Beatrix Potter was one of the first authors to write about animals as they looked and acted in nature, but she added the fun twist of giving them clothing and human attributes.

Pick one or more of these activities to complement your Poetry Teatime:

For the Littles

Animal Poems

• Today we will write a poem about a creature from nature inspired by Beatrix Potter.
• First, we must decide on an animal, name it, and choose some clothing. You can use the printable to sketch out your animal.
• Next, we will write a poem about our new animal. You can draw a picture in the frame at the top of the poem printable.
• Remember that this can be any type of poem you want to create. It doesn't have any rules!
  

For the Olders

Ekphrastic Poems

Beatrix Potter was also very well known for her wonderful illustrations. Not all poets are also illustrators. Today we're going to write an ekphrastic poem.

• An ekphrastic poem is a poet's response that vividly describes, interprets, or reflects upon a visual work of art.
• Here is an example of this type of poem:

Ekphrastic Poem inspired by Vincent van Gogh's "Starry Night"

Starry Night, oh so bright,

Brushstrokes dance in the night.

Swirling blues and golden gleams,

Moon and stars, enchanting dreams.

• Use the printable below to create an ekphrastic poem.
  

Share your poems with us in the comments below.