Despite how daunting it can feel to begin a poetry unit with children, Jen McDonough has discovered that young children are natural poets!

Shape poetry encourages readers to engage with the poem visually, making it an interactive experience. Use the templates here or create some of your own!

Have your students practice writing acrostic poems in their writing notebooks, or add a little fun by using one or more of the templates provided.

It's Poetry month! Try haiku writing with your class! Use the templates as they explore writing Haiku.

Have students reflect on theirselves or historical figures, characters from literature, or people they admire. Download our templates.

Discover two books that usually inspire students to produce a blitz of acrostic poetry.

Just in time for National Poetry Month comes an idea that you are going to love! 

Your students will love using this paint-store find as a poetry jump start.