Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Poetry Power

Hello Everyone!
Poetry Power- Powerful Points in Puny Packages!  I finally had time to put all my poetry documents into one "package." I use a lot of poetry throughout the year in my classroom.  Poetry is such a fantastic way to introduce new vocabulary or concepts, practice sight words, practice fluency, build confidence through oral reading, shared reading, etc.!  I introduce at least one, sometimes two poems a week.  The rhythm  and rhyme and singsong atmosphere provides a fun element to curriculum.  Sometimes the poems will have a math or reading theme and sometimes science or social studies. We keep a poetry folder so the kids can revisit poems all year. They get to take them home to practice reading poetry to families. Nothing but win, win!  I am sharing my collection with you in this quick post!



 For your free poetry collection (97 pages) click here!!

Hope this helps your kids feel powerful!! :)
Joyfully!
Nancy

30 comments:

  1. Thank you so much for this freebie! I really wanted to use more poetry in my classroom and this will help a lot. Thanks a bunch!
    Ruthanne

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  2. WOW! So many poems for free. Thanks so much. I have never used poems before other than those in the reading series.

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  3. Excellent! Thank you so much for sharing. I enjoy using poetry with my first graders.

    Susan

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  4. Amazing Work .. Thank you for the poems.

    Sue
    The Very Busy Classroom

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  5. Oh my goodness!! Thank you so much for sharing!

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  6. Thanks! I just scanned through the first few poems, but they are so great! Lots of good teaching points and I know the kiddos will have fun reading them. Thanks for sharing!

    Amanda @
    Teacher at the Wheel

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  7. Thanks for spreading more Joy! My students and I will enjoy this poetry packet - Thank you again for your generosity. You are a SHINING STAR!

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  8. Thanks for the poems! We always use a Poetry Folder in our first grade classrooms and these poems will be great to add to it!
    tjulch@mpsomaha.org

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  9. I don't thank you often enough for all the great things that you share. You put so much time and effort into them and share them so graciously. Thank you again for your awesome shares!

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  10. Thank you very, very much! I love using poetry with my kindergarteners. I really appreciate your talent and generosity!

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  11. Nancy, thank you again for your generosity! I haven't used poetry the way you described how you use it. Can't wait to use this wonderful unit with my class!

    Thank you again!

    Tracy
    California

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  12. Thank you so much! I started using poetry last year but struggled week to week to find appropriate poems. Quick question, what are the logistics with the poetry notebook? What kind of notebook do you use? Do the students clip in their own poems or do you do it ahead of time? I ask because I have had trouble in the past with students managing putting content in a notebook themselves. Any pointers you have for teaching independence in this would be greatly appreciated.

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  13. This is WONDERFUL!! I can't wait to use it. I appreciate all generosity, sharing and asking nothing in return. You are a godsend!

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  14. Thanks for the poetry unit!!! I can't imagine surviving my first years of teaching first grade without you by my side sharing your wisdom, insight and resources...you are my role model!

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  15. You are so generous is always sharing your amazing units! Thanks for helping us fellow teachers out! I appreciate so much your great ideas! Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Thanks so much for this generous gift of your time!

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  17. I am so glad that I found you. Thank you for all of your great ideas and activities you are sharing on your blog. I am a new follower. When you get a chance you can stop by and visit my blog. See you and thanks!:)
    Kinders on the Block

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  18. Thank you so much for sharing this valuable resource. I too struggle to find just right poems for first graders. Your poetry unit will get a lot of use this year. Thank you for keeping the fun alive.

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  19. Thank you so much for all of your wonderful resources!!!

    Kinder Lovin' Fun

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  20. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful units. Poetry is a weakness of mine because I don't make the time for it. Now with your unit, I don't have an excuse. Just saying thank you doesn't seem enough.
    Pattie

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  21. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas in this way. You help every teacher do a better job!

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  22. WOW!!! Thanks for sharing such an amazing collection- I can't wait to start using them with my Firsties!

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  23. Thank You! I used poetry with my fourth graders and was looking for something to use with my firsties!!

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  24. I'd love to see your poems! I can't access it for some reason. Is there a different way I can try? Thanks!

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  25. Is there a way to access your poems! I'd love to see them as well! thank you1

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  26. Thank you so much for everything you share! We are changing so much in our curriculum right now! This was very helpful!

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  27. This is so fantastic! I just love the whole Poetry Power Packet. Thanks so much :-)

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  28. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful resources. I love the flow, fun and messages in these poems. A fantastic resource :-)

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  29. Your poetry collection is awesome! How wonderful of you to share with other teachers! Thank you so much!!!!

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