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Sets of 30 Poems for the Classroom
Sometimes it’s fun to focus in on one poetry form or topic for a while. National Poetry Month naturally falls into a 30-day period, but I have some other sets of 30 days’ worth of poems you might find fun. Here are some sets from previous NPM celebrations that are free and online. 30
#EquationPoem 20 Plus an Equation Poem Video
For National Poetry Month 2021, I’m posting an equation poem each day. Maybe with an image, maybe without. I needed something very accessible and doable this year! Maybe you feel the same way? I’d love for you to join me, and here are several options for sharing your own or your students’ equation poems: in
#EquationPoem 19
Before today’s equation poem, I want to say a big thank you to all of you who showed up for the poetry session of the Kaigler Festival on Friday! It was delightful to see so many friendly names in the chat. And if you want to write equation poems with your students, stay tuned. Tomorrow
#EquationPoem 18
For National Poetry Month 2021, I’m posting an equation poem each day. Maybe with an image, maybe without. I needed something very accessible and doable this year! Maybe you feel the same way? I’d love for you to join me, and here are several options for sharing your own or your students’ equation poems: in
#EquationPoem 17 (donuts!)
For National Poetry Month 2021, I’m posting an equation poem each day. Maybe with an image, maybe without. I needed something very accessible and doable this year! Maybe you feel the same way? I’d love for you to join me, and here are several options for sharing your own or your students’ equation poems: in
#EquationPoem 16
NOTE: This Friday (Apr. 16) morning, Irene Latham and Vikram Madan and I will be presenting about poetry at the Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival! Virtual event all week–tix free. More info at https://www.usm.edu/childrens-book-festival/index.php Happy Poetry Friday! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) For National Poetry Month 2021, I’m posting an equation poem
#EquationPoem 15
This Friday morning (tomorrow!), Irene Latham and Vikram Madan and I will be presenting about poetry at the Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival! Virtual event all week–tix free. More info at https://www.usm.edu/childrens-book-festival/index.php For National Poetry Month 2021, I’m posting an equation poem each day. Maybe with an image, maybe without. I needed something very
#EquationPoem 14
This Friday morning, Irene Latham and Vikram Madan and I will be presenting about poetry at the Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival! Virtual event all week–tix free. More info at https://www.usm.edu/childrens-book-festival/index.php For National Poetry Month 2021, I’m posting an equation poem each day. Maybe with an image, maybe without. I needed something very accessible
Teacher Tips for Reading Poems to & With Students
Maybe you’re reading more poetry with your students these days? If reading poetry aloud has you a bit intimidated, check out my Tips for Reading Poetry Aloud in Your Classroom! This is what I created during National Poetry Month in 2015, but the techniques haven’t changed! Speed, sound effects, discussion—I cover them all here! Download
#EquationPoem 13
NEW: This Friday morning, Irene Latham and Vikram Madan and I will be presenting about poetry at the Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival! Virtual event all week–tix free. More info at https://www.usm.edu/childrens-book-festival/index.php For National Poetry Month 2021, I’m posting an equation poem each day. Maybe with an image, maybe without. I needed something very
#EquationPoem 12
For National Poetry Month 2021, I’m posting an equation poem each day. Maybe with an image, maybe without. I needed something very accessible and doable this year! Maybe you feel the same way? I’d love for you to join me, and here are several options for sharing your own or your students’ equation poems: in
#EquationPoem 11
For National Poetry Month 2021, I’m posting an equation poem each day. Maybe with an image, maybe without. I needed something very accessible and doable this year! Maybe you feel the same way? I’d love for you to join me, and here are several options for sharing your own or your students’ equation poems: in
#EquationPoem 10
For National Poetry Month 2021, I’m posting an equation poem each day. Maybe with an image, maybe without. I needed something very accessible and doable this year! Maybe you feel the same way? I’d love for you to join me, and here are several options for sharing your own or your students’ equation poems: in
#EquationPoem 9, Plus Some Guest Equation Poems!
Happy Poetry Friday! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) Before I share my daily equation poem, I want to share some by special guests! These poems and illustrations are by 2nd and 3rd graders at Katzie Elementary in Surrey, British Columbia. I’m sharing them with kind permission after they were posted on social media.
#EquationPoem 8
For National Poetry Month 2021, I’m posting an equation poem each day. Maybe with an image, maybe without. I needed something very accessible and doable this year! Maybe you feel the same way? I’d love for you to join me, and here are several options for sharing your own or your students’ equation poems: in
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Are You Looking For?
Go to my Poetry page for:
- National Poetry Month projects through the years
- Small Reads Roundups (poems grouped by topic)
- Introductions to several favorite poetry forms