Developing a Love of Poetry

We all know that poetry is not a genre our kids typically choose to read and becomes tricky for them when they begin to analyze it. I blame myself for that. Do I expose my kids to enough poetry? Do I let a passion for poetry shine through as I teach it?

I want to improve in this area and help my kids foster a love and understanding for poetry. I am digging to find more diverse texts to share with my kids. Here are a few that I can not wait to share this year.

What are some great mentor texts that you use for poetry?