Comments on: Classic Poems for Kids to Memorize

By: Erica

Erica — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:32:08 +0000

In reply to Bev Montain. Thanks for sharing your experience and the book recommendation.

By: Bev Montain

Bev Montain — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 02:18:49 +0000

I used John Updike’s book also with first graders. I read it every day and kids could join in whenever they wanted. Most could recite it by the end of the month. We also had poetry notebook s. It was one of my favorite things to do with the students. Thanks for the reminder.

By: Erica

Erica — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:22:16 +0000

In reply to Bev. Thanks for the recommendation!

By: Bev

Bev — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 23:52:53 +0000

John Updike’s book of monthly poems Calendar of poems, I think it is titled, is a wonderful book of poems for kids to learn. I read the poem of the month every and my students could join in whenever they wanted. At the end of the month 2 or 3 kids would recite it together. I think they enjoyed this activity.

By: Jessica Vinson

Jessica Vinson — Tue, 04 May 2021 22:45:37 +0000

The tale of custard the dragon was my favorite as a child. I actually loved it so much I could recite it in the 2nd grade. Now my kids can. I have a book of poems my grandfather read to my mother then to me.

By: Audrey k

Audrey k — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 19:58:59 +0000

In reply to Gisele seidel. geez chill girl.

By: Gisele seidel

Gisele seidel — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 19:58:20 +0000

stupid stupid stupid uhhhhh ssoooo STUPID

By: chels

chels — Sun, 27 Oct 2019 00:29:09 +0000

I love poetry but I don't know how to get a really good poem

By: Erica

Erica — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 17:32:57 +0000

In reply to Denisse. Hi Denisse, I think the poem is appropriate for ages 12 and up. I realize I stuck it in there between poems for much younger kids, so it seems a little incongruous! Also, every parent has their own ideas of what is appropriate or not.

By: Denisse

Denisse — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 17:07:55 +0000

At what age do you suggest they learn Still I Rise by Maya Angelou? There is a paragraph in there I wouldn't like to hear my 5th grader reciting! 😮