FUN POEMS FOR KIDS-Teaching poetry should ALWAYS be fun, especially when it comes to introducing poetry analysis to kids! If we start off by reading old poems with little to no context, focusing on high level language, or defining literary devices, we may turn kids off before we can get them excited about just having a good time listening to fun rhythms and rhymes. Don’t get me wrong; I want students to learn, but I want learning poetry to be fun. We can achieve both by connecting to various elements of poetry while teaching the standards and captivating our students! Let’s look at these 5 Fun Poems For Kids that will engage any student!
5 Fun Poems For Kids that will ENGAGE, ENTERTAIN, and EDUCATE!
1.“Unique Unicorn” by Kristin Menke
This poem is fun and relevant as it gets kids thinking about who they want to be! You can teach character traits, rhyme, alliteration, etc. Plus, who doesn’t love unicorns?
*Fun Poems for Kids Bundle
2. “A Frog Who Would Not Move” by Kristin Menke
This poem encourages kids to think about motivation! Why does the frog not move out the way for heaven sakes? You can also review internal rhyme, repetition, imagery, conflict, dialogue, and alliteration!
“A Frog Who Would Not Move” Boom Cards Poetry Pack
3. “My Shadow” by Robert Louis Stevenson
This awesome poem follows the speaker as he discovers his own shadow and how it changes in various situations! You can teach characterization, theme, rhyme, personification, and imagery!
“My Shadow” Digital Poetry Pack
4. “I Saw the Moon One Time” by Kristin Menke
This poem illustrates the many phases of the moon from a child’s perspective. You could integrate this poem while teaching about science!
“I Saw the Moon One Time” Boom Cards Pack
5. “A Riddle” by Kristin Menke
This poem challenges students to figure out the answer to the riddle! Using free verse with a first person point of view, this riddle will engage students as the work to discover the solution! You can add in other riddles or different types of poems!
“A Riddle” Poetry Activity Pack
Check out this other post that includes other fun poems for kids by Edgar Allan Poe!
