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August 3, 2022. 0. Spread the love. Whether participating fully in the National Poetry Month in April or compulsorily staging poetry as part of your class reading activity, here are some 30 of our favorite poetry books we gathered for kids in Pre-K grades. All of which can be used as guide text.
- Where the Sidewalk Ends. When I was a Montessori teacher, at the end of the school day, at the last circle time before it was time to go home, I would read poetry to the children.
- Here's a Little Poem: A Very First Book of Poetry. Here’s a Little Poem: A Very First Book of Poetry. We first checked this book out of the library about a year ago, when Annie was two-and-a-half.
- Sing a Song of Seasons: A Nature Poem for Each Day of the Year. We first checked this book out of the library about a year ago.
- Read-Aloud Rhymes For the Very Young. Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young. This collection of poetry for children is a newer find for me. The collection is by Jack Prelutsky and features classic nursery rhymes and children’s poets.
20th Century Children’s Poetry Treasury by Jack Prelutsky. Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein. Children’s Classic Poetry Collection by Nicola Baxter. More: You can see our complete Kindergarten Curriculum Plans here. You can get our set of Free Poetry Cards for Children. Here are our favorite Nursery Rhyme Resources.
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- If I Was the Sunshine. Written by Julie Fogliano. Illustrated by Loren Long. Publisher’s Synopsis: A breathtaking picture book about the relationships we share from New York Times bestselling storytellers Julie Fogliano and Loren Long in the tradition of The Runaway Bunny and Guess How Much I Love You.
- Thinker: My Puppy Poet and Me. Written by Eloise Greenfield. Illustrated by Ehsan Abdollahi. Publisher’s Synopsis: A new collection of poetry for kids from Coretta Scott King Book Award winner Eloise Greenfield!
- The Stuff of Stars. Written by Marion Dane Bauer. Illustrated by Ekua Holmes. Publisher’s Synopsis: The 2019 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner! In an astonishing unfurling of our universe, Newbery Honor winner Marion Dane Bauer and Caldecott Honor winner Ekua Holmes celebrate the birth of every child.
- Fly With Me: A Celebration of Birds through Pictures, Poems, and Stories. Written by Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple. Publisher’s Synopsis: Enchanting stories, lyrical poems, stunning photography, and fascinating science fill the pages of this treasury celebrating the amazing world of birds.
- Sing songs. The first thing I always taught my students is that if they like music, then they like poetry. “WHAT?” they would exclaim. Take away the notes in a song, and what do you have left?
- Introduce nursery rhymes. Nursery rhymes are simple poems that make a great first introduction to the genre. They provide a great opportunity to talk about rhyming words, and kids can learn and recite the rhymes with you so they get a feel for the rhythm of poetry.
- Have a poetry party. I first stumbled across the idea of a poetry tea party a year or so ago here. I thought it sounded like fun, so one day I got out my old tea set from when I was a child and showed it to Little Man.
- Draw pictures. We live in a visual world. Young kids especially depend on pictures to help them make sense of the world around them. Drawing what they learn is a great way to help kids visualize what they are reading (or listening to), and it increases their comprehension.
Recommended children's booklists sorted by age or topic. Primary Poetry Booklist. On this booklist, we have picked a selection of poetry suitable for primary school classrooms. Scroll down to find the best children’s poetry collections recommended for EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
Mar 29, 2023 · Read the best poetry books with children to introduce them to good poems and encourage a love of language, wordplay, sensory images, and rhyme. Moreover, exposing children to poems helps them grow to love poetry –which can become a lifelong interest.
