We need poetry. We really do. Let's face it. Poetry promotes literacy, builds community, and fosters emotional resilience. It can cross boundaries that little else can. Poetry is an essential part of language and expression. Reading and writing poetry can support and extend young children's language and literacy development. Poetry can connect students to one another and the world around them. Whether you are looking to use poetry to teach the essential tools of writing, or if you want to learn how to use this powerful genre to spark student engagement, or you just need to help your students prepare for the CCSS, our authors can help guide you on your path, Heinemann has books and resources that can help you.

Naming the World: A Year of Poems and Lessons
by Nancie Atwell

Awakening the Heart: Exploring Poetry in Elementary and Middle School
by Georgia Heard

For the Good of the Earth and Sun: Teaching Poetry
by Georgia Heard

Climb Inside a Poem: Reading and Writing Poetry Across the Year
by Georgia Heard and Lester Laminack

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Reading Poetry in the Middle Grades (eBook)
by Paul Janeczko

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Reading Poetry in the Middle Grades CCSS Exemplar Poems and Lessons (eBook)
by Paul Janeczko

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Outspoken! How to Improve Writing and Speaking Skills Through Poetry Performance
by Michael Salinger and Sara Holbrook

Practical Poetry: A Nonstandard Approach to Meeting Content-Area Standards
by Sara Holbrook

Explore Poetry
by Donald Graves