Unlock the Power of Picture Books

34. Poetry Books for Kids

April 15, 2024 Sara Soucy | Picture Book Enthusiast | Elementary Teacher Season 1 Episode 34
34. Poetry Books for Kids
Unlock the Power of Picture Books
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Unlock the Power of Picture Books
34. Poetry Books for Kids
Apr 15, 2024 Season 1 Episode 34
Sara Soucy | Picture Book Enthusiast | Elementary Teacher

It's National Poetry Month, and what better way to celebrate than by bringing incredible poems into your classroom?  In this video, we're sharing some of our favorite poetry collections for elementary students, from silly and playful to beautiful and thought-provoking.

We'll cover books that:

  • Rhyme and rhythm their way into young hearts
  • Explore themes that resonate with elementary schoolers
  • Are perfect for read-alouds, shared reading, and independent exploration
  • Can be used for creative writing prompts and poetry analysis lessons
  • Get ready to add some magic to your National Poetry Month with these captivating collections! ✨

🌟 SILVER SEEDS LESSON
🌟 DOGKU LESSON

📚 POETRY BOOKS FOR KIDS:
- Silver Seeds
- Firefly July
- A Stick is an Excellent Thing
- My Daddy Rules the World
- Feel the Beat
- Wet Cement
- With My Hands
- Mirror, Mirror
- Cricket in the Thicket
- Fresh Picked Poetry
- DogKu
- Hailstones & Halibut Bones
- GuyKu
- There’s No Place Like School

Check out the show notes for the Poetry Books for Kids.

Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!

Check out the TpT Store.
Join our FREE Facebook Group all about read alouds.

Keep your teaching colorful,
Sara :)

Full disclosure: Amazon links in my descriptions are usually affiliate links which means if you purchase through that link, I receive a very small percentage of the sale.

Show Notes

It's National Poetry Month, and what better way to celebrate than by bringing incredible poems into your classroom?  In this video, we're sharing some of our favorite poetry collections for elementary students, from silly and playful to beautiful and thought-provoking.

We'll cover books that:

  • Rhyme and rhythm their way into young hearts
  • Explore themes that resonate with elementary schoolers
  • Are perfect for read-alouds, shared reading, and independent exploration
  • Can be used for creative writing prompts and poetry analysis lessons
  • Get ready to add some magic to your National Poetry Month with these captivating collections! ✨

🌟 SILVER SEEDS LESSON
🌟 DOGKU LESSON

📚 POETRY BOOKS FOR KIDS:
- Silver Seeds
- Firefly July
- A Stick is an Excellent Thing
- My Daddy Rules the World
- Feel the Beat
- Wet Cement
- With My Hands
- Mirror, Mirror
- Cricket in the Thicket
- Fresh Picked Poetry
- DogKu
- Hailstones & Halibut Bones
- GuyKu
- There’s No Place Like School

Check out the show notes for the Poetry Books for Kids.

Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!

Check out the TpT Store.
Join our FREE Facebook Group all about read alouds.

Keep your teaching colorful,
Sara :)

Full disclosure: Amazon links in my descriptions are usually affiliate links which means if you purchase through that link, I receive a very small percentage of the sale.