Category: News

Weekly Children’s Poetry Roundup – Saturday, December 27, 2025

Well, it’s that time again, fellow word-weavers and poetry pals! Welcome back to this week’s Children’s Poetry Blog Post Roundup. It’s always a treat to see what everyone has been up to, and this past week was certainly no exception. There’s been a wonderful mix of festive cheer, thoughtful reflections, and creative prompts making the rounds. So, let’s see what news has emerged from the vibrant world of children’s poetry for the past week.

Weekly Children’s Poetry Roundup – Saturday, December 20, 2025

Well, hello everyone! It’s that time again for our weekly Children’s Poetry Blog Post Roundup. I’ve been keeping an eye on the wonderful world of children’s poetry, and I’m happy to share the news and updates from various poetry blogs over the past week. It’s always inspiring to see what fellow poets and educators are sharing, creating, and discussing.

Weekly Children’s Poetry Roundup – Saturday, December 13, 2025

It’s time again for this week’s Children’s Poetry Blog Post Roundup! For those of us who love reading, writing, and teaching poetry to young people, there’s always something new and inspiring happening. Here’s a look at the news and updates from the wonderful world of children’s poetry for the past week.

Enter the STEAM Powered Poetry Video Contest!

If you love poetry, creativity, and a little bit of science, I’ve got something fun to share with you! My friend and fellow children’s poet Heidi Bee Roemer and her team of poets and educators have launched a wonderful opportunity for students who enjoy blending art and imagination with science, technology, engineering, and math.

It’s called the STEAM Powered Poetry Video Contest, and it’s open now through April 30, 2026. This contest invites junior high, high school, and college students to create short, engaging one-minute videos based on poems from a special collection of STEAM-themed poetry. There’s no entry fee, and you could win up to $100!

How Audiobooks Build Fluency in Young Readers

If you’ve ever listened to a child labor through a book, sounding out word after word, you know how much effort goes into decoding. For young readers, so much mental energy is spent just figuring out the words on the page that there’s little left for fluency, expression, or comprehension. That’s where audiobooks can make a huge difference. Far from being “cheating,” listening to books is one of the best ways to help children grow into strong, confident readers.