The program will start with the picture book, The Smart Cookie by Jory John. This well open a conversation about poetry.
A poem is a fun way to say something. Poems often make you think or feel something
new. There are many types of poetry such as:
Haiku
The haiku (or hokku) is an ancient form of Japanese poetry that has become very popular all over the world. Renowned for its small size, haikus consist of just three lines (tercet); the first and third lines have five syllables, whereas the second has seven. Haikus don’t have to rhyme and are usually written to evoke a particular mood or instance. So, you can have a lot of fun with them!
melting in your mouth fresh baked chocolate chip cookies oops, am i drooling?
Free verse
Free verse is a popular style of modern poetry, and as its name suggests there is a fair amount of freedom when it comes to writing a poem like this. Free verse can rhyme or not, it can have as many lines or stanzas as the poet wants, and it can be about anything you like!
Acrostic
This type of poetry spells out a name, word, phrase or message with the first letter of each line of the poem. It can rhyme or not, and typically the word spelt out, lays down the theme of the poem.
In our program today, we are going to make an acrostic poem about Spring.
After 15 minutes, allow kids to share their poems with the group. At the conclusion, give kids there individually wrapped cookies to take home. Kids poetry to be hung up in the lobby. Afterwards, kids will be called to pick up their poetry.
Prep: Make cookies. Sugar cookies with yellow frosting with multi sprinkles. Print out Spring Acrostic Poem on white cardstock. One per child. Layout spring books that kids can use to help them create their poem.
Supplies:
Clear Plastic Cookie Bags - 144 Pc. https://www.orientaltrading.com/clear-plastic-cookie-bags-144-pc--a2-13963429.fltr?keyword=plastic+wrap+for+cookies
Book: The Smart Cookie by Jory John
White Cardstock
Colored pencils
Crayons
Markers
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