RAR #140: How to Fold Poetry into Your Routin...

Over the past few months on the podcast, we’ve talked a lot about how reading aloud benefits kids academically, how it develops their resilience, empathy, and virtue, and even reduces physiological stress. Today on the show, we’re diving into the flip side of reading: writing. Wi ...  Show more

Books are so much more than just a collection of words. They are lanterns that illuminate our lives in so many incredible ways.Today, I want to share a story with you about a group of women who also believed in the power of books to transform lives. So much so, that they were wil ...  Show more

Roses are red, violets are blue, has poetry ever been intimidating for you? For many people, this art form can feel unapproachable, but poet and educator Sarah Kay, suggests that people who don’t like poetry just maybe haven’t found a poem that really speaks to them. Sarah propos ...  Show more

Poetry is often perceived to be "hard" or inaccessible, but as our next guests illustrate, poetry can offer an "uplifting journey through everyday moments, moods and experiences" for kids at any age or stage of development. Author Matthew Burgess and illustrator Doug Salati join ...  Show more

How do you write a poem? Do you have to rhyme words? Let's help Elliot with his school homework as he creates his very first little poem. Link to episode transcript. Parents, we have plenty of activities, games, and songs that will teach your little one all about collaboration, c ...  Show more

Do you agree that poetry is therapeutic? I do, so on this episode I will read to you some lovely poems on love & life.