K-12 Resources for Homeschool Parents and Educators
Helping Kids Make Friends with Poetry
Kids who read poetry
- Learn to attend & listen better
- Are more engaged readers
- Have the foundation needed to write poems of their own
What Does Poetry Do? Poetry…
- Hones our ears for language and new vocabulary
- Helps us learn to read and think metaphorically
- Requires careful attention, inviting us to slow down, look and listen
Want 9 More Reasons to Read Poetry? Scroll down to the Resource Library!
Welcome!
I’m Jody, a retired teacher, poet, and Nana of six, and I love helping homeschool parents and educators teach children how to make friends with poetry. Drawing on my 20 plus years of classroom experience as well as my own published work, I combine a love of poetry with helping others to make friends with poetry, too.
Using my how-to resources, accessible guides and curated lists, parents and teachers will have everything needed to tiptoe into the world of poetry, whether in the home or classroom.
Whether you want a simple, accessible way to include poetry lessons in your homeschool rhythms or simply want to discover good poetry books for your kids (or grandkids), you’ve come to the right place!
Want a Quick Place to Begin?
Download my free “Poetry 101 Starter Kit” and have the tools you need to help your kids make friends with poetry. Includes 3 Ready-Made Lessons for students ages 5-17.
Intimidated by poetry?
How I can Help
Whether you’re a homeschool parent shaping curriculum, want to introduce poetry to the kids in your life or are a teacher building a classroom lesson, I’m here to help make poetry accessible.
You’ll find curated reading lists, step-by-step guides and poetic inspiration rooted in my 20-plus years of classroom experience and a lifelong love of words.
Poetry Resources
Curated reading lists, picture books, writing prompts, and downloadable guides to help you teach poetry with ease.
Teaching Support
Simple, classroom-tested strategies for helping kids read, understand, and enjoy poetry — no expertise required.
Inspiration
Thoughtful reflections, seasonal reading lists, and ideas that spark curiosity and “aha!” moments for kids and grownups alike.
What’s in the Resource Library? Lessons & activities for ages K-High School
- How to Write a Poem with Pictures
- How to use ‘Jabberwocky’ to teach reading, grammar & vocab
- How to use ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ to write a Rhyming poem
- 5 Things to Know about Poetry
- 10 Best Poetry Collections for Children
- 9 Reasons to Read Poetry
- And more!
