1st Grade Poetry Centers

Have your students practice writing Haikus about some of their favorite jobs. They can choose a job or pick from a list of jobs. They then get to brainstorm and create their own Haikus about the job. A fun way to incorporate poetry and Haikus.

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Fête des pères-French Father's Day Tribute and Tribute to that Special Someone in the lives of students. Have you always found it difficult to find resources around Father's Day? This resource includes 6 variations on the theme of Father's Day just in case your K-3 students in French Immersion need to change things up for the Special Person in their lives. A great, engaging, and fun activity that can be quickly integrated in to your plans for Father's Day to send a loving message to that special guy in the lives of littles.

What's in the resource?

-Mon Papa est parfait page: cute questionaire for students to fill out the likes and dislikes for dad/grandpa/uncle/cousin/neighbour/you.

-acrostic poem for the word P-A-R-F-A-I-T

-possible answer key for the acrostic poem to prompt ideas

Pages included are:

Mon papa

Mon grand-papa

Mon oncle

Mon cousin

Mon voisin

Tu es

Parfait acrostic poem page

Answer key

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Who can use this resource:

French Immersion teachers in the Kindergarten to Grade Three classroom and those teaching beginner French students. Can be used at the Grade 4-6 level with Core French students learning to segment and blend complex sounds.

What grade level:

I personally use these activities with 1st and 2nd Grade students in French Immersion. I feel confident that students from K-3 will find these most useful and teachers can come back to them year after year with their students. Core French teachers will be sure to add the resource to their repertoire for Grades 4 to 6 as they learn to read and write at the Junior level.

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4. A variety of Special Someone to choose from for Father's Day
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6. Highlights the importance of honouring the amazing things our Fathers do each and every day
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Use these letter of the week activities to teach your students the /b/ sound. These engaging centers are perfect for your pre-school or kindergarten students to use at centers or stations while learning the sounds of the alphabet. Students will create a bear in the shape of the letter b, build a rhyming letter b poem (that focuses on the beginning sound /b/), and complete their own letter b poem worksheet.

Letter B Craft: B is for Bear

Teach your students the /b/ sound with this fun, easy, printable letter b craft pattern! Improve letter and sound recognition as students create a visual mnemonic device to connect the beginning sound /b/ with a bear in the shape of a uppercase letter b!

This phonics activity is great for...

• interactive alphabet notebooks
• letter of the day or letter of the week
• reviewing or introducing letter sounds
• small group activities or literacy centers
• fine motor development (gluing, coloring, tracing, and cutting skills)
• and creating a sound wall bulletin board in your classroom as a visual reminder of the sound

This letter craft file includes THREE printable template options for turning the uppercase letter b into a bear:

• Print each page onto colored paper (construction paper, cardstock, or colored printer paper) and have the students cut and glue each part
• One printable page to be printed in color then have students cut and glue each part (NO PREP!)
• One printable page to be printed in black and white then have students color, cut, and glue each part (NO PREP!) This page could also be printed on to cardstock to cut and trace onto colored paper

Letter B Poem Activities

Use this letter b poem pocket chart station and worksheet to focus on the letter b for your letter of the week or letter of the day reading centers & improve your preschool or kindergarten students' letter and sound recognition.

Full page poem - great for whole group introduction & use at the pocket chart center

• Read the poem to students and have them identify the words the begin with the sound
• Read the poem to students and have them identify the words the rhyme
• Have students circle or highlight the letter

Individual poems with 3 pictures - great for alphabet notebooks or letter of the day/week

• Have students color, cut, and glue the poem and pictures onto construction paper
• Have students circle or highlight the letter
• Have students complete as an accountability worksheet for the pocket chart center

Pocket chart words & 3 pictures - great for interactive centers and stations

• Have students build the poem on a pocket chart or carpet
• Have students find the letter (use highlighter strips, or cut transparent binder dividers)
• Have students sort the words by beginning letter or number of letters

These poem activities are great for...

• Interactive alphabet notebooks
• Letter of the day or letter of the week
• Reviewing or introducing letter sounds & beginning sounds
• Small group activities or literacy centers
• Fine motor development (gluing, coloring, and cutting skills)
• Recognizing rhyming words
• Learning print concepts by following & matching print from left to right, top to bottom

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35 Mother's Day English and Spanish elementary grade activities for coloring and writing. 

Includes:

• letters
• poems
• banners
• word searches (lower & upper reading levels)
• reasons why you're a great mom
• stationary with borders
• and much, much more!

Great for cutting and pasting, to give as gifts, and for teaching coloring and creative writing skills. Great Mother's Day memory makers!

Pair with Mother's Day Coloring Sheets from Educator Helper.

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These acorn sentence writing prompts are perfect for a fall writing center. There are 8 prompts for factual and opinion writing and 2 prompts for autumn acrostic poems. Each prompt is available with two writing line versions. Opinion and factual prompt pages also include a section for students to draw a picture of what they wrote.

Types of Prompts:

• Acorns are ______
• I like acorns because _____
• I like squirrels because _____
• Acorns feel _____
• If I plant an acorn _____
• The squirrel _____
• Squirrels can _____
• The squirrel went to _____ because _____
• 2 acrostic poems

These fall writing prompts help students be successful with writing. Coming up with a topic to write about is often then hardest part of writing. Each prompt gives students a that starting point to begin writing.

When to Use:

• Writing Centers
• Independent Writing Practice
• Homework

These writing prompts are no prep. The teacher can just print off the pages and hand them to students to complete.

More Writing Activities

Guided Writing with Acorns

Guided Writing with Apples

Guided Writing with Bears

Guided Writing with Flowers

Guided Writing with Pumpkins

Inspire your students to express their creativity with our "Summer Poem - Acrostic Poem Template Worksheet." This engaging resource is perfect for capturing the essence of summer through the art of poetry. Whether your students have a sunny or stormy view of the season, this worksheet will guide them in crafting their thoughts into a beautiful acrostic poem.

Product Highlights:

• Examples Page: The opening page features three example acrostic poems about summer—two positive and one negative—to show students different perspectives and inspire their creativity.
• Drafting Section: Includes space for students to write their first draft, allowing them to brainstorm and refine their ideas.
• Final Draft Page: A dedicated page for students to neatly write their final version of their acrostic poem.
• Drawing Page: An additional page where students can draw illustrations to accompany each line of their poem, creating a visual representation of their words.

Why This Resource Is Essential:

• Encourages Creativity: Provides a structured yet flexible way for students to express their thoughts and feelings about summer through poetry and art.
• Enhances Writing Skills: Helps students practice their writing by creating acrostic poems, improving their vocabulary and poetic techniques.
• Promotes Reflection: Encourages students to reflect on their personal experiences and emotions associated with summer, whether positive or negative.
• Interactive and Engaging: Combines writing and drawing, making the activity fun and engaging for students.

Ideal For:

• Teachers looking for a creative writing activity that captures the spirit of summer.
• Educators seeking to integrate poetry and art into their curriculum.
• Classrooms that value expressive and reflective learning activities.

How to Use:

• Examples: Start by discussing the example acrostic poems on the opening page to give students ideas and inspiration.
• First Draft: Have students write their first draft on the provided page, encouraging them to brainstorm and refine their ideas.
• Final Draft: Once satisfied with their first draft, students can write their final version on the dedicated final draft page.
• Illustration: Allow students to draw what they've written for each line on the drawing page, adding a visual element to their poem.

With the "Summer Poem - Acrostic Poem Template Worksheet," students will enjoy exploring their thoughts and feelings about summer while enhancing their writing and artistic skills. This resource provides a perfect blend of creativity and structure, making it an ideal addition to your classroom activities.

Increase reading fluency with these New Year's-Themed Fluency Poems for 1st and 2nd Grade! This resource includes color and black-and-white versions to support reading comprehension and oral reading practice. Perfect for winter and New Year's literacy centers, guided reading, or homework assignments!

Poems Included

1. On New Year's Eve
2. A Brand New Year
3. Fireworks

Additional Features:

• Color and Black-and-White Versions for easy printing.
• Perfect for 1st and 2nd Grade Fluency Practice, Guided Reading, Literacy Centers, or Seasonal Reading Activities.
• Helps students improve reading fluency, comprehension, and expression while enjoying seasonal content.

A Halloween Acrostic poem! Students will use the word October to create their own acrostic poem. The second page students can choose a 5 letter Halloween word given on the worksheet and create their own acrostic poem.

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Use this letter c poem station and worksheet to focus on the letter c for your letter of the week or letter of the day reading centers to improve your preschool or kindergarten students' letter and sound recognition.

Full page poem - great for whole group introduction & use at the pocket chart center

• Read the poem to students and have them identify the words the begin with the /c/ sound
• Read the poem to students and have them identify the words the rhyme
• Have students circle or highlight the letter c

Individual poems with 3 pictures - great for alphabet notebooks or letter of the day/week

• Have students color, cut, and glue the poem and pictures onto construction paper
• Have students circle or highlight the letter c
• Have students complete as an accountability worksheet for the pocket chart center

Pocket chart words & 3 pictures - great for interactive centers and stations

• Have students build the poem on a pocket chart or carpet
• Have students find the letter s (use highlighter strips, or cut transparent binder dividers)
• Have students sort the words by beginning letter or number of letters

These poem activities are great for...

• Interactive alphabet notebooks
• Letter of the day or letter of the week
• Reviewing or introducing letter sounds & beginning sounds
• Small group activities or literacy centers
• Fine motor development (gluing, coloring, and cutting skills)
• Recognizing rhyming words
• Learning print concepts by following & matching print from left to right, top to bottom

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Increase reading fluency with these Martin Luther King-Themed Fluency Poems for 1st and 2nd Grade! This resource includes color and black-and-white versions to support reading comprehension and oral reading practice. Perfect for winter and MLK literacy centers, guided reading, or homework assignments!

Poems Included

1. A Dream For All
2. Marching
3. Colors Of Us

Additional Features:

• Color and Black-and-White Versions for easy printing.
• Perfect for 1st and 2nd Grade Fluency Practice, Guided Reading, Literacy Centers, or Seasonal Reading Activities.
• Help students improve reading fluency, comprehension, and expression while enjoying social studies content.

This is a fun, creative writing assignment you could give to your students during the month of October. Students will get to choose their own Halloween topic and then follow the instructions to write their own Cinquain.

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Use this letter a poem pocket chart station and worksheet to focus on the short vowel sound /a/ for your letter of the week or letter of the day reading centers & improve your preschool or kindergarten students' letter and sound recognition.

Full page poem - great for whole group introduction & use at the pocket chart center

• Read the poem to students and have them identify the words the begin with the /a/ sound
• Read the poem to students and have them identify the words the rhyme
• Have students circle or highlight the letter a

Individual poems with 3 pictures - great for alphabet notebooks or letter of the day/week

• Have students color, cut, and glue the poem and pictures onto construction paper
• Have students circle or highlight the letter a
• Have students complete as an accountability worksheet for the pocket chart center

Pocket chart words & 3 pictures - great for interactive centers and stations

• Have students build the poem on a pocket chart or carpet
• Have students find the letter a (use highlighter strips, or cut transparent binder dividers)
• Have students sort the words by beginning letter or number of letters

These poem activities are great for...

• Interactive alphabet notebooks
• Letter of the day or letter of the week
• Reviewing or introducing letter sounds & beginning sounds
• Small group activities or literacy centers
• Fine motor development (gluing, coloring, and cutting skills)
• Recognizing rhyming words
• Learning print concepts by following & matching print from left to right, top to bottom

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These poems make a perfect alphabet book when used with my alphabet letter crafts. Check them out HERE

Increase reading fluency with these Thanksgiving-Themed Fluency Poems for 1st and 2nd Grade! This resource includes color and black-and-white versions to support reading comprehension and oral reading practice. Perfect for fall literacy centers, guided reading, or homework assignments!

A fun way to introduce and write Haikus. Students get to draft a Haiku about each of the four seasons and then transfer them onto a Haiku Cube which they can color and decorate. Then they get to cut and glue to have their own cute Haiku Cube. A fun and easy way to add poetry into your classroom.

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Use these letter of the week activities to teach your students the /c/ sound. These engaging centers are perfect for your pre-school or kindergarten students to use at centers or stations while learning the sounds of the alphabet. Students will create a bear in the shape of the letter c, build a rhyming letter c poem (that focuses on the beginning sound /c/), and complete their own letter c poem worksheet.

Letter C Craft: C is for Cow

Teach your students the /c/ sound with this fun, easy, printable letter c craft pattern! Improve letter and sound recognition as students create a visual mnemonic device to connect the beginning sound /c/ with a cow in the shape of a uppercase letter c!

This phonics activity is great for...

• interactive alphabet notebooks
• letter of the day or letter of the week
• reviewing or introducing letter sounds
• small group activities or literacy centers
• fine motor development (gluing, coloring, tracing, and cutting skills)
• and creating a sound wall bulletin board in your classroom as a visual reminder of the sound

The letter c is for cow craft file includes THREE, NO PREP, printable template options (plus an additional three options for attached or detached eyes) for turning the uppercase letter c into a cow:

• One printable page with no spots on the cow (have your students draw their own spots)
• One printable page with spots outlined on the cow (have your students color the spots)
• One printable page with black spots on the cow

Letter C Poem Activities

Use this letter c poem pocket chart station and worksheet to focus on the letter c for your letter of the week or letter of the day reading centers & improve your preschool or kindergarten students' letter and sound recognition.

Full page poem - great for whole group introduction & use at the pocket chart center

• Read the poem to students and have them identify the words the begin with the sound
• Read the poem to students and have them identify the words the rhyme
• Have students circle or highlight the letter

Individual poems with 3 pictures - great for alphabet notebooks or letter of the day/week

• Have students color, cut, and glue the poem and pictures onto construction paper
• Have students circle or highlight the letter
• Have students complete as an accountability worksheet for the pocket chart center

Pocket chart words & 3 pictures - great for interactive centers and stations

• Have students build the poem on a pocket chart or carpet
• Have students find the letter (use highlighter strips, or cut transparent binder dividers)
• Have students sort the words by beginning letter or number of letters

These poem activities are great for...

• Interactive alphabet notebooks
• Letter of the day or letter of the week
• Reviewing or introducing letter sounds & beginning sounds
• Small group activities or literacy centers
• Fine motor development (gluing, coloring, and cutting skills)
• Recognizing rhyming words
• Learning print concepts by following & matching print from left to right, top to bottom

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Increase reading fluency and writing skills with these punctuation-themed Fluency Poems for 1st and 2nd Grade! This resource includes color and black-and-white versions to support reading comprehension and oral reading practice. Perfect for literacy centers, guided reading, or homework assignments!

Poems Included

1. Exciting Exclamations!
2. Curious Questions
3. Perfect Periods
4. Clever Commas
5. quotation marks
6. Dot Dot Dot Ellipses
7. Amazing Apostrophes

Additional Features:

• Color and Black-and-White Versions for easy printing.
• Perfect for 1st and 2nd Grade Fluency Practice, Guided Reading, andLiteracy Center Activities.
• Help students improve reading fluency, comprehension, and expression while enjoying learning content.

Use this letter b poem pocket chart station and worksheet to focus on the letter b for your letter of the week or letter of the day reading centers & improve your preschool or kindergarten students' letter and sound recognition.

Full page poem - great for whole group introduction & use at the pocket chart center

• Read the poem to students and have them identify the words the begin with the /s/ sound
• Read the poem to students and have them identify the words the rhyme
• Have students circle or highlight the letter s

Individual poems with 3 pictures - great for alphabet notebooks or letter of the day/week

• Have students color, cut, and glue the poem and pictures onto construction paper
• Have students circle or highlight the letter s
• Have students complete as an accountability worksheet for the pocket chart center

Pocket chart words & 3 pictures - great for interactive centers and stations

• Have students build the poem on a pocket chart or carpet
• Have students find the letter s (use highlighter strips, or cut transparent binder dividers)
• Have students sort the words by beginning letter or number of letters

These poem activities are great for...

• Interactive alphabet notebooks
• Letter of the day or letter of the week
• Reviewing or introducing letter sounds & beginning sounds
• Small group activities or literacy centers
• Fine motor development (gluing, coloring, and cutting skills)
• Recognizing rhyming words
• Learning print concepts by following & matching print from left to right, top to bottom

Bundle & SAVE

Get the A-Z poem growing bundle & save 50% Check it out HERE

Looking for just the letter poems? Get them HERE

These poems make a perfect alphabet book when used with my alphabet letter crafts. Check them out HERE

Increase reading fluency with these 70th Day of School-Themed Fluency Poems for 1st and 2nd Grade! This resource includes color and black-and-white versions to support reading comprehension and oral reading practice. Perfect for literacy centers, guided reading, or homework assignments!

Increase reading fluency with these 50th Day of School-Themed Fluency Poems for 1st and 2nd Grade! This resource includes color and black-and-white versions to support reading comprehension and oral reading practice. Perfect for literacy centers, guided reading, or homework assignments!

Increase reading fluency with these 60th Day of School-Themed Fluency Poems for 1st and 2nd Grade! This resource includes color and black-and-white versions to support reading comprehension and oral reading practice. Perfect for literacy centers, guided reading, or homework assignments!