Class Description
Discover the magic of poetry with Perri the Poetry Fairy! In this introductory session, we’ll explore: what makes a poem a poem? How does it differ from prose? What can a poem do?
You will learn some terminology, such as line breaks, stanzas, enjambment, rhyme and rhyme scheme. We will discuss examples of haiku, limericks, sonnets,story poems and free verse. You’ll get your feet wet with some fun rhyming poems by Jack Prelutsky, Shel Silverstein and A.A. Milne, as well as a few of Peri’s poems for kids. We will also read some very accessible poems by Mary Oliver, Billy Collins and Robert Frost. Handouts will be provided with the poems we read plus additional recommended reading and online resources.
For more insight into Perri/Susan Blair, please visit perrithepoetryfairy.com and shrubsteppepoetry.org.
Instructor Bio
Susan Blair has always had a passion for poetry in any shape or form. For many years she volunteered as a reading assistant in local schools. Until one day, an idea came to her to create a character, Perri the Poetry Fairy. Susan could dress in costume, appear in costume and create a lively and engaging way for children (and adults) to enjoy poetry. An early introduction to poetry helps children not only enhance their reading and listening skills, but will also nurture an interest in poetry they can carry with them through life. Susan has written five collections of poems for children, illustrated by her late sister Donna. In her sister’s honor, all the proceeds of Susan’s books will be donated to the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in New York where Donna was treated.
This class will be held virtually. Register using the link below and more details will be emailed prior to the class.
