Our school philosophy states that the purpose of poetry recitation is to "give each child an opportunity to develop the skill of depending on his or her mind and to provide an opportunity for oral modeling. This program also allows children to commit to memory some of the finest selections of literature available." This practice helps our students develop confidence as well as the skill of speaking in front of an audience.
How do I help my child choose a poem?
Each student has a different ability level. As a school, we provide a variety of poems for students to choose from to memorize. We ask parents to help their student select a poem that is appropriate for their skill level but will also help them stretch and improve their memorization skills.