Looking for ways to have fun with poetry besides just reading it? Here are poetic activities that you can use at home or in the classroom to celebrate holidays, have parties, make crafts, and more.
Worksheets
Holidays
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Seven Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month
- President’s Day
- St. Patrick’s Day – Make a Lucky Charm Poem
- Favorite Thanksgiving Poems to Read Aloud
- How to Include Poetry in Your Family’s Holiday Traditions
- Ten Ways to Celebrate Poem In Your Pocket Day
Poetry Theater
- My Kitten Won’t Stop Talking
- Rapunzel, Rapunzel
- The Dentist Pulled My Tooth Out
- I Went to the Doctor
Classroom Activities and Parties
- Classroom Poetry Charades
- Create Your Own Poetic Puppet Show
- Exploring Ballads with Your Class
- Host an Open Mic Poetry Party
- Host a Poetry Slam
- Jump-Rope Rhymes
- “Lucky Dip” Poetry Recital Game
- Poetry Smelling Game
- Poetry Mad Libs
Arts and Crafts
- Foam Hand Extender Craft Activity
- Make a Misbehaving Recycled Robot
- Pet Apple Craft Activity
- Please Don’t Read This Poem: A Poetry Activity Using Invisible Ink
- Poetry Air Freshener Craft Activity
- How to Start a “Poetry Inspiration Scrapbook”
