Monday, April 27, 2009

National Poetry Month

Let's celebrate national poetry month...

RIF has several online poetry resources for you to explore, including booklists and articles for educators, parents, and fun activities for kids.

Activities
*Rhymesters
Play these fun rhyming with children of all ages.

Reading Planet
*Poetry Splatter
An interactive poem creator where kids can write poems by filling-in the blanks with words splattered on the screen.

*Poetry in Pictures
Kids can write their own poems using museum artwork as their inspiration.

Booklists
*Nursery Rhymes and Poems
This booklist includes resources for children of all ages, from infants to high-schoolers.

*Teaching Poetry Booklist
Judy Freeman offers 10 suggestions for professional books about teaching poetry.

*Judy Freeman's Top 40 Poems
These books will appeal to a variety of children. For teachers, Judy Freeman has included a "germ" idea with each book that can be turned into a lesson plan.

*Exploring Poetry Booklist
This list from Parents' Choice Foundation includes fun poems "designed to tickle and teach" children of all ages.

Articles & Tips
*Poetry & Your Community
Seven ideas on how to share the rhyme, rhythm, and fun of National Poetry Month with your community.

*Poetry Q & A This Q&A was taken from a RIF Exchange program and includes thoughts from professionals and students.

*Learning About Poetry Slams Learn how to use poetry slams as a way to encourage students of all ages to express themselves.

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