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A Poetry Curriculum For Primary Teachers, Janice M. Matheny Jan 1998

A Poetry Curriculum For Primary Teachers, Janice M. Matheny

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This project examined the role of poetry in language development and literacy acquisition in children. The review of current literature strongly supported the rationale for providing poetry experiences beginning at an early age and continuing on through the first few years of school. All stages of language development benefit from exposure to rhythm and rhyme. Poetry can be there to bridge the gap as young children speak their first words, read their first book and write their first sentence. Included is a poetry curriculum centering on the theme of Playground Rhymes. It was specifically written for primary teachers. The research …


A Note To The Frozen Chosen, Thomas Knestrict Ed. D. Jan 1998

A Note To The Frozen Chosen, Thomas Knestrict Ed. D.

Electronic Journal for Inclusive Education

A poem written by Tom Knestrict (Turtlesongs 1997).


The Wisdom Of Youth, Thomas Knestrict Ed. D. Jan 1998

The Wisdom Of Youth, Thomas Knestrict Ed. D.

Electronic Journal for Inclusive Education

A poem written by Tom Knestrict (Turtlesongs 1994).