Learn to listen for rhyme, onomatopoeia, repeated sounds, repeated words, and figurative language.
Poetry
Creative writing center | Homeschool writing activities for grades K-4
A homeschool creative writing center lets kids practice and reinforce writing skills in a fun, relaxed setting!
How to write a diamante poem | Homeschool writing activities
Teach kids to write a diamante poem—a fun, diamond-shaped poems about opposites.
Writing math poetry with homeschool teens
Math poetry puts a fun, positive spin on geometry, algebra, fractions, money, or other math concepts.
Poem in Your Pocket Day {free printable}
Free printable! 9 delightful, kid-friendly poems to clip or memorize. Ideal for Poem in Your Pocket Day!
The “Looks Like” Game
Free the imaginations of the most self-proclaimed “unimaginative’ kids with the “Looks Like” game.
Poetry roundup | 28 resources for teaching and writing poems
This poetry roundup has tons of resources, activities, poetry lessons, and freebies for teaching poetry.
Spring writing activities | Creative writing & poetry
Spring is in the air! It’s a great time to look for fresh writing opportunities for your children.
How to write a Thanksgiving acrostic poem
Looking for a fun holiday project? Divert your kids by teaching them how to write a Thanksgiving acrostic poem!
Thanksgiving acrostic poem: I am thankful
Teaching kids to write a Thanksgiving acrostic poem helps them focus on reasons to be thankful.
7 tips for teaching free verse poetry
These tips help you gain confidence teaching teens to distinguish free verse poetry from prose.
Rhymes for sale! A rhyming poetry game for kids
With this rhyming poetry game, kids have fun learning while they’re busy playing with words!
4 ways kids can celebrate National Poetry Month
Celebrate this special literary month by hosting a poetry slam, making magnetic poetry, and more!
Spring word bank
Motivate your kids to describe the season of spring with fresh new color and pizzazz!
7 Poem in Your Pocket Day ideas – and free bookmarks!
7 ways to celebrate Poem in Your Pocket Day. Includes free printable poetry bookmarks!