"That keeps us from developing personal relationships with poetry." So rest easy as you read a poem — there's no quiz at the end! 2. Don't worry about 'getting it' People often put pressure on ...

Today, we help you pay attention to the sound and feel of this week’s poem. Play our game to see how much you’ve already ...

Poems can evoke laughter, tears, and thoughtful reflection. Recent research has shown their therapeutic effects: how they can reduce stress, relieve grief, and increase well-being.

Reading a poem can be a little bit like that. As you read each line of the poem, you are digging deeper and deeper, finding out more about the meaning of the poem and what the poet intended.

Understanding the subject of a poem The first thing you should do when given a poem is read its title carefully. The title should give you some ideas of the poem’s subject, tone, or genre.

If a child can read “teach,” then the "-each" in teach can help them say beach, reach, peach, breach and longer more complex ...

Make sure to read the entirety of the poem with your little ones to get them ready for Santa’s arrival! De Christmas is finish’; It was rather skinnish, An’ laughin’; she knows dat her pa ...

Poetry seemed like the best way to do this. “A Poetry Handbook” is an outstanding short-read for aspiring poets and poetry readers who are looking for a strong foundation for understanding the ...

We published it about a year ago, and there was great response, lots of people read it. The comments were great and a lot of people said, “I’m not interested in poems so much, but this was ...

April is National Poetry Month. Poets share advice on how to make a meaningful connection with the art form. One tip? Think of the poem like a movie or a play — and you're the director.