Summer is here, which for many kids means one thing: the dreaded summer slide. I find that poetry takes minimal effort in our crazy summer schedules! Whether you are a teacher with a summer school session, a homeschooler continuing through the summer, or a parent looking to supplement- this Summer Poetry mini-unit is a NO […]
Spring Poem of the Week Unit and Freebie
Spring is in the air, which means it’s an ideal time to dive into a spring 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 […]
Free Printable Summer Poem for Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade
Need a simple printable summer poem for your primary grade classroom or homeschool? Poetry is a great way to reinforce fluency, sight words, and vivid imagery without overloading young readers with a ton of text! Strive to memorize this poem to build on your students’ auditory skills. We repeat our weekly poems at the end […]
Free Mother’s Day Acrostic Poem Template
Need a simple Mother’s Day writing activity that is also a sweet gift for your students’ mothers this May? Have your students write a simple Mother’s Day acrostic poem, back the poem with colored paper, and even laminate it for durability! Grab our free template below for a simple and fun Mother’s Day writing activity! […]
Free Printable Spring Poem for Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade
Need a simple printable spring poem for your primary grade classroom or homeschool? This playful and short spring poem is filled with vivid sensory imagery and a few sight words. The rhythm and ease of short poems are essential for young readers’ fluency practice and auditory processing. Enjoy this free spring poem for your preschool, […]
