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.
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
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
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”
Worksheets
- “All My Great Excuses” Printable Worksheet
- “Autumn Is the Time of Year” Printable Worksheet
- “Betty Met a Yeti” Printable Worksheet
- “Breakfast in Bed” Printable Worksheet
- “Joe the Emoji” Printable Worksheet
- “I Eat Spaghetti With a Spoon” Printable Worksheet
- “I Made a New Password” Printable Worksheet
- “I Think My Dad is Dracula” Printable Worksheet
- “Mr. Yes and Mr. No” Printable Worksheet
- “My Invisible Dragon” Printable Worksheet
- “My Mirror Likes to Argue” Printable Worsheet
- “My Puppy Ate My Earbuds” Printable Worksheet
- “My Sheep Is Being Sheepish” Printable Worksheet
- “I Lost My Head” Printable Worksheet
- “A Sheep Is Asleep On My Sofa” Printable Worksheet
- “The Weather Is Perfect for Running” Printable Worksheet
- “Wayne the Stegosaurus” Printable Worksheet
- “Welcome Back to School” Printable Worksheet
