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Writing
Curated OER

Poems: calligrams

For Students 1st - 3rd Standards
Have fun with shape poems! First and second graders write calligrams that add to the meaning of their poems. Great for your poetry unit or if you want to combine poetry and art lessons. 
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Getting Started With Poetry

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Great ideas for introducting poetry to first grade or kindergarden students! These real teachers share what they do in their classrooms.