children’s poetry

Read a lot of poetry. If you want to write poetry, start by reading poetry. …

Start small. .

try telling a story with your poem. …

What is the definition of a poem?

A poem is a piece of writing where the writer expresses a range of feelings, meanings and ideas by using a series of words which often contain a mixture of images, rhythm and rhyme. Poems can be spoken (performed) or read.

What is rhyme?

Rhyme is where sounds in words are repeated to make a pattern,

What is a limerick?

A limerick is a verse containing five lines; where lines one, two, and five rhyme and lines three and four rhyme. Limericks are fun to read and write and they help your child to practice using rhymes and rhythm. 

What is shape poetry?

Shape poetry is where a poem is written about a particular object. The poem is designed to fit in the shape of the object which is being described.

Michael Wayne Rosen is a British children’s author and poet who has written 140 books. He served as Children’s Laureate from 2007 to 2009, and has also been a television presenter and political columnist.

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