Unlock the Power of Picture Books
A podcast to help elementary teachers incorporate more picture books into their school day by using read alouds across the curriculum.
Each week, I'll share picture book titles to guide you in your teaching. You'll find practical tips, innovative ideas, and a collection of handpicked picture books perfect for each subject.
Get ready to inspire, educate and empower your students with the captivating world of picture books. Happy reading!
Unlock the Power of Picture Books
34. Poetry Books for Kids
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
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Keep your teaching colorful,
Sara :)
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