The form is just a way to give a container to it.” Santos, who is also a mother, recommends showing kids many different types of poetry, especially those that don’t rhyme, and asking them what ...

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This debut novel in verse goes beyond telling a story—it also develops characters through the use of specific poetic forms. Shovan, a poetry teacher for children, says that while drafting the ...

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(The small set will also enjoy the Foundation’s Poemtime program on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m., where kids ages 2-5 can experience poetry through interactive storytime and crafts.) Need another ...