Collaborative Poetry

These workshops can last between 30 and 90-minutes, depending on the number of classes you would like to take part – and, as they can lead to poems on any subject of your choice, they provide a fantastic way of linking poetry to other areas of the curriculum!

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Introduction

After exploring what makes a poem a poem, and the subject of theirs, pupils will be guided through an activity designed to support them in developing their ideas. Experimenting with rhyme and rhythm, they’ll then get the opportunity to write their own poems. Younger children will contribute to some collaborative poetry – with older pupils composing their own verses! And, for extra flexibility, workshops can be streamed into classrooms and/or pupils’ homes.

Exploring: rhyme, rhythm, tone, pace, performance skills

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Year Groups	EYFS – KS1 P1 – P3 Junior and Senior Infants
Curriculum	Literacy / Poetry
Pupil Numbers	30-90 minutes per workshop
Duration	Suitable for up to 30 pupils at a time
Space	School Hall

Workshop Testimonials

Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 have had a wonderful poetry day where we have created our own verses with actions that we will combine to make one amazing collaborative poem. We have actions for Christmas trees, snowmen, excitement and flaming Christmas puddings! pic.twitter.com/JddxVTFJfU
— St Wilfrid's (@St_Wilfrids_CE) December 1, 2022

St Wilfrid's

“The children thoroughly enjoyed their day and particularly loved performing at the beginning and end with the whole school. The students gained further understanding of how to use their ideas to write poetry, as well as a look at performing poetry.

Some staff were surprised by how some more reluctant readers and writers in class were engaged with the poetry. It was great to be able to involve the whole school in a workshop day all the way from EYFS and bring the children together to work collaboratively.”

Northway Primary Celebrations in Rhyme: Christmas

“Chris was absolutely incredible – the students gained so much for the workshop; albeit in sessions as short as half-an-hour. Students walked away with greater confidence and Chris really helped to create such a supportive and welcoming environment for all.

It was an absolute pleasure to work with you both, and I will definitely be in touch next year!”