Children love poetry with rhythm and rhyme; the language of poetry sings inside their heads. As they grow in experience, they also learn to appreciate poetry without rhyme, as well as the sensory images and unique perspectives it evokes. (continue reading)
Immersing children in simple poetry at an early age instills a lifelong habit of enjoying language and seeking out poetry in order to expand our vision. (continue reading)
To young children, poetry is just fun. But as a teacher, with the full intention of opening the door to literacy, you know that much more is going on. (continue reading)
