Description
A collection of poetry for use by teachers at every stage of school life. The poems provide support for the subject matter of lessons, from botany and physics, to history and astronomy. They encompass a wide variety of moods ranging from gratitude and wonder at the natural world to the courage and heroism of individuals pitted against the odds, and range from ancient Egypt to modern times. Included are works by well-known poets - Shakespeare, Blake, Wordsworth and Browning and sections on alliterative verse, riddles, tongue-twisters, action verses and the seasons of the year provide a stimulus for practical activities in the classroom. In addition there are meditative verses for teachers to help them deepen their understanding of the children in their care.
