Teaching Acrostic Poetry – ABC Poems for Kids
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Teaching acrostic poetry? It spells one or more word vertically. While this usually occurs with the first letter of each verse, it can also happen in the middle or at…
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Teaching Concrete Poetry – Shape Poems for Kids
Teaching concrete poetry? It takes the shape of the topic. Also known as shape poems, these simple word arrangements make easy projects for kids. Surprising, this type of literature has…
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Teaching Haiku – Japanese Poetry for Kids
Teaching haiku? This traditional Japanese poetry consists of three verses of seventeen syllables. It has a 5-7-5 syllable pattern. When teaching this type of poem to kids, focus on nature…
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Teaching Cinquain – Five-Line Poems for Kids
Teaching cinquain? This five-verse poem has 22 syllables. Actually, any poem with five lines can be called a cinquain. However, Americans often use the version popularized by Adelaide Crapsey. Its…
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Teaching Diamante – Diamond-Shaped Poems for Kids
Teaching diamante? These seven-lined poems make diamond shapes. Instead of rhythm and rhyme, they focus on careful word choice. Kids select specific parts of speech that move the audience from…
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Teaching Limericks – A Fanciful Form of Poetry for Kids
Teaching limericks? These silly poems have only five verses. Because they have predictable rhythm and rhyme, they’re perfect for students in fourth and fifth grades. Your kids will love them!…
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Teaching Rhyming Poetry for Kids – Rhythm and Rhyme
Thinking about teaching rhyming poetry? It’s the perfect starting point. Once they understand simple couplets, they can also write their own. After that, we move to more difficult rhyme schemes.…
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Teaching How and How Often Solar Eclipses Happen
Solar eclipses occur when the Moon comes between the Sun and Earth. During a new moon, the Moon blocks the Sun’s rays. This phenomenon can only be viewed by people…
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Teaching How and When Lunar Eclipses Occur
Lunar eclipses occur when the Earth comes between the Sun and Moon. During a full moon, the Earth’s shadow falls over the Moon. This phenomenon can be viewed from anywhere…
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Capitalizing Titles of Books, Magazines, Essays, Stories & More
Capitalizing titles of books requires knowledge of parts of speech. Then, it’s actually easier to remember what not to capitalize: articles, coordinating conjunctions, and short prepositions. Of course, the first…
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Biosphere Teaching Ideas – Biology Activities for Kids
Looking for biosphere teaching ideas? Prepare your students before launching into Earth’s spheres. First, kids must understand photosynthesis. Second, teach how energy and matter move through an ecosystem. Then they’ll…
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Atmosphere Teaching Ideas – Weather Activities for Kids
Looking for atmosphere teaching ideas? Before exploring interactions between Earth’s spheres, review weather and climate. First, let kids observe patterns. Afterward, they can explore patterns. This launches into the study…
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