Shel
Silverstein is a beloved poet, children's author, musician and artist. He's
given the world of children's literature dozens of books, poems and funny
illustrations to enjoy. Shel passed away in 1999, but children's literature
will never forget his charming, silly poems and books. A Light in the Attic,
Where the Sidewalk Ends, Runny Babbit, The Giving Tree, Don't Bump the Glump,
Lafdacio, the Lion Who Shot Back, A Giraffe and a Half, The Missing Piece,
Falling Up are just a few of his delightful works of wit and whimsy. InSilverstein's
poems, animals talk, grown-ups are silly and children rule the world from
cardboard pirate ships. If you would like to play in his wonderful world, here
are free printable Shel Silverstein activities, coloring pages and lesson plans.
There
are free printable Shel Silverstein lesson plans,
games and poetry writing prompts and activities for National Poetry
Month in April. There are online Shel Silverstein games you can play.They each feature the funny characters from
favorite Shel Silverstein poems. He's made free printable poetry writing prompts and
activities booklets as
well. These poetry writing prompts are perfect for classroom lesson plans,
homeschool and library reading clubs But you don't need to be a teacher,
librarian or even an adult to enjoy free printable lesson plans. His website is
devoted to his favorite people: kids!
For
young artists, cartoonists and poets, Silverstein designed a free printable
poetry writing prompts and activities for children to illustrate. Kids will
love creating their own poetry prompts and activities book about "Kate's
Scissors" and all the funny things Kate cuts with her scissors. There's
another poetry writing prompts activities booklet called "Eight
Balloons" for children to make. There are Shel Silverstein themed crafts
too. Here are free printable Giving Tree lesson plans. This Sweet Life is a blog with a free printable
Shel Silverstein activities packet. Print crossword puzzles, word search,
coloring pages and more. Teacher Vision has free printable Shel Silverstein activities, too.