Teaching children to write poetry is simple whether you are a teacher or a parent when approached step by step. The important thing is to show children how to rhyme words and put them together. Here are 6 tips.
1. List of words. On the chalk board or on a piece of paper at home write down some words that rhyme. An example would be: night, kite, fight, scare, snare, mare, mile, smile etc. Help the kids arrange a couple of these words in a sentence.
2. Recitation. While the students are writing their sentences you can write some of your own and then read them out loud. Hearing words rhyme is different than saying them in your head. Have each of the children do this. There may be giggles which is normal.
3. Bible reading. The Bible is written is prose and is quite beautiful when read in silence or a loud. The children should already be familiar with it as it is the most widely read book in the world. Read different parts out loud and then have the kids try to imitate some of the verses.
4. Poems about pets. Try having the children write a poem about their favorite pet. They can also write poems about their grandparents. The point is to help them relate with what they are doing a poem about.
5. Rhyming games. Rhyming games are another method for teaching children to write poetry. Nursery rhymes are some of the first poetry we learn. You can also teach rhythmic patterns by having the children stomp their feet and clap their hands along with the poem. Naturally this is loud but very effective.
6. Music. Listen to music and show how lyrics are similar to poetry set to music. This is particularly effective with older kids. Music is a huge part of our lives and many children and teenagers are aspiring musicians and already have favorite music groups.
Teaching children to write poetry is simple when approached in steps. First, you need to start with simple poetry that only focuses on rhyming words in simple sentences. After children have the basics down you can show how poetry is used in the Bible and music. Give kids ideas for poems by giving them ideas to write on like pets. - 15359
1. List of words. On the chalk board or on a piece of paper at home write down some words that rhyme. An example would be: night, kite, fight, scare, snare, mare, mile, smile etc. Help the kids arrange a couple of these words in a sentence.
2. Recitation. While the students are writing their sentences you can write some of your own and then read them out loud. Hearing words rhyme is different than saying them in your head. Have each of the children do this. There may be giggles which is normal.
3. Bible reading. The Bible is written is prose and is quite beautiful when read in silence or a loud. The children should already be familiar with it as it is the most widely read book in the world. Read different parts out loud and then have the kids try to imitate some of the verses.
4. Poems about pets. Try having the children write a poem about their favorite pet. They can also write poems about their grandparents. The point is to help them relate with what they are doing a poem about.
5. Rhyming games. Rhyming games are another method for teaching children to write poetry. Nursery rhymes are some of the first poetry we learn. You can also teach rhythmic patterns by having the children stomp their feet and clap their hands along with the poem. Naturally this is loud but very effective.
6. Music. Listen to music and show how lyrics are similar to poetry set to music. This is particularly effective with older kids. Music is a huge part of our lives and many children and teenagers are aspiring musicians and already have favorite music groups.
Teaching children to write poetry is simple when approached in steps. First, you need to start with simple poetry that only focuses on rhyming words in simple sentences. After children have the basics down you can show how poetry is used in the Bible and music. Give kids ideas for poems by giving them ideas to write on like pets. - 15359
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