National poetry month

April is National Poetry Month! Poetry is one of the oldest and most celebrated forms of literature. Many poetry events are held throughout this month, so find an event you're interested in to celebrate poetry yourself.

Celebrating National Poetry Month in the classroom can be so much fun! Check out my favorite ways to teach students about important poets and their poetry. Find ways to doodle, write, and read your way through the entire month of April. This set of National Poetry Month activities will make you and your students very happy!

Looking for new poetry for your middle school and high school students? These 30 poems, recommended and tested by secondary ELA teachers in their own classrooms, are sure to engage and inspire your students during National Poetry Month or any time of year.

Four poetry bookmarks on a free, printable coloring page, perfect for National Poetry Month. Designed to get children loving poetry!

Will you come and sit with me?

April is National Poetry Month and home to “Poem in my Pocket” day. This year, “Poem in my Pocket” will be celebrated on April 18th. As a middle school

I admit, I have never been one to go all out for National Poetry Month in April. I enjoy reading poems with my class and poetry books definitely get their rotation in my monthly book display, but poetry projects or multi-day lessons never seem to fit in. First of all, April is peak testing season

I love poetry, but I have to be honest...I don't always understand it. I love grammar and literature because they made sense to me, but poetry was another

It's no secret that I love teaching poetry, so I always get excited for National Poetry Month! To help you get ready for National Poetry Month, I've put together all my best ideas, lesson plans, and inspiration for teaching poetry! Everything you need for a successful April of poetry instruction is all in one place.

In honour of national poetry month.