Teaching kids to pen poetry can be done if the steps are broken down. Youngsters learn best when it is easy and simply accomplished. Essentially all that you need to do is show kids the easiest way to rhyme words and then put them together.

Following is the lists of methods

1. Write words lists – On the board or at home on a chunk of paper write a listing of words that rhyme such as try, high, fly, kite, night, fun, run, ramble, home, and so on. Next, have the youngsters prepare some of the words in a sentence.

2. Recite to them – Write some sentences you come up with or select some of the youngster’s and recite them. This way they can hear the words rhyming.

3. Read the Bible – The Bible is drafted in poetry and is the most generally read book in the world. Try reading parts of the Bible and discuss with the kids why it rhymes. Have the children try and imitate some of the verses. The poems don’t have to be real.

4. Rhyming games – A useful strategy for teaching kids poetry is to use games. Nursery rhymes are just some of the 1st poetry we hear. You can read a few of these to the youngsters and have them stomp their feet and clap to the rhythmic pattern they hear. Be prepared for some noise but this is awfully effective.

5. Poems about pets – Try having the kids write a poem about their favorite pet. They can also write poems about their grandparents. The point is to help them relate with what they are doing a poem about.

6. Music - Play different musical selection and mention the way in which the words mix like the words in poems. There are commonly rhymes used. This could help the older children become more interested by poetry when they understand that their favourite musical groups stick to many forms of prose in their music. Creating poems is an enjoyable activity and the youngsters will like it. You have to start with straightforward rhyming schemes so that the scholars can build confidence also you can use the games and music to further their understanding.