End of the Year Poetry Party | Spring Poetry Writing Activity | Popcorn Party

Host a Valentine's Day Poetry Party for parents and students in February, at the end of your poetry unit, during National Poetry Month in April, for Poem in My Pocket Day (April 29th) or at the end of the year! Invite families to listen to students present their poems and celebrate their writing!

You can also print the slides your students create and make a February Bulletin Board (or anytime)!

Grab this resource along with our Autograph Party and End of the Year Slideshow (+ 8 other collaborative Google Slides activities for the ENTIRE YEAR) here.

How does it work?

1. Choose from 2 Google Slides presentations for your students. One is specifically for Poem in My Pocket and the other can be used however you want!

2. Each student customizes one slide of the presentation with their poem, a photo that describes their poem, and a photo of themselves. They'll decorate their slide with the included doodles and washi tape.

3. Turn it into a party! Customize one of the digital invitations and invite families to join in. Call it a Poetry and Popcorn Party and have families enjoy popcorn while listening to the students. (optional)

4. Project the presentation while students present their poems!

▶️ Click the video preview to see all the templates!

Personal Experience: In-Class Celebrations

In 2018, I started doing in-person poetry parties where we invited families come into the classroom. Each student created their slide with their favorite poem they had written during our poetry unit. Students presented their poems while their slide was projected on our whiteboard for parents to see close up. Parents loved the visual of the poem and images and it made it more of a celebration with the background.

What's Included

• Poetry Celebration Invitations in Google Slides (3 choices)
• 2 Poetry Slideshow choices
  • Poetry Celebration (for any use) Slides presentation
  • Poem in My Pocket Slides presentation
• Step-by-Step instructions for hosting a poetry celebration: creating and sharing the invitation with parents, how to customize the student slides, instructions for during the virtual or in-person celebration

NOTE: When you purchase this product, the license can be used for one classroom, not an entire grade level or school. Please purchase multiple licenses if it will be used by more than one teacher. Thank you.

Who is the author of this activity?

• Kathryn Averkamp - kat@makewayfortech.com
• Google Certified Educator
• Master’s degree in Educational Technology
• Taught each grade K-4 over the past 11 years
• Awarded Teacher of the Year for the 2019-2020 school year
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