Sunday, June 21, 2015

Mistakes Made When Writing Childrens Poems About Animals

By Freida Michael


Poetry is a good way for children to learn what life is and to express themselves. Childrens poems about animals can be imaginative, fun and educational as well. For young children, they have to be simple enough for them to understand and enjoy. This article will look at the different types of poetry that have been created for kids concerning animals real or imaginary.

An animal poem does not show a very creative and intense imagination. Children have a very active imagination and need to be stimulated in a similar fashion. Even though they are learning about how an animal lives, there has to be situations that seem out of place in order to be interesting, such as a cow doing jumping jacks while making it's normal sound.

Children are not encourage to write their own poetry. Even though this article is about writing for children, there is no one better to get ideas from than children themselves. They can best express how they really feel about their favorite pet if they are given the tools on how to create a poem that is true to their heart.

Some poets might use this medium of expression as a way to educate kids on how an animal is treated. For example, a child might read poetry on how cows are eaten for food which is something that maybe never occurred to them. For example, they might show through clever language, the importance of preserving polar bears or certain types of forest creatures that they probably never heard of before.

The best types of poetry have certain characteristics. Since kids like to have fun, a poem should also have a light-hearted nature when written. A child should be able to laugh when they hear it or read it and feel good doing so. These are the types of poetry that might be considered silly or weird to some adults, but it is great for a child's imagination.

One should also consider the attention span of children, which is usually very short. Therefore, to hold their interest long enough, it is a good idea to have poetry that is short and interesting at the same time. A long, boring poem can create restlessness and make them wish they were outside playing on the swings or in a jungle gym. However, each child is different and can surprise you from time to time.

Another way to hold the attention of children with poetry is for it to rhyme. When a poem rhymes, there is a musical quality to it even though it is not a song. Rhyming also has a pattern which can be followed by the children, helping them to guess what follows next. This makes it fun and exciting for to listen to poetry and even inspire them make one of their own.

These are just some of the mistakes that people can make when they are writing poetry for kids. The best way to learn how to write this type of poetry is to read some of the best poetry you can find. This includes poetry concerning the animal world real or imaginary. This can be a template for writing some of your own, but it is really the kids that will decide if they are really good or not.




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