Poet Tree

“Poet Tree” by Mary Elizabeth Groesch, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform in October 2015, is a resource designed to assist educators in teaching poetry to children. This 178-page book emphasizes the importance of poetry in enhancing language skills and fostering a compassionate understanding of oneself and the world. Groesch draws on her thirty years of experience as an educator to provide insights and practical suggestions for integrating poetry into various subjects, making it accessible for both teachers and students.
Readers will find a blend of instructional guidance and a collection of poems created by Groesch and her students, aimed at engaging children in creative writing. The book includes simple poetry activities that encourage participation from even the most hesitant learners. By transforming the classroom into a supportive community of writers, “Poet Tree” aims to inspire students to express themselves and appreciate the art of poetry as a meaningful form of communication.
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Poet Tree is an invaluable tool for teaching kids how to write poetry. Why poetry? As author Mary Groesch has learned throughout her thirty years as an educator, kids who know how to read and write poems have a better grasp of language-and a clearer, more compassionate view of themselves and the world.
A classroom guide, as well as a collection of poems by Groesch and several of her young students, this book offers suggestions on simple poetry activities that can engage even the most uncertain children. It explains how to integrate poetry throughout your curriculum by approaching historical and cultural lessons from a different perspective.
Beyond the poetry assignments and examples, you’ll also discover how you can transform your classroom of students into a community of writers who encourage one another to be themselves and do their best.
Introduce children to the art of poetry, and you’ll give them access to a timeless, heartfelt form of communication that speaks even beyond words.
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