The poem of the week format has been a critical component of my literacy instruction in the primary grades. I am able to cover a wide range of needed comprehension skills without a heavy amount of text. Poetry is easier to differentiate for special needs and ELL learners than a word-intensive picture book or novel […]
Winter Poem of the Week Unit
The winter season is just a few weeks away, which means it’s an ideal time to beginning planning your literacy centers and curriculum to match the seasonal fun. What better way to bring excitement to the longest season of the year, WINTER, than poetry! I’ve used the poem of the week format in my K-2 […]
Free Printable Snowman Poem Unit and Literacy Center
With the winter months just a few weeks away, it’s time for many of us to begin preparing resources for our winter units. Every winter, I love engrossing my kids into snowman literature! Help extend the fun with our Free Snowman Poem mini-unit. This free printable snowman poem unit and corresponding literacy centers will delight […]
Free Spider Unit Poem and Literacy Centers
With October just around the bend, it’s time for many of us to creep into our spider units. This free printable spider poem and corresponding literacy centers will delight your kids all week long. Here are the free spider-themed literacy centers included 1.) Visualize the Poem (students draw the poem) 2.) Copycat (copy work to […]
Fall Poem of the Week Unit and Freebie (Test Drive a Week Unit)
The weather is growing cooler, which means it’s an ideal time to jump into an autumn poetry unit. I’ve used the poem of the week format in my K-2 classrooms and now in my homeschool. Poetry is an ideal format for teaching a boatload of skills and standards without the burden of a ton of […]
