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Quick Announcement: The winner of this month's character trait drawing is 4roots – please email [email protected] and let me know who you are, so I can deliver your movie tickets. Congratulations! And a big thank you to everyone who joined in the conversation about Resilience!
Last week we talked a lot about poetry, and before the month ends, here are a few more ways for your kids and family to connect with poetry. If nothing else, you can always add these to your list of E&E ideas:
- Have fun with this online kids magnetic poetry kit.
- Here’s a kids poetry writing workshop with US Children’s Poet Laureate Jack Prelutsky.
- Check out this interactive poetry-making machine!
- Read about some simple ideas to help you enjoy poetry with your children.
- Have a family poetry recitation night. Yes, parents too! Each family member memorizes a poem and then you take turns reciting, followed by fun snacks (you can usually talk people into trying new things if there are fun snacks involved!).
- Check out this list of 30 Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month for some fun and creative ways to incorporate poetry into your family’s experience. (Of course these ideas can be used anytime, in any month!)
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My (Jenny’s) favorite from the list above is “Put some poetry in an unexpected place.” There are many ways your family could have a great time with the idea of placing copies of favorite poems in surprise spots around the house, or around town…This makes me think of a cute video of one young lady who practices “poetry bombing.” We share this here just for kicks, but it might make you think about how to spread a little unexpected joy through poetry. (Please note that she is going to thrift stores, not altering new clothing. We don't recommend doing this – people can still get upset if you mess with their merchandise! And of course, should you or your kids decide to put poetry in an unexpected place, we would emphasize the use of quality verse to encourage and beautify.)
How does your family enjoy poetry? Leave a comment below to share your ideas!
