Year 1–2 Poetry Literacy Bundle: 14 Book-Based Poems
Bring poetry to life in your classroom with this fun and engaging 11-poem bundle! Each poem is based on a popular children’s book theme and is designed to inspire creativity, writing, and illustration.
Features:
14 original poems (one per page)
Including: Nanna’swith No Manners, The Day the Crayons Quit, the Wooly Mammoth and Maui and the Sun, Taniwha and many more.
Drawing box – students illustrate the poem
Dotted primary writing lines – perfect for sentence writing practice
Child-friendly layout – visually appealing and easy to use
Supports reading comprehension, writing fluency, and creativity
Ideal for Years 1–2 / Phase 1 NZ/KS1 with 4 NZ based poems
How to use:
Read the poem aloud with your students.
Have them draw their favorite part of the poem in the illustration box.
Students write sentences about the poem using the dotted lines.
Optional: extend the activity by discussing the poem, retelling it in their own words, or practicing vocabulary.
Why teachers love it:
Engaging for students who love drawing and writing
Easy to print and use immediately
Perfect for literacy lessons, independent work, homework, or poetry units
