I help parents and educators teach children how to make friends with poetry.
Are you a parent who wants to discover good poetry books for your kids?
A teacher or leader who wants to introduce poetry to your students?
A homeschooling parent looking to add a poetry unit to your curriculum and unsure where to begin?
Well, you’ve come to the right place.
Hello There, I’m Jody.
Author, Poet & Teacher
I’m Jody, a retired teacher, poet, and Nana of six, and I love helping parents and educators teach children how to make friends with poetry. Drawing on my 20 plus years experience in the classroom as well as my own published work, I combine a love of poetry with teaching others to love it, too.
Using my resources, guides and curated lists, you will have everything you need to introduce your child to the world of poetry, whether in the home or classroom.
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.
Intimidated by poetry?
How I can Help
Whether you’re a parent introducing poetry at home, a teacher building a lesson, or a homeschooler shaping your curriculum, I’m here to make poetry accessible. You’ll find curated reading lists, step-by-step guides, writing templates, and inspiration rooted in 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.
WHY TEACH POETRY?
Poetry hones our ears for language and new vocabulary
It helps us learn to read metaphorically—a key skill for Bible readers!
It requires careful attention—whether reading it or writing
Kids who hear poetry are:
Better listeners,
More engaged readers,
and have the foundation needed to write poems of their own
