1st Grade Poetry Worksheets

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Poetry

Language Arts and Writing

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Family Finger Plays

Use a printable that contains three different brief rhymes that students can perform with accompanying gestures.

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Poetry

Literary Drama

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Poetry Terms Word Scramble

Have your students unscramble these poetry vocabulary words. Then, ask them to define each term.

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Reading and Literature

Poetry

Vocabulary

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Animal Poems and Animal Shapes for Language Arts Class

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Animal Poems & Animal Shapes

Students write poems about animals – in the shape of their subjects! This printable activity will inspire creativity in…

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Poetry

Animals (Zoology)

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The Importance of Voice in Poetry

Students match a short quote from the poetry book Button Up! with the article of clothing that "spoke" the verse. This…

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Literature

Poetry

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Poetry Appreciation

Explore the world of poetry during National Poetry Month with this collection of activities. Make a poetry pocket for…

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Poetry

Language Arts and Writing

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How to Write a Haiku

Share these ten poetry tips for writing a good haiku with your students.

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Poetry

Language Arts and Writing

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Hey There, Stink Bug! Activity Guide

Poem activities, math problems, a word search, and an art activity are some of the fun resources in this printable…

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Reading and Literature

Poetry

Arts and Crafts

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Cowboy Slim Activity Guide

Numerous language arts activities on vocabulary, letter writing, poetry, and reading comprehension extend and enhance…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Children's Book

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Reciting-a-Poem Speech

Students recite a poem as a way to practice oral speaking.

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Reading and Literature

Poetry

Oral Communication

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BOOK GUIDES

Poetry! Poetry! Poetry! Activity Kit

April is National Poetry Month, but poems are fun year-round! Explore the world of poetry with activities for Poem Runs:…

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Literature

Poetry

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Button Up! Poetry Worksheet

Have fun while teaching kids about voice in poetry! In this poetry worksheet, students read six verses selected from the…

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Literature

Poetry

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Curious George: An Acrostic Poem

Encourage creativity with this Curious George poetry activity. Children read an acrostic poem, then write their own…

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Poetry

Creative Writing

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America -- My Country, My Home

Increase social studies skills with an activity that has students writing a poem about being an American citizen.

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Poetry

Creative Writing

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Jaha and Jamil Went Down the Hill Activity

After reading Jaha and Jamil Went Down the Hill, a book of verses about Africa, have students write their own poems…

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Poetry

Language Arts and Writing

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Rufus and Friends: Rhyme Time Reader's Theater

Stage this reader's theater in your classroom to further children's enjoyment of the nursery rhymes in Rufus and…

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Reading and Literature

Poetry

Drama and Performing Arts

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Teacher's Guide to the World of Jack Prelutsky

Study the world of children's poet laureate Jack Prelutsky with this teacher's guide to 12 of his poetry collections.…

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Reading Comprehension

Literature

Reading

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Poetry Activities & Prompts Printable Book (K-5)

Explore different types of poetry with your elementary students through the writing activities and prompts in this…

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Reading and Literature

Poetry

Literary Style and Techniques

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How to Guyku (Writing Instructions)

Learn how to write a guyku with these poetry instructions written in haiku.

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Poetry

Creative Writing

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Official Guyku Inspiration Cards

Need ideas for haikus? Use these printable guyku inspiration cards to assign poem topics.

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Reading and Literature

Poetry

Creative Writing

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Make-Your-Own Guyku Inspiration Cards

Make your own guyku inspiration cards with this printable template. Each card should feature a topic for a haiku poem.

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Poetry

Creative Writing

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What to Do With Your Guyku

Discover fun ways for students to show off, display, and share their poems.

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Poetry

Creative Writing

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Humpty Dumpty Climbs Again Reproducible Activity Sheets

Children complete the nursery rhyme, find the words in the puzzle, and wind their way through a maze in these…

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Poetry

Vocabulary

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ASSESSMENT

Alphabetizing Poets Quiz

Familiarize students with famous poets' names while they alphabetize this list.

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Reading and Literature

Poetry

Authors

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