Poetry & Rhyme

Across the schooling years, poetry aids language acquisition, and builds reading, writing and speaking skills (Elster, 2010).

  

Video: Inspiring and Supporting the Writing of Poetry in the Classroom

Posted on 5/10/2021
Hear from much-loved published children's poet, Lorraine Marwood, on how to inspire and support the writing of poetry in the classroom.

  

15 Quality Texts for Children Featuring Verse and Rhyme

Posted on 15/09/2021
Here are 15 children's books, featuring verse or rhyme, that are suitable for use in the classroom!

  

Q&A: Wendy Orr on Learning to Love Poetry

Posted on 12/08/2021
Hear from published children's author Wendy Orr on how students and teachers alike can learn to love poetry.

  

Article: Simple Ways to Make Poetry Accessible in any School

Posted on 10/08/2021
Dr Sally Murphy, PETAA Author and published children's author, shares advice on making poetry accessible in any school environment.