1st and 2nd Grade Poetry Writing Activities

Inspire a love for the written word by creating an illustrated nature poetry book with your kids.

Boost those first grade reading and writing skills with this sweet Mother's Day poem idea.

Help your child create an autumn poem full of colorful sensory details.

Try your hand at writing jump rope rhymes by organizing your ideas first, then composing your creation like a poem.

If helping your child learn parts of speech makes you want to take a nap, try this exercise. It's a sure way to keep those creative juices flowing.

Turn your living room into a sophisticated café while your child and their friends explore the world of poetry with this unique and entertaining party idea.

Help your child compose an alphabet poem about the season, and have them practice letters while awakening their creative writing skills, too!

In this writing activity, let your child reflect on the past and practice their writing skills and word usage as they create an "I Used to, Now I" poem.

This 4th of July, end the battle for independence in your house, and show your child just how much freedom she can enjoy.

Combine rhymes, riddles and poetry with a terse verse! What do you call floral electricity? Flower Power!