Sparking Creativity: Magnetic Word Poetry for Homeschooling Children

Magnetic Words Poetry is an activity where you use random words that are typically mounted on magnetic strips. The game is to take a random word out of the pile and lay it on the table. Then the next person picks a random word and lays it to the first word. You continue around the table choosing words and making sentences. You could even play this game by yourself and instead of using a tabletop, you would use the refrigerator door or other magnetic board.

There are two options for creating magnetic word poetry. The first is to purchase a magnetic-words kit. The other option would be to cut out random words from newspapers and magazines. Both options will work for this project and help children learn new words.

Homeschooling families can plan and play educational and fun games anytime during their day, so why not create a game out of poetry. This is also a great way to introduce words to your younger homeschooler since the words are completely random. You can rearrange the words as often as you like to create a poem.

Allow your children to create a poem with the magnets and then copy it down on paper, which helps them with their handwriting skills or take a picture. This is a fun, hands-on, and interactive activity that could easily fit into your homeschool lessons.
A few ideas for lessons would include:

●     Creative writing

●     Handwriting practice

●     Cursive writing practice

●     Analytical teachings

●     Persuasive topics

If you prefer to make magnetic word cards using curriculum-based terms the next could also act as a course-related activity that ties in perfectly with your student's lesson. For this idea you would take words from your student's course and create magnetic words. You can use a free online design tool such as Canva to create this activity. Once you have your words typed out and printed, you can then move on to the next step which is to create a template. The template could be a colorful background to match the season or be a copy of a book cover from your lesson plan. Next, you give both elements to your children and instruct them to create a poem using only the words you have given them.

Take It Online

If you would like to use a green approach to this activity, then create the words and templates online. After you have created the word blocks and designed the background template you would upload them or save them to a Google PowerPoint slide or other interactive software. This is one creative way to help your children learn their lesson and memorize concepts.

Another idea is to use vocabulary or spelling words to help them with their memorization. The ideas are limitless and only require a few technological skills. If your children prefer to use their arts and craft time to create this game, give them the creative freedom to work in their own space, using craft supplies of their choice. Make this a fun activity that your children will enjoy doing throughout their homeschool years.