Poetry4Kids (https://www.poetry4kids.com/) is a “poetry playground” for children to learn how
to write poetry. The website features an archive of poems created by children’s
author, Kenn Nisbitt. His poems have appeared in magazines, school textbooks,
audio CDs, and even restaurant placemats. Nisbitt wanted to create a website
where he can share his poetry to children all over the world. He updates the
website with a new poem weekly and consistently responds to children who send
him emails about his poetry.
On the homepage, a user can find all the links to
different features of the website. Interactive features for children to use
include funny poems to read, poetry lessons, poetry games, and a rhyming
dictionary. The homepage also includes links to biographies of the author and
access to books he has created over the years. Kenn Nisbitt provides a calendar
of events and opens reservations for author visits in different schools.
The lessons that Kenn
Nisbitt provides on the website includes numerous links to different topics
about poetry. Topics of his lessons include how to write funny poetry, rhythm
in poetry, poetic forms, poetic styles, reciting poetry, and lesson plans for
teachers. Another unique feature of this tab is the poetry dictionary and word
rhyming list. When a user clicks on a lesson, the template will include a
step-by-step instruction and examples.
This website would be very useful for young students
to use when they are starting to learn about poetry. It gives many examples of
different types of poems and gives instruction and tips on how to create a
poem. It is visually appealing for children with illustrations and games that
relate to stories that they have read. It is also easy to navigate with large
text and colorful buttons.
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