Children have many questions: What do animals do in winter? What does peace mean? Who makes up a family? What would life be like if we were lions? This charmingly-illustrated book helps teachers and parents answer these questions, and more, in a fun and captivating way.A Sackful of Poems is a compilation of lyrical adventures inspired by the author's many years of working in the field of education. The collection explores various subject areas, including literacy, numeracy and seasonal themes. From a mysterious robot and a fire breathing dragon to a monster under the bed - some poems are silly, some are profound. What a fascinating way for children to learn about the world around them.Teaching with poetry in mind allows children to experience an exciting variation in the classroom. It also offers many other benefits:
- encourages a love of reading
- strengthens speaking and listening skills
- activates prior knowledge
- explores language conventions
- studies perspective (character, voice)
- builds empathy
- promotes creativity
- teaches imagery and effect
- reviews facts
- brings otherwise dull topics to life.At the most fundamental level, poetry is pure pleasure.
Lora Rozler's anthology is must-have for every home and classroom.