These poems and journal writing prompts are free for teachers, parents, students, and anyone who wants to help kids be creative. Poetry is fun at home or in the classroom. Students write responses in private journals or in formats to share with friends and family. Enjoy these freebies all through the year.
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Sunday, March 29, 2020
Keep in Touch During Covid-19
Communicate with Friends and Family
Social media is all around.
Contact your family and friends.
The Internet is alive and well.
Communication never ends.
Are you staying in touch with family and friends who don't live with you? Do you think it's important to stay in touch? Why or why not?
What are your favorite social media platforms? Why? Can you teach others to use them? Write about social media and staying in touch.
Do you have a family friend or relative who is not on the Internet? Start a pen pal letter exchange. You never know what you might learn. Go back to snail mail!
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Man's Best Friend
Man's Best Friend
My tail is wagging.
See me now.
I'm not a pig.
I'm not a cow.
Many know it's true.
I'm man's best friend.
I have love for you
That will never end.
What pet is the poem about? Do you agree with the poem? Why or why not? Do you have a pet or do you wish for a pet? Why? Write and illustrate your ideas.
Follow the link below for a poem about dogs, comprehensionquestions, and writing activity:
A Man's Best Friend Original Poem and Activities
My tail is wagging.
See me now.
I'm not a pig.
I'm not a cow.
Many know it's true.
I'm man's best friend.
I have love for you
That will never end.
What pet is the poem about? Do you agree with the poem? Why or why not? Do you have a pet or do you wish for a pet? Why? Write and illustrate your ideas.
Follow the link below for a poem about dogs, comprehensionquestions, and writing activity:
A Man's Best Friend Original Poem and Activities
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Stay Busy From Home
Things to Do
Shuffling playing cards at the table.
A Monopoly game if you're able.
A homemade tent is just the thing.
With imagination you can do anything.
Use stuffed animals to make a zoo.
Make up a game everyone can do.
Write and illustrate your own picture book.
Create a recipe and help a grownup cook.
What creative things are you doing at home? Which have been the most fun or not so fun? Share ideas with friends to help everyone stay busy at this time. Write and share your thoughts. Write in your own journal or share below in the comments.
Shuffling playing cards at the table.
A Monopoly game if you're able.
A homemade tent is just the thing.
With imagination you can do anything.
Use stuffed animals to make a zoo.
Make up a game everyone can do.
Write and illustrate your own picture book.
Create a recipe and help a grownup cook.
What creative things are you doing at home? Which have been the most fun or not so fun? Share ideas with friends to help everyone stay busy at this time. Write and share your thoughts. Write in your own journal or share below in the comments.
Thursday, March 12, 2020
The CoronaVirus
Viruses are going around.
Many germs can be found.
Everyone understands.
Everyone washes hands.
What do you think of the CoronaVirus going around? Is there cause for fear? Why or why not? How can you help yourself and others? Write your thoughts.
Many germs can be found.
Everyone understands.
Everyone washes hands.
What do you think of the CoronaVirus going around? Is there cause for fear? Why or why not? How can you help yourself and others? Write your thoughts.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Creatures on the Ground
A sound on the Ground
I'm a sound
Somewhere on the ground.
Zip, zip. Tap, tap.
Making my own little map.
What creature do you think the poem is about? Why do you think so? Write and illustrate your response.
What creatures dwell on the ground near where you live? Describe the animals and tell how you feel about them.
I'm a sound
Somewhere on the ground.
Zip, zip. Tap, tap.
Making my own little map.
What creature do you think the poem is about? Why do you think so? Write and illustrate your response.
What creatures dwell on the ground near where you live? Describe the animals and tell how you feel about them.
Thursday, March 5, 2020
I'm a Kite
A Kite
I'm a kite
Up in the sky.
The sun is out,
No need to cry.
The wind is warm
It feels so kind.
Nothing stressful
On my Mind.
Pretend you are a kite. What color are you? What can you feel, see, hear, and smell from high up there in the sky? How do you feel in your mind? What are you thinking about? Pretend you are a kite. Write and illustrate your response.
Follow the link below for a Kite Poem and Activities from Rosa Mauer's TpT Store:
Kite Poem Reading Comprehension, and Writing Activities
I'm a kite
Up in the sky.
The sun is out,
No need to cry.
The wind is warm
It feels so kind.
Nothing stressful
On my Mind.
Pretend you are a kite. What color are you? What can you feel, see, hear, and smell from high up there in the sky? How do you feel in your mind? What are you thinking about? Pretend you are a kite. Write and illustrate your response.
Follow the link below for a Kite Poem and Activities from Rosa Mauer's TpT Store:
Kite Poem Reading Comprehension, and Writing Activities
Sunday, March 1, 2020
Friendship
A friend is someone you greet.
A person you want to meet.
Text or call on the phone.
With friends you're not alone.
What kind of person makes a good friend? Have you had a friend for a lifetime or do you have a new friend? What things do you like to do together? Do you see your friend in person or communicate in other ways? Write about a friend. Give your opinion about friendship. Is it valuable? Why or why not?
A person you want to meet.
Text or call on the phone.
With friends you're not alone.
What kind of person makes a good friend? Have you had a friend for a lifetime or do you have a new friend? What things do you like to do together? Do you see your friend in person or communicate in other ways? Write about a friend. Give your opinion about friendship. Is it valuable? Why or why not?
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Grandchildren are the Best
Grandchildren talk and play
To energize your home.
With grandchildren very near
You're never really alone.
Do you have grandchildren or are you a grandchild? Why are some relationships between grandparents and grandchildren so special? Are you lucky enough to have one of these awesome relationships? Write about your experiences.
To energize your home.
With grandchildren very near
You're never really alone.
Do you have grandchildren or are you a grandchild? Why are some relationships between grandparents and grandchildren so special? Are you lucky enough to have one of these awesome relationships? Write about your experiences.
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Time for a Cold
No time for a cold.
It's getting old.
Finally a nice day.
Stuck in anyway.
It's a sunny February day in the 50s, but I didn't go outside. I have a rotten cold that is zapping my energy.
Have you ever felt the same way? Write your own poem about not feeling well or just write your own thoughts.
It's getting old.
Finally a nice day.
Stuck in anyway.
It's a sunny February day in the 50s, but I didn't go outside. I have a rotten cold that is zapping my energy.
Have you ever felt the same way? Write your own poem about not feeling well or just write your own thoughts.
Saturday, February 22, 2020
February Weather
The last week of February
Valentine's Day long gone.
Ugly patches of snow
On north side of my lawn.
How is February weather where you are? I'm wishing for spring. I know it's right around the corner, but the corner seems gigantic.
Write about how February is where you are. Can you be outside? How does your own backyard look? What are you wishing for?
Write in your personal journal or share here with others.
Valentine's Day long gone.
Ugly patches of snow
On north side of my lawn.
How is February weather where you are? I'm wishing for spring. I know it's right around the corner, but the corner seems gigantic.
Write about how February is where you are. Can you be outside? How does your own backyard look? What are you wishing for?
Write in your personal journal or share here with others.
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