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jody lee collins poetry resources and teaching support skip to content ready to make friends with poetry get the starter kit here home about blog poetry resource library my books search search pinterest goodreads amazon toggle menu search search helping you make friends with poetry resources for homeschool parents and educators download my free poetry 101 kit created developed for teachers homeschool parents the kids they love and serve by a published poet and workshop leader welcome i m jody a retired teacher published poet and nana of six combining both my profession and my passion i draw on 20 plus years of classroom experience serving homeschool families and teachers inviting them to make friends with poetry with my how to resources accessible guides and curated lists parents and teachers will have everything needed to introduce poetry into their teaching plans whether in the home or classroom meet jody kids who read poetry learn to attend listen better are more engaged readers have the foundation needed to write poems of their own what does poetry do poetry hones our ears for language and new vocabulary helps us learn to read and think metaphorically requires careful attention inviting us to slow down look and listen want more reasons to teach poetry check out the resource library learn more here make friends with poetry download my free poetry 101 starter kit whether you re enriching your plans or learning alongside your kids discover the basics about poetry its definitions purpose and meaning includes 3 fun lessons to use now with your kids ages 5 17 what s in the 101 starter kit why teach poetry poetry terms definitions is it a form or genre includes 3 creative activities how to write a rhyming poem how to write a limerick and how to write a free verse poem and so much more poetry resources curated reading lists picture books writing prompts and downloadable guides to help you teach poetry with ease teaching support simple classroom tested strategies for helping kids read understand and enjoy poetry no expertise required inspiration thoughtful reflections seasonal reading lists and ideas that spark curiosity and aha moments for kids and grownups alike explore the resource library discover the resource library lessons activities for ages k middle school up how to write a poem with pictures aka art journaling how to use jabberwocky to teach reading grammar vocabulary how to use mary had a little lamb to write a rhyming poem how to write a free verse poem 10 best poetry collections for children templates examples and poem samples and more barter life has loveliness to sell all beautiful and splendid things blue waves whitened on a cliff soaring fire that sways and sings and children s faces looking up holding wonder like a cup sara teasdale 1884 1933 psalm 23 the god of love my shepherd is and he that doth me feed while he is mine and i am his what can i want or need from the temple 1633 by george herbert afternoon on a hill i will be the gladdest thing under the sun i will touch a hundred flowers and not pick one edna st vincent millay 1892 1950 the early morning the moon on the one hand the dawn on the other the moon is my sister the dawn is my brother the moon on my left and the dawn on my right my brother good morning my sister good night hilaire belloc 1870 1953 i m here to help you make friends with poetry want monthly poetry support get practical tips curriculum ideas and free resources in your inbox free download download your free poetry 101 starter kit home resource library about blog published work books contact my heart overflows with a noble theme i address my verses to the king my tongue is the pen of a ready writer ps 45 1 nas copyright 2026 jody collins author poet teacher hello you designs scroll to top scroll to top home about blog poetry resource library my books toggle menu close search for search