Grow a Poem: 3-Part Series (Primary)
On Demand | Available from 13 May
Nurture young poets’ creativity with Tamryn Bennett’s Grow a Poem three-part series, designed for primary students to explore the magic of poetry through nature and imagination. Available on demand from 13 May, this pre-recorded series invites children to discover the hidden worlds around them and express their experiences through words and art.
All poems created in the workshops can be entered into the Poem Forest prize to be published and go in the running to win up to $2,000 worth of prizes, including vouchers, journals, and more! Teachers should allow additional class time to edit and submit poems to the prize via our digital entry form. This can be a fun digital literacy task.
Note: This workshop is for primary school grades (Kindergarten to Grade 7, depending on state/territory)
- How to use sensory details to bring nature to life in poetry
- Techniques for creating vivid, descriptive poems using similes, alliteration, and onomatopoeia
- Ways to personify elements of nature to give voice to the understory and other natural spaces
- How to draft, edit, and refine poems for clarity, expression, and impact
- The joy of illustrating poems to enhance meaning and share stories visually
- The process of becoming a published poet by entering the Poem Forest Prize, where every poem plants a tree
- Flexible, self-paced learning perfect for classrooms or home
- Encourages deep connection to Country and nature through poetry
- Supports curriculum outcomes in English, Science, and Visual Arts
- Builds foundational literacy skills alongside creative expression
- Fosters environmental awareness and cultural respect
The full three-part series will be available for streaming from 13 May on Red Room Channels. Teachers and students can watch all sessions or select those that best fit their learning journey.
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