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Montessori-Inspired Poetry Activities

April 24, 2012 By Deb Chitwood 9 Comments

 If you feel intimidated at the thought of introducing children to poetry, you don’t need to worry. It’s easier than you’d think. And April is National Poetry Month. This is a great time to start some poetry activities with young children if you haven’t started them already.

Montessori-Inspired Poetry Activities

Teaching poetry to young children is one of my favorite activities. Even when I was the director of my school and not teaching full-time, I still taught poetry and music twice a week at group time and creative writing during individual work time.

There are so many fun activities that can be used to introduce young children to poetry and rhythm. Today, I’ll share some Montessori-inspired poetry activities that can be used for a poetry unit or as individual poetry activities. There are many types of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for young children that are wonderful for group activities, too.

Montessori-Inspired Preschool Poetry Activities

Oh, Precious Words from My Montessori Journey

Springtime Poetry Basket (Photo from Counting Coconuts)

Springtime Poetry Basket (Photo from Counting Coconuts)

Poetry Basket Posts from Counting Coconuts (photo from April Poetry Basket)

The Little Turtle Poetry Basket (Photo from Chasing Cheerios)

The Little Turtle Poetry Basket (Photo from Chasing Cheerios)

Our Summer Poetry Basket from Chasing Cheerios

Poetry: ‘Springtime’ from To the Lesson!

Poem of the Week (Photo from Our Montessori Home)

Poem of the Week (Photo from Our Montessori Home)

Poem of the Week from Our Montessori Home

Ladybug Poetry Basket (Photo from Discovery Moments)

Ladybug Poetry Basket (Photo from Discovery Moments)

Ladybug Poetry Basket from Discovery Moments (blog is no longer available)

Montessori-Inspired Rhyming Fun for Toddlers and Preschoolers

I have a post with Montessori-inspired rhyming fun for toddlers and preschoolers.

Bear Poetry Basket (Photo by Julie from The Adventures of Bear)

Bear Poetry Basket (Photo by Julie from The Adventures of Bear)

Bear Poetry Basket from The Adventures of Bear (blog is no longer available)

Poetic Play from The Little List

Poetry for Kids Kit (available for purchase) from Montessori for Everyone

Montessori Services Poetry Materials (available for purchase)

Montessori Elementary Poetry Activities

World Poetry Day from Contemplating Montessori

Montessori Language Arts: Summer and Poetry from North American Montessori Center

Center Montessori Poetry Café: Brennan and R.J.

Poetry Posts and How to Memorize a Poem for elementary and up from Montessori Muddle

Amazon Affiliate:

Poetry Books for Kids

Poetry Pinterest Board

I have a Kids’ Poetry Pinterest board with activities of all types and for many different levels.

Have fun! I’d love to hear about your poetry activities! 🙂

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  1. Deborah says

    April 24, 2012 at 7:35 am

    Hey Deb, What a detailed list. I’m looking forward to enjoying all these poetry ideas!

    Reply
    • Deb says

      April 25, 2012 at 6:50 am

      Thanks, Deborah! I LOVE poetry baskets for individual work in addition to all the fun rhythmic activities that can be done at circle time. I’m glad you found some activities you can use! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sasha says

    April 24, 2012 at 5:05 pm

    Deb, I am always amazed at the amount of information you provide in your posts! Thank you so much taking the time to do this. Also, thank you for the link to my poetry post as well.

    Reply
    • Deb says

      April 25, 2012 at 6:51 am

      Thanks for your kind comment, Sasha! I always love linking to your amazing posts! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Mary says

    April 25, 2012 at 5:27 am

    Wow — thank you for so many poetry resources!!!

    Reply
    • Deb says

      April 25, 2012 at 6:52 am

      Thanks so much, Mary! I had lots of fun searching for them! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Julie says

    April 27, 2012 at 6:52 am

    Love this. We recently added poetry to our weekly routine and my kids enjoy it so much. I love the idea of Poem of the Week. Thanks for linking up to Kids Co-Op.

    Reply
    • Deb says

      April 28, 2012 at 11:33 pm

      Thanks so much, Julie! And I love that you added poetry to your weekly routine! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Maro s kindergarten crafts says

    November 5, 2012 at 5:54 am

    I absolutely loved these poetry ideas! I am following your Pinterest board for more inspiration! I am trying lately to make small poems and emergent reader stories for kindergarten in Greek and I apprecciate all the inspiration I can find!

    Reply

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