This poetry activity works for all grade levels, simply adapt and simplify it for the needs of your kids! Shape poems take the stigma out of poetry writing and turn it into an art form. If your kid refuses to write poems, they can simply use snippets of their favorite songs and cliches, using “love” as the theme, of course. It can be about family or friends as well as break-ups. For older kids, you may need to remind them to “keep it clean”. It’s a good idea to write out the poem on a piece of paper. The, start at the center of the heart template and write the text in a heart-shape motion, rotating the paper. Download the template or get more info: Poetry Activity for Valentine’s Day with Free Printable Shape Poem Template (theclassroomcreative.com)
You might also like: Valentine’s Day 2024: Events and Things to do (greaterseattleonthecheap.com)
