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How Is the Poetry Doing in Your Homeschool?
Do you feel that you or your children
appreciate poetry as much as you could or should?
Do you guiltily sometimes skip the poetry
when reading a book aloud because neither you nor the
children enjoy it?
Let us show you how fun and rewarding
reading and writing poetry can be!
Charlotte Mason-- ON POETRY
"He should have practice, too, in reading aloud, for the
most part, in the books he is using for his term's work.
These should include a good deal of poetry, to
accustom him to the delicate shades of meaning, and
especially to make him aware that words are beautiful in
themselves, that they are a source of pleasure, and are
worthy of our honour; and that a beautiful word deserves to
be beautifully said, with a certain roundness of tone and
precision of utterance."(Emphasis mine)
Don't Forget the Poetry!
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A page from one of our family's poetry
notebooks made using the ideas in this book
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“Sometimes, it seems that I have almost forgotten to
emphasize poetry as a tool for word study, grammar,
vocabulary, spelling, or just good listening and smiles for
all ages, from toddler to adult. Toddlers just naturally
love rhythm and rhyme, and I don’t think any of us outgrow
that. So, I want to encourage you—don’t forget the poetry!”
INTRODUCING OUR EBOOKLET ON GETTING STARTED WITH POETRY:
how and why we like to read it, write it, and study it.
You will read examples of poems in different forms that our
family has written to show you that anyone can write poetry!
Our ebook includes several ideas for including grammar, and
practicing spelling while studying poetry.
SOME FAVORITES
We’ve noted some favorite poetry books, and some of our
favorite poets for you to begin your reading. There are also
easy-to-follow instructions for compiling your own book of
poetry favorites using blank books.
This 10 page mini unit study on poetry will get you
exited about studying poetry with your toddlers through
teens, and even yourself!
This ebook is considered for beginners; if you've study
poetry somewhat but want to go deeper, consider our
e-lessons below!
Our 10 page ebook is $3.95! We'll send it to you
by email.
Feedback on our ebook from customers, “The
book provides teaching resources to instruct the beginner
all the way through the teens. By providing ideas and models
in writing poetry anyone can learn to appreciate the lost
art of poetry. There is a list of many author's works
suggested. This list of books will excite your children and
hopefully ignite a fire for the love for great literature.
Who knows? You may learn a thing or two. I did!” - Julie
Anna S.
“…delightful book, and think it is a fine poetry study
and resource.” - Jim E.
| My Grandpa
He reached for a bowl,
He reached for a spoon,
He ate a bowl of ice cream
While looking at
the moon.
The moon smiled at Grandpa.
Grandpa smiled
back.
He scooped a bit more ice cream
And
piled it on the stack.
Copyright 2002 by Jasmine Ringger, age 11
Her grandpa (my dad) eats ice cream almost every
night before bed! Just one of his famous habits...
Poetry is a wonderful way to express thoughts,
memories, and feelings that others may share. This
poem reminded a visitor of her own grandfather.
"I just love the poem your 11 year old wrote about
Grandpa - it brought tears to my eyes because it
reminded me so much of my own grandfather. He's been
dead for over 20 years but I've walked around today
with many memories of him that make me smile."
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To go
ABOVE AND BEYOND
"Don't Forget the Poetry!", we teach a
six-week long email course "The
Wonder of Poetry".
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