I've put together 30 poetry activities for reading poetry, writing poems, and incorporating poetry into your other subjects and lesson plans.

A collection of different poetry lessons, activities, and projects, plus a TDA essay, digital escape room, and final test!

Teaching kids how to write Found Poetry is a simple way to introduce poetry writing to kids, and motivate reluctant writers. Discover how easy it is to write a found poem.

Want to introduce your upper elementary students to poetry, but not sure where to start? Check out these 11 ideas that are a great way to celebrate National Poetry Month or teach poetry anytime to your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. There are activity ideas for writing poetry, reading poetry, being inspired by nature, and more.

Unleash creativity in your classroom with these fun and creative activities to teach poetry elements in elementary! From rhyming couplets to sensory poetry, engage your students with interactive and hands-on poetry elements activities. Find fun poetry activities or kindergarten and poetry games, too! Explore the blog post for poetry teaching ideas that make teaching poetry to kids enjoyable for first grade, kindergarten, and second grade.

Tips and activities for how to teach poetry in upper elementary. Includes National Poetry Month activities, links to lesson plans, and more.

A fun variety of hands-on poetry projects for children (or adults!) in celebration of National Poetry Month - or for use any time!

Teaching poetry to 3rd grade, 4th grade, or 5th grade students can be difficult. Check out this list of 9 poetry activities for the upper elementary classroom. Teaching poetry vocabulary, using engaging lessons, and poetry comprehension questions will help your students understand the poetry genre. #poetry #teachingpoetry #poetryactivities

I found the best way for my children to understand poetry was to explore poetry with art. Read and see if you can find something in the poem to illustrate.

I like to spend a couple weeks each year teaching my students about poetry. We do a number of fun activities in addition to reading and wr...