Teaching Poetry: Nurturing Hearts, Inspiring Minds

When: Saturday, April 27th 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET.

Format: Virtual workshop on Zoom. You’ll receive an access code after registration.

Dive into the art of teaching poetry with this practical and inspiring workshop designed for educators who teach students in K – 8. In this hands-on session, I'll guide you through techniques for launching a powerful poetry workshop in your classroom. Here's what you can expect:

Workshop Highlights:

• Practical Tips for Teaching Writing and Reading Poetry: Learn actionable strategies to make poetry accessible and enjoyable for your students.

• Inspirational Poetry Prompts: Discover effective prompts tailored to all students, sparking their creativity and passion for writing poetry.

• Creating a Poetry Environment: Explore ways to cultivate a poetic environment in your classroom that resonates with your students, fostering a love for poetry.

• Personal Poetry Crafting: Immerse yourself in the creative process by crafting your own poem. This firsthand exploration will deepen your understanding of poetry, allowing you to connect more intimately with your students.

• Resource Package: All participants will receive a comprehensive handout featuring mentor poems and a carefully curated list of favorite poetry books. These resources are designed to inspire and can be seamlessly integrated into your classroom.

• Free Audio Book: All participants will receive a free copy of Georgia’s new audio book, Awakening the Heart. (You can listen to chapter 1 now!)

• Certificate of Completion: Participants who successfully complete the workshop will receive a certificate of completion for their CV or teaching portfolios.

Teaching Poetry: Nurturing Hearts, Inspiring Minds promises to provide you with a toolbox of practical resources and strategies that you can immediately apply in your teaching practice.

The workshop draws inspiration from the latest edition of Georgia Heard's book, Awakening the Heart (Heinemann, April 2024).