Description
A Poetry Curriculum Unlike Any Other
In Tea With a Poet, students don’t just learn about classic poetry and how to write it. Each poem opens the door to science, music, geography, math, art, zoology, crafts, and more. Everything you need comes in one 200-page PDF teacher manual.
Who It’s For
- Grades: K–8, easily adapted for high school
- Setting: Homeschool or co-op classes
- Length: One semester ideal for a fall or January start
- Teacher prep: Minimal. Every class is planned step by step.
Easy for Any Mentor to Teach
- A course introduction video with tips for using the curriculum
- A video explaining the 7 poetry terms you’ll use in class, so you can teach with confidence
- A monthly list of printables and supplies
- A step-by-step plan for every class
- Links for each lesson so you don’t have to search for extra materials
- A discussion guide for each week’s featured poem, so anyone can lead a great conversation
- Every printable page is included
What’s Included Each Month
- Weekly step-by-step class plan
- A Poet’s Letter and a poet’s card
- A recipe card for your poetry tea time
- Poetry discussion and poetry writing
- Hands-on activity and art project
- Copywork page
- Music listening activity
- All needed printable pages
- Links to age-appropriate enrichment
Poets, Artists, and Music Students Will Explore
Poets: Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Walter de la Mare, Robert Louis Stevenson, Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Poetry concepts: Traditional rhyme, slant rhyme, blackout poetry, shape poetry, imagery
Artists: Pierre-Auguste Renoir (Impressionism), Brian Lies (book illustration), Gustav Klimt (Art Nouveau), Norman Rockwell (realism)
Music: Earth, Wind & Fire (disco), Johann Strauss II and Claude Debussy (classical), Scott Joplin (jazz/ragtime)
Cross-Curricular Topics Covered
Poetic devices, critical thinking, creative writing, penmanship, note taking, and a research project, plus:
- Science: echolocation, zoology (bats), oxygen and carbon dioxide, astronomy (the moon), the winter solstice
- Math: measurement, basic algebra, conversions (feet to inches)
- Humanities: world geography, ancient literature, music, art, painting
- Life skills: cooking (optional), gift making, gratitude
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Tea With a Poet for?
It’s designed for grades K–8 and can be adapted for high school students.
Can I use it in a co-op class?
Yes. It works for homeschool families or co-op classes, and the weekly step-by-step plans make it easy for any mentor to lead.
Do I need a poetry background to teach it?
No. A course introduction video and a video on the 7 poetry terms prepare you, and every poem comes with a discussion guide.
What format is it?
A 200-page downloadable PDF teacher manual, including all printable pages.
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