poetry

Free Lesson on The Star-Spangled Banner

Music and Poetry: Free Music Lesson on “The Star-Spangled Banner”

Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through affiliate links in this post. The Star-Spangled Banner Have your kids learned the American National Anthem yet? The poem “The Star-Spangled Banner” was written by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812 and was originally called “The Defence of Fort McHenry.” Background Story Learn the background…

Fun Lesson On Cats by T.S. Eliot and Andrew Lloyd Webber

Music & Poetry: Fun Lesson on Cats by T.S. Eliot and Andrew Lloyd Webber

Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through affiliate links in this post. Fun Lesson on Cats, the poetry of T.S. Eliot and musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber: Today’s lesson is a really fun one in studying a whole book of poetry that was used to create an award-winning Broadway musical! T.S. Eliot published Old Possum’s…

All Creatures of Our God and King hymn study & copywork for Music & Poetry series

Music and Poetry: “All Creatures of Our God and King” Hymn Study and Copywork

This month I’ve been compiling ideas for combining music with poetry. I haven’t had to search far for ideas! You can find all Music and Poetry series posts here. Today’s lesson focuses on the poetry in hymns. Homeschool Copywork has several hymns that you can download for your kids to do for hymn study and copywork….

Hymns and Creeds Literature Guide from 7SistersHomeschool

Music and Poetry: “Hymns and Creeds” New Literature Guide from 7 Sisters Homeschool

It’s April and that means it’s Poetry Month! I’m doing a series this month called Music and Poetry where I’ll be sharing lessons, tips, and resources for combining music and poetry into some great learning times with your kids. Hymns and Creeds Today I’m happy to share a review of Hymns and Creeds, a New Literature…