Discover the Potential for Poetry!
ages 6 and up

A Poke in the I
April is National Poetry Month, an ideal time to discover and enjoy the limitless possibilities of poems. But don’t wait for April showers to indulge in verse and rhyme-any day is right for sharing a poem. These creative activities can inspire the poet in everyone at any time!

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Activity Kit includes:
“Tricks of the Trade” ideas sheet
“Write Your Own Concrete Poetry Here” sheet

Tricks of the Trade: an expert’s tips for writing concrete poems
Poems can make shapes, form pictures, have movement, and almost fly off the page! Award-winning poet and anthologist Paul B. Janeczko-creator of the ultimate collection of concrete poetry, A POKE IN THE EYE: A COLLECTION OF CONCRETE POETRY, illustrated by Caldecott honoree Chris Raschka-lets you in on some of the tricks of the trade.

Write a poem a day and:
• Share it with friends and family as an electronic greeting card
• Use it as a screensaver
• Create personalized poetry magnets by separating the words
• Put together a poetry mobile