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Steady Hands: Poems about Work will inspire your students to write their own poetry about jobs. They will investigate different careers and be as descriptive as possible when writing their poems. This printable activity is a perfect way to celebrate National Poetry Month (April), or to supplement a curriculum about jobs and careers.

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Poetry Packet for Elementary

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National Poetry Month Themed Packet for Elementary

April is National Poetry Month! This themed packet was designed for elementary students, and includes a variety of activ...

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Earth Day STEM Choice Board for Elementary Grades

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Earth Day STEM Choice Board for Elementary Grades

These Earth Day activities for the classroom focus on STEM learning for a great way to celebrate Earth Day with your ele...

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Spring Plants Choice Board for Elementary Grades

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Spring Plants Choice Board for Elementary Grades

These spring activities for elementary students, all about spring plants and flowers, will help your students review and...

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Writing Sensory Poems Activity

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Sensory Poems

A great activity for Poetry Month, creative writing classes, or a language arts unit.

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Don'ts List Poem

ObjectivesStudents will write a poem based on a list, emphasizing repetition and a new voice.

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Earthshake: Poems from the Ground Up Story Time Guide

Plan a story time with the reading instruction and extension activities in this guide for Earthshake: Poems from the Gro...

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Earth Chants and Poems

Create your own chants and poetry about ecology, and make posters of them.

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Your Poem Is Waiting: Letter of Advice from Poet Joyce Sidman

Share this letter by poet Joyce Sidman with your students.

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Fall Acrostic Poem

ObjectivesStudents will create an acrostic poem using autumn-themed words.

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