Monday, June 22, 2015

How To Write Childrens Poems About Animals

By Freida Michael


If a person wants to write poetry for kids there are certain things that need to be taken into consideration. They have to make sure that what they write is not too complicated and that it is fun so that the children can understand what they are saying. Here is a look how to write childrens poems about animals that are educational and entertaining at the same time.

For little children, poetry can teach them the sounds and behaviors of various creatures they see in the zoo, the farm or out in the wild. They can learn the sounds that cows and goats make and how they treat their young. They can also learn about lions and tigers and how they hunt for their food. This helps the child to learn about animals at an early age and have an appreciation for them.

A person can also teach a child how to write their own poetry about their favorite pet. They can be taught the basic elements of how to construct a poem and then use what they have been given to talk about how they feel. If a child is going through a rough time, this can be very therapeutic for them, like when they lost a pet dog or cat that they really loved.

Besides learning about the animals themselves, kids can also be taught about the suffering that an animal might be going through. There are a number of people who use the opportunity to write animal poetry for kids that explains to them the dangers that certain species have to endure. They teach them what they can do in their own way to make things better.

To write poetry for children, there are a few things to keep in mind. A person has to think in terms of what children want and how they feel about life in general. Having fun is the theme of a child's life, therefore poetry should be fun for them as well. If it is not funny in some way that they can appreciate then they will lose interest.

The length of the poem should also be in line with how long a child's attentions span is at any given moment. Poetry that is short and to the point is great for kids because they will not be lost with too many words. It takes skill to be able to write something that is engaging in a few lines where a child can be entertained but at the same time learn a lesson.

The musical quality of poetry is also important. This is known as rhyme and it is one of the most important components of a poem for children. Even if a person has a long poem, they can still hold a child's interest if the lines rhyme. This helps the child to follow along and anticipate what is going to take place in the poem.

These are just some of the aspects of poetry for children and, in particular, those that talk about animals. There a number of poetry books for kids that one can find on the market. However, it is a good idea to let the child decide if that book is something that they find interesting or not.




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