Ideas from a Reading Specialist–Current blogs consist of free online sites and programs for a reading classroom.
Origin of National Poetry Month The Academy of American Poets started National Poetry Month in April of 1996. The website states “National Poetry Month reminds the public that poets have an integral role to play in our culture and that poetry matters.” Free poster, poem-a-day, and interactive opportunity for students The Academy website is poets.org. […]
Kenn Nesbitt was the Children’s Poet Laureate from 2013-2015. He has written humorous poetry for children including the book Revenge of the Lunch Ladies. His website Poetry4kids.com is a great resource for a poetry unit! From the HOME screen, clicking on Funny Poems brings a menu of many of Kenn’s poems. Students and teachers have […]