World Book Day / Book Spine Poetry
Book Spine Poetry
Children stack books so the titles on their spines read like a short poem, then photograph or copy their best creations.
How to run it
- Pull a large pile of books off the shelves and spread them out with spines facing up.
- Show an example stack where three or four titles read together like a poem.
- Have children work alone or in pairs to build their own spine poems.
- Photograph each stack or have children copy the lines onto card for a display.
You will need
- a large selection of books
- card
- pencils
- camera or tablet (optional)
Make it easier or harderYounger children make two-book poems with help reading the titles; older children aim for a poem that rhymes or tells a story.
SafetyKeep stacks low and on the floor or tables so they don't topple.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 5Playing with titles and word order builds creative thinking and language skills.
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