The Poetry LAB Curriculum:
Employing the Therapeutic Use of Poetry with Youth (150-page PDF)
This curriculum will guide you in your work to support the social/emotional well-being of youth. Start your own Poetry LAB writing circle with youth in school or community settings. Teach the use of poetry, creativity, and journal writing as a healthy coping skill.
150-page Curriculum PDF available immediately upon purchase
- Table of Contents, Author’s note, & Mission of The Poetry LAB
- Part 1: Welcoming students: Set the stage Establish group norms snapshot of group structure
- Part 2: Stages of Group Development: Beginning, Middle, End
- Part 3: Student feedback: Evaluating the impact & effectiveness of The Poetry LAB (w/blank student survey tool)
- Part 4: Getting Started
- Part 5: Samples & Examples of Poetry Writing Prompts
- Part 6: Group Outline: Blank planning forms for facilitators
- Part 7: Student Writing pages with prompts for each stage of development
