Haiku is a traditional Japanese poetry form that kids can learn to write too. There are three basic steps to teach kids to write haiku.
Big List of Haiku Books for Kids
With so many wonderful haiku books for kids available, learning about this poetry form that originated in Japan has never been easier. Use these books as tools for your poetry unit or read aloud enjoyment.
Christmas Shape Poetry Ornaments
Homemade ornaments are special. Kids can use their writing in addition to their arts and crafts skills to make shape poetry Christmas ornaments. These ornaments make great gifts for grandparents who will adore their grandchild’s precious creativity. What is Shape Poetry Shape poetry, also known as concrete poetry, is a poem is written in a […]
How to Write an Acrostic Poem
Teach your child how to write an acrostic poem as a simple introduction to the world of poetry. In this poetry form, kids get to play with words without the added pressure of rhyming lines. Kids of all ages can enjoy writing an acrostic poem. What is an Acrostic Poem? An acrostic poem is a […]
Writing Couplets with Kids
Writing couplets with kids is a good way to introduce poetry. Couplets are short, often funny, and have the classic rhyme and meter that kids associate with poetry. What is a Couplet? A couplet is a pair of lines that rhyme. Usually both lines have the same meter, or number of syllables. A couplet expresses […]
