Spring into April by celebrating National Poetry Month. Although you can always make a place for poetry, this special month allows you to focus your students on this genre. Poetry can not only energize your students' writing but also foster their creativity and insight, regardless of age or writing ability. Invite parents to share in this new journey; send home a letter about National Poetry Month and the activities in which they can participate. Homework assignments, sharing poems, or searching poetry Web sites are wonderful ways to enrich learning at home. Activities and tips for exploring poetry in your classroom are endless.
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