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How To Read Poetry: Hermit Crab Essay 004

By Callie Feyen Leave a Comment

Silvereye (Zosterops lateralis)

How do you read poetry? “It is enough to enter,” says Todd Boss. Author Callie Feyen uses Todd’s poem to give you the easy secrets to poetry reading!

Filed Under: Blog, poetry, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writer's group resources, writing prompt, writing prompts

Top 10 Ideas for How to Start a Poetry Club

By L.L. Barkat 8 Comments

Poetic Poppies Poetry Club

Exploring poetry together can make your friendships (and your life) more interesting—whether at home, school, or in the workplace. Here are 10 great ideas for how to start a poetry club and keep the goodness going.

Filed Under: Blog, Friendship Activities and Prompts, Poetry Club, poetry teaching resources, writer's group resources

Poetry and Tea with the Boys

By Holly Smothers Grantham 12 Comments

boys in blazers poetry and tea boys

For Holly Smothers Grantham, Poetry and Tea Time with the boys is all about falling in love with words.

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The Joy of Poetry Book Club: In Your Dreams

By Will Willingham 57 Comments

The Joy of Poetry Book club pink rose

Like Kipling’s lullaby, a poem that acknowledges the terrors of the night can help disarm them. Our discussion of Megan Willome’s The Joy of Poetry continues, with a look at poetry and dreams.

Filed Under: Blog, book club, Dream Poems, poetry, The Joy of Poetry

How to Write a Poem in Every Classroom!

By Will Willingham 11 Comments

Green Apple How to Write a Poem Billy Collins Tania Runyan

We’re on a mission to get How to Write a Poem (and How to Read a Poem) into classrooms in every state. Join the challenge!

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Top 10 Dip Into Poetry Lines

By Will Willingham 2 Comments

Top 10 Dip Into Poetry Lines (3)

We’ve been taking a daily “dip into poetry” sharing over Every Day Poems on Twitter. Come discover the power of a single line.

Filed Under: Blog, Dip into Poetry, Every Day Poems, poetry

Operation Poetry Dare: What a Poetry Buddy Is For

By Megan Willome 28 Comments

poetry dare poetry buddy

When we dared poetry-avoidant Nancy Franson to read a poem a day, we arranged for her to have a Poetry Buddy to read along and ask questions. Today Megan Willome shares her side of the Poetry Dare.

Filed Under: Blog, Every Day Poems, poetry, Poetry Dare

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