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THE IMPORTANCE OF INTERACTIVE POEMS

I’ve used interactive poems for years. They never get old with my students and they have so many benefits if you use them consistently. Follow along as I explain the importance of interactive poems! Engagement The importance of interactive poems has a huge list of benefits. I could write for days! But let’s start with […]

INTRODUCING POETRY ELEMENTS

Poetry is, let’s be honest, not easy to teach at times. I feel it’s the hardest genre to teach to my second graders. But it doesn’t have to be something you dread to teach. And it doesn’t have to be something your students dread either! Using engaging, funny poems while introducing the elements of poetry […]

Five Senses Poetry Template

Poetry gets a bad wrap? Don’t you think? It’s a bit intimidating, so it leads to teachers avoiding it whenever possible. However, there are so many fun ways to incorporate poetry into an early elementary classroom. Believe me, those upper grades will thank you for it! Start out with something simple, like this five senses […]