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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34. Poetry Books for Kids