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Poetry Teatime

Poetry Teatime is a great way to enjoy literature while bonding with your children. My girls love Poetry Teatime. They enjoyed it when it was just us, their cocoa, and a few snacks. But when they discovered they could invite friends, Poetry Teatime jumped to a whole new level of awesome.

So we decided to spice things up, and we added a Poetry Teatime with our homeschool group. We meet once a month at our local library. Children are encouraged to bring poems they want to share, but they are always welcome to just sit and listen while enjoying the snacks. Slowly, we have added in poetry discussions and free writes. I am simply amazed at the change that has come over some of these children. The boys who once sat in the corner giving me a look like “Mom made me come” are now sharing poems and freewriting them during Poetry Teatime.

By adding themes to our Teatimes at the library, we have upped the “pixie dust” level and created an atmosphere of anticipation. And, we found a way to add more literature to our homeschool in little stanzas of wonder.

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What Should Be On Your 9th-Grade Reading List?
High school is a brand new world for our teenagers. There are so many requirements, and only 4 years to[...]
One Student’s Reflections On The Benefits of Poetry Teatime
Today, one of my former Poetry Teatime students is our guest contributor. Katie has a beautiful way of describing what[...]
How to Host a Jane Yolen Inspired Poetry Teatime ~ Free Poetry Graphic Organizer
Dinosaurs, tea bag cookies, poetry organizers and lots of laughter filled our Jane Yolen Inspired Poetry Teatime this month. This[...]
How to Host a Winter Poetry Teatime ~ With Concrete Poems
Snowflake cookies, hot cocoa, and winter concrete poems were some of the fun we had at our Winter Poetry Teatime.[...]
How to Host a Christmas Poetry Teatime with a Keen Observation Writing Activity
Hot cocoa, marshmallows, and cupcakes mixed with a little holiday poetry were all we needed for a fun-filled Christmas Poetry[...]
How to Host a Thanksgiving Poetry Teatime ~ Free Printable Worksheet
Pumpkin Spice Tea. Pumpkin Spice Snacks. Pumpkin Spice Poems? Can we have more fun with pumpkins and spice at our[...]
Poetry Teatime Resources ~ Everything You Need For a Successful Poetry Teatime
By now you've heard all about Poetry Teatime. You've searched the PoetryTeatime.com site and come up with some great ideas. You're intrigued.[...]
How To Host A St. Patrick’s Day Poetry Teatime
"There was an Old Man of Kilkenny ...." Limericks, green snacks, and fun were all part of our St. Patrick's[...]
How to Host a Valentine Poetry Teatime
Shel Silverstein poems, Valentine tea cozies, giant helium hearts, heart-shaped donuts and poetry free-writes made this Valentine Poetry Teatime a[...]
How to Host a Spring Time Poetry Teatime ~ Featuring Poems for Two Voices
Spring is full of beauty, blooms, and in the month of April, poetry. It's National Poetry Month again! What better[...]
How to Host a Poetry Teatime: Halloween Poetry Teatime
Pumpkin Spice Tea, Edgar Allen Poe, Ghoulish Treats and Creative Costumes all make for a fun and spooky Halloween Poetry[...]
Poetry Teatime ~ Part of an Enchanted Education
Early in our homeschool journey, I discovered a new way of teaching poetry called Poetry Teatime. Poetry Teatime is a great way[...]
How to Host a Dr. Seuss FaceTime Teatime ~ A Long-Distance Poetry Teatime
Need an excuse to eat green eggs and ham, read Dr. Seuss, play on Facetime - AND count it as[...]

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