by Kristin | Jan 22, 2025 | Poetry, Reading Comprehension, Teaching the Standards
Who doesn’t love butterflies? Their beauty, grace, and transformative nature personify Spring! The Butterfly Poem below is an easy and fun read that any elementary kid will love during this time of the year. So, if you need a butterfly poem ready for springtime,...
by Kristin | Jan 1, 2025 | Back To School, Poetry, Writing
At the start of the New Year, making resolutions can be a fun way to develop critical thinking skills and teach life skills, both of which are important, especially in middle and high school. The start of January is a fantastic time as students are acclimating to a...
by Kristin | Dec 25, 2024 | Poetry, Reading Comprehension, Test Prep, Writing
When we get back to school after a two-week break, it can be practically impossible to start something big, whether that is a unit, a project, or a book study. Instead, you might want to begin the new year by gently guiding your students back into the swing of things....
by Kristin | Dec 21, 2024 | Poetry, Reading Comprehension, Writing
As you know, I am a huge fan of killing many birds with a single stone, metaphorically at least. I try to integrate several skills and texts into every single activity I teach. That’s why I start off the year with a New Years Poem after Winter Break. It is tough...
by Kristin | Nov 13, 2024 | Poetry, Reading Comprehension, Test Prep
Are you tired of teaching the same poems over and over again every year? Want to breathe life into your poetry repertoire? Check out this poem about a dragon! This poem about a dragon tells the tale of a child’s journey to discover a dragon’s egg, which...
by Kristin | Aug 27, 2024 | Back To School, Poetry, Reading Comprehension
Ever since I was a little kid, I have loved to write poetry! It probably started with reading nursery rhymes and then transcended into angsty teen poetry. Now, as an English teacher, I enjoy teaching and analyzing various types of poetry! I also try to make my lessons...
