Poetry in Spring: Teacher Resource with over 100 Poems, Vocabulary, Hands-On Activities, and Writing Lessons

by Christine Owens, Quentin Owens (Illustrator)

Poetry in Spring is designed to make poetry an enjoyable and enlightening experience for both teacher and student. Whether you're a classroom teacher or a homeschooling parent, this resource will help you introduce classic and modern poetry to your students with ease and joy.
This is the second book in a series of four, with each book focused on a single season. In Poetry in Spring, you'll find a rich collection of poems that not only celebrate the season but also explore related themes such as Saint Patrick's Day, Mother's Day, rainbows, limericks, gardening, insects, flowers, hard work, nature, and more.

You'll also find three poetry writing lessons, vocabulary flashcards, delicious recipes, and hands-on activities to bring the poems to life-turning your poetry time into something your children will look forward to week after week.
I promise that if you use this book throughout the spring semester or season, you'll have fresh, meaningful poetry and activities to enjoy all season long. The content connects to topics you're likely already exploring, while expanding your students' vocabulary, literary appreciation, and emotional understanding.

Inside this book, you'll
- The definitions of 150+ challenging words are right beneath each poem for quick reference
- Over 100 poems, enough to read one poem every day during the spring months
- 36 printable vocabulary flashcards (12 per month), plus blank cards to customize your learning
- 92 mini poet biographies filled with fascinating facts
- 12 inspiring quotes about poetry
- 4 hands-on, cross-curricular 1 math, 2 science, and 1 craft
- 6 recipes (3 drinks + 3 snacks), all inspired by the poems, to enjoy with your students
- 3 accessible poetry writing lessons covering limericks, butterfly cinquains, and couplets
- 36 writing prompts to encourage your budding poets
- Chapters organized by month and theme for quick, relevant selections

229 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 26, 2025

Reviews

[Arjaye-Rose Brewer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a beautiful collection of poems which we enjoyed reading during our homeschool morning tea poetry time.

Some of the poems eg. fairies, weren’t for us but the rest we enjoyed. Some of the poems we would like to go back and read again.