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Poetry Prompt: Wildest Dreams

By Heather Eure 28 Comments

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Dust off your cape or your princess cone hat and come along on an adventure with us. We’re reclaiming our childhood imagination and writing poetry about our wildest dreams.

Filed Under: Blog, Childhood Poems, Dream Poems, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Themed Writing Projects, writer's group resources, writing prompts

Philip Levine and Kristen Dupard Discuss “What Work Is”

By T.S. Poetry 2 Comments

man outside barber shop-Philip Levine Kristen Dupard Discuss What Work Is

Kristen Dupard and Philip Levine discuss their shared love of poetry and Levine’s poem “What Work Is.”

Filed Under: Blog, Poems, poetry, Poetry at Work, Videos

You Are a Poetry Person—Maybe You Just Don’t Know It

By Tara Skurtu 7 Comments

I Don't Like Poetry - pensive child

If you say you’re not a poetry person, poet Tara Skurtu will not believe you. Find out why she believes everyone is a poetry person.

Filed Under: Children's Poetry, How to Write a Poem, poetry, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts, Writing Tips

Poetry Prompt: Dog Dreams

By Heather Eure 14 Comments

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Watching a sleeping dog running in place makes us wonder what they’re dreaming of. Come learn a little about dog dreams. Then, write some poetry about the slumbering mind of man’s best friend.

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Mastering the Elements of Story—Workshop!

By T.S. Poetry 27 Comments

Mastering the Elements of Story Writers Workshop Blue Doors

A workshop that will help you write the best stories—to sell or to share. Starts February 29.

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Learning to Love Art—It’s as Easy as Riding a Bike

By Megan Willome 9 Comments

Learn to Love Art Night Mountains

Megan Willome learns to love art while visiting her town’s art galleries and studios on a bicycle tour.

Filed Under: Art, Art Galleries and Exhibits, Blog

Poetry Prompt: Daydreaming

By Heather Eure 35 Comments

Day Dreams Hot Air Balloons Photos

Take a break from the daily grind and drift off with us for a while. We’re daydreaming, writing poetry, and celebrating you, too, dreamer.

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Poetry Prompt: What Dreams May Come

By Heather Eure 18 Comments

dreams poetry cat sleeping

This month’s poetry prompt theme draws us into our subconscious mind, the place of dreams. Learn something about dream analysis and create a poem about a memorable dream you’ve had. Put on your jammies and join us!

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House & Home Poetry Prompt: The Kitchen

By Heather Eure 8 Comments

Kitchen Poetry Stove Top Burner

Come in to our kitchen and let us pour you a cup of coffee while we discuss the heart of the home and create poetry. Join us!

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House & Home Playlist and Prompt

By Heather Eure 15 Comments

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Get cozy in your favorite chair and enjoy some new tunes and a brand-new theme. This week’s prompt is all about a place called home.

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Math, Science, Technology Prompt: My Devices

By Heather Eure 7 Comments

Girl Waiting for Train Tokyo Cell Phone

The connection we share with our electronic devices is a bond few can break. This week’s poetry prompt explores the love of technology.

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Math, Science, & Technology Poetry Prompt: Wider Than the Sky

By Heather Eure 13 Comments

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Will a computer ever surpass the capacity of the brain? This week’s poetry prompt invites you to consider the binary mind.

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Math, Science, & Technology: Playlist and Prompt

By Heather Eure 19 Comments

Math, Science, and Technology Poetry and Playlist

Check out our new playlist and prompt theme celebrating all things math, science, & technology. Come and see how numbers, physics, and poetry work together.

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Poetry Prompt: Playground Games

By Heather Eure 12 Comments

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Put away the books and come learn poetry on the playground. Pick your favorite game and join us!

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Poetry Unit: Form

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Form Poetry Golden Tree

Organize your poetry unit by delving into different popular forms like sonnets and catalog poems, or haiku, sestinas, epic poems, and more. We’ve got great resources to help you.

Games Poetry Prompt: Sports

By Heather Eure 6 Comments

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Celebrate athleticism and sports the way Pindar did. This week we stretch our muscles and write poetry about our favorite sport. It’s time to play!

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Writing Poetry: Books & Free Articles

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Inspired 8 Ways to Write Poems You Can Love

Writing poetry can be a great way to improve your prose writing and your basic ability with images and words. Of course, writing poetry can be a wonderful past-time for its own sake. Either way, here are some wonderful resources that will help you out.

Poetry Prompt: Word Games

By Heather Eure 16 Comments

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This week’s prompt invites you to play word games. Join us as we learn how games can improve and grow our poetry.

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Games: Playlist and Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 24 Comments

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This month’s playlist and poetry prompt is all fun and games. Listen along, dust off your favorite board game, and join us!

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The Literary Epic: Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 1 Comment

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Come along on an exploration of the literary epic and find out why Virgil made us readers. Remember to pack your prompt-writing pencil!

Filed Under: Blog, English Teaching Resources, Epic Poetry, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Themed Writing Projects, writer's group resources, writing prompts

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