POETRY FOR CHILDREN
Sharing/Enjoying Poetry with Children
Awakening the Heart: Exploring Poetry in Elementary & Middle School. 372.64 H435aw
Fly with Poetry: An ABC of Poetry. 811.54 H285fl
The Poet Tree. 372.64 M141po
The Poetry Break: An Annotated Anthology with Ideas for Introducing Children to Poetry. 372.64 B344po
Poetry, Themes & Activities. 372.6 P268po
Quick Poetry Activities. 372.64 S974qu
Speaking of Poets: Interviews with Poets Who Write for Children & Young Adults. 811.54 C782sp (2 vols.)
Teaching Poetry: Yes You Can! 372.64044 S974te
Creating/Writing Poetry with Children
Explore Poetry . 372.64 G776ex
A Garden of Poets: Poetry Writing in the Elementary Classroom. 372.632 G566ga
Helping Students Learn to Write Poetry. 372.64 B941he
How to Write Poetry. 808.1 J333ho
A Note Slipped Under the Door: Teaching from Poems We Love. 372.64 F648no
Pass the Poetry, Please. 372.64 H794pa
Poetry Everywhere: Teaching Poetry Writing in School & In the Community. 808.1 C714po
Poetry from A to Z: A Guide for Young Writers. 808.1 P7452
P oetry Matters: Writing a Poem from the Inside Out. 808.1 F614po
Really Writing! Read-to-Use Writing Porcess Activities for the Elementary Grades. 372.623 S9583re
Using Poetry Across the Curriculum
On the Farm: More Than 30 Perfect Poems with Instant Activities to Enrich Your Lessons, Build Literacy, & Celebrate the Joy of Poetry. 372.623 F825on
Poems to Count On: 32 Terrific Poems & Activities to Help Teach Math Concepts. 372.7 L693po
Poetry Across the Curriculum. 372.4 P462po
Three Voices: An Invitation to Poetry Across the Curriculum. 372.64 T531
Using Poetry Across the Curriculum: A Whole Language Approach. 372.64 C495us
Videos for Variety
Poetry for Fun Series: Dares & Dreams. VC 5104
Poems About Animals. VC 5103
Trulier Coolier. VC 5177
Poetry Slam. VC 11174
Power of Stories: Stories Open Doors to Other Worlds. VC 5251
Web Sites (Google search for "childrens poetry")
Giggle Poetry (poetry contests, poetry fun, interviews with children's poets, etc.) http://www.gigglepoetry.com/
Forms of Poetry for Children (information & links to additional web sites; includes a section on writing poetry with ideas for engaging children)
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/poeform.htm
Kristine O'Connell George's site (includes a section for teachers)
http://www.kristinegeorge.com/
Library Catalog Search Strategies
Subject Headings:
poetry study and teaching
haiku
limericks
poetry authorship study and teaching
stories in rhyme
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