Writing Poetry for Kids

First grade is the perfect age to begin to write poetry.  There are many different kinds of poems, but generally I teach my kiddos to write a couplet first.  A couplet is a two-line poem.  Each line must have the same number of syllables and the endings should rhyme. Once children have mastered writing sentences, they can also begin to write poetry. Try this free Couplet Chart and activity to help students make their own poems. Click Here