Poetry

Poets for young readers (Brod Bagert, Nikki Grimes, Ron Koertge, Tony Mitton, Andrea Perry, Maria Testa, April Halprin Wayland and Jane Yolen) discuss their backgrounds and writing philosophies, as well as their thoughts on poetry in schools.

As the site says: "Poetry doesn't just live in books - it lives in the sound of the words, the voice of the poet." At the Children's Poetry Archive, kids can listen to audio recordings of favorite poems and poets.

Part of the Poetry Foundation's official web site, this site features articles about top-level children's poets, a list of books considered "essential to a superb children's poetry library," and an archive of children's poetry.

Rebus rhymes, Mother Goose rhymes, and many rhyme-associated activities are featured. Part of the Enchanted Learning web site. (Membership section also available for a fee.)

Fun poetry for kids by English poet Gareth Lancaster.

A collection of Mother Goose nursery rhymes, many of them illustrated.

The Poetry Zone is a web site set up primarily to enable children and teenagers to publish their own poetry and reviews. It's the site of UK poet Roger Stevens and features his own fun poetry, as well.

Former teacher Andrew Collette is a performance poet and has been featured regularly on the BBC radio. His site includes "nice" poems and "yuck" poems. Besides reading his poems, visitors can also opt to watch videos or listen to audio recordings.

Lessons from author Karla Kuskin on how to write poetry, aimed at 4th through 8th graders.

Lessons on how to write "I Spy" riddle rhymes with author Jean Marzollo, aimed at grades 2-5.