We are studying Emily Dickenson for this term. So, we do one poem a week with that. We too, are always trying to memorize a poem. I generally let my kids hear one they like and then they memorize it. We are also involved in a co-op that allows them to recite their poems when they are ready.
However, we usually read our literature story of choice at lunch and dinner. I always read a couple poems after the book just for fun. Some days I do it both meals and some days not either. (Sometimes we are really into our book and they just have to hear more of the book.)
I like the idea of them really getting to know a poet. But, I also have found that reading poems to them whenever we can, fosters a love for poetry. We read Robert Louis Stevenson this summer and the kids, for now, are stating he is their favorite. We are getting to know Emily Dickenson and I can see them really liking her as well.
I find it so simple to read a couple poems a day to them. I keep a couple books right on our hutch by our dinner table, and often time they will say which one they want to read out of.
My kids love to memorize anything. Of course, they are at the perfect memorizing age; 7,5 and 3. They constantly amaze me with their ability to memorize and how quickly they do it!
🙂
Blessings,
Renee
