Find Peace in a Poem
This is a book of poetry for everyone. Inside is a treasure trove of writing celebrating mindfulness. Read the poems aloud or curl up with them in a quiet corner.
Begin your children’s journey into a lifelong love of poetry. This beautifully illustrated collection features powerful poems written by a wide range of contemporary voices. They share their unique perspectives on the topic of mindfulness, from listening for silence and living in the moment to the colour of our dreams and what the trees can teach us.
Showcasing original poems alongside existing works, this is a book to share and treasure forever. Featuring brilliant poetry by: Mandy Coe, Jack Prelutsky, Pat Mora, Kate Wakeling, James Carter, Nikita Gil, lJoseph Coelho, Valerie Bloom, Amina Jama, Michael Rosen, Sue Hardy-Dawson, Mary Ann Hoberman, Georgia Heard, Sophia Thakur, Sanah Ahsan, Elizabeth Acevedo, Kit Wright, Naomi Shihab Nye, Zaro Wei.
This is a book of poetry for everyone. Inside is a treasure trove of writing celebrating mindfulness. Read the poems aloud or curl up with them in a quiet corner.
Begin your children’s journey into a lifelong love of poetry. This beautifully illustrated collection features powerful poems written by a wide range of contemporary voices. They share their unique perspectives on the topic of mindfulness, from listening for silence and living in the moment to the colour of our dreams and what the trees can teach us.
Showcasing original poems alongside existing works, this is a book to share and treasure forever. Featuring brilliant poetry by: Mandy Coe, Jack Prelutsky, Pat Mora, Kate Wakeling, James Carter, Nikita Gil, lJoseph Coelho, Valerie Bloom, Amina Jama, Michael Rosen, Sue Hardy-Dawson, Mary Ann Hoberman, Georgia Heard, Sophia Thakur, Sanah Ahsan, Elizabeth Acevedo, Kit Wright, Naomi Shihab Nye, Zaro Wei.
This is a book of poetry for everyone. Inside is a treasure trove of writing celebrating mindfulness. Read the poems aloud or curl up with them in a quiet corner.
Begin your children’s journey into a lifelong love of poetry. This beautifully illustrated collection features powerful poems written by a wide range of contemporary voices. They share their unique perspectives on the topic of mindfulness, from listening for silence and living in the moment to the colour of our dreams and what the trees can teach us.
Showcasing original poems alongside existing works, this is a book to share and treasure forever. Featuring brilliant poetry by: Mandy Coe, Jack Prelutsky, Pat Mora, Kate Wakeling, James Carter, Nikita Gil, lJoseph Coelho, Valerie Bloom, Amina Jama, Michael Rosen, Sue Hardy-Dawson, Mary Ann Hoberman, Georgia Heard, Sophia Thakur, Sanah Ahsan, Elizabeth Acevedo, Kit Wright, Naomi Shihab Nye, Zaro Wei.
We love this anthology because it is:
a beautifully illustrated anthology of poems that promote positive well-being
includes lots of practical ideas and mindfulness tips
includes lots of different poems varying in length, style & use of language
Learning opportunities:
Reading ~ use of metaphors, similes, onomatopoeia, repetition, and rhyme
Speaking ~ performance poetry
Reading ~ comparison. Choose two different poems from the anthology and compare
The Magic Box by Kit Wright: discuss the use of imagery. What impossible items would you put in a magic box? Can you write your own poem in the style of The Magic Box?
The Ink Cure by Kate Walking: doodling & colouring as a mindfulness technique. Do you have any techniques to relieve anxiety or cheer yourself up? Could you explain them in a poem?
The Rhythm of Life by Michael Rosen: Watch the video of Rosen explaining how it was written and performing: The Rhythm of Life. Compare with the song. Can you think of anything else that has a rhythm?
A Lesson From the Trees by Nikita Gill: What is the message of this poem? When do we need patience and strength? Who do you share your worries with? Can you write a poem about sharing your worries?
The Colours of My Dreams by Valerie Bloom: spot the impossible in this poem. Can you write a poem of how special things and things that evoke a strong emotion can sometimes involve impossible senses?
PSHE ~ mindfullness
PSHE ~ dealing with anxiety and sadness
