March 9th-13th

Playing with Poetry: Discovering Haikus

In our Grade 3 classroom this week, we explored the creative and playful world of poetry. Students discovered that poets carefully choose words to paint pictures, share feelings, and express ideas in unique and imaginative ways.

We focused on a special type of poem called a haiku. A haiku is a short poem with three lines that follows a pattern of 5 syllables, 7 syllables, and 5 syllables. Even though haikus are small, they can create powerful images and feelings using just a few carefully chosen words.

Students experimented with describing nature, emotions, and everyday moments. They practiced listening to the rhythm of words, counting syllables, and thinking about how specific words can make their poems more vivid and expressive.

Our classroom quickly filled with beautiful ideas — quiet snowfall, bright sunshine, playful animals, and peaceful nature scenes. Students enjoyed discovering how much meaning they could share using only a few words. It was wonderful to see their creativity shine as they became young poets! 

Learning Outcomes

English Language Arts (Poetry & Creative Expression):

• I can investigate words or phrases used creatively in poetry to express ideas and feelings.

• I can examine poetic structures, such as haikus, that help organize and communicate ideas creatively.

• I can experiment with writing my own poems, including haikus and limericks.

We are incredibly proud of how our students explored language so thoughtfully and creatively. Through poetry, they are learning that words are powerful tools for imagination, expression, and storytelling.

Possible Questions to Ask Your Child:

• What is a haiku? How is it different from other poems?
  
  

• How do poets choose words carefully in a haiku?
  
  

• Can you share the haiku you wrote this week?
  
  

• What ideas or feelings did you try to express in your poem?
  
  

• Can you think of a moment in nature that would make a good haiku?