Thursday, June 18, 2015

Mistakes Made When Writing Childrens Poems About Animals

By Freida Michael


If a person wants to write poetry for kids there are certain things that need to be taken into consideration. They have to make sure that what they write is not too complicated and that it is fun so that the children can understand what they are saying. Here is a look how to write childrens poems about animals that are educational and entertaining at the same time.

For little children, poetry can teach them the sounds and behaviors of various creatures they see in the zoo, the farm or out in the wild. They can learn the sounds that cows and goats make and how they treat their young. They can also learn about lions and tigers and how they hunt for their food. This helps the child to learn about animals at an early age and have an appreciation for them.

Kids can also learn to write their own poetry concerning the creatures they are learning about. This is a great way for them to put their thoughts on paper and express how they feel about an animal. This does not have to be about what they have seen in a zoo or elsewhere. It could be a poem that reveals their favorite pet and what it means to them.

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.

To write poetry for children, there are a few things to keep in mind. A person has to think in terms of what children want and how they feel about life in general. Having fun is the theme of a child's life, therefore poetry should be fun for them as well. If it is not funny in some way that they can appreciate then they will lose interest.

The length of the poem is too long to the point of losing a young audience. Children are not able to sit for extended periods of time unless they have been conditioned to behave like an adult and this is rare. There are even some adults who get bored if a presentation is too long. One should always be aware of a kid's attention span and not wear them out with poems that are too lengthy.

The musical quality of poetry is also important. This is known as rhyme and it is one of the most important components of a poem for children. Even if a person has a long poem, they can still hold a child's interest if the lines rhyme. This helps the child to follow along and anticipate what is going to take place in the poem.

These are just some of the aspects of poetry for children and, in particular, those that talk about animals. There a number of poetry books for kids that one can find on the market. However, it is a good idea to let the child decide if that book is something that they find interesting or not.




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