School
In the Children's Room, school groups have the opportunity to read work from classic and contemporary poets and create their own poems using writing prompts and old-fashioned typewriters.
supports classroom learning in:
Poetry, English, Language Arts, Writing
topics covered:
Classic poetry, contemporary poetry, creativity, arts
contact info
Phone: 212-431-7920
Email: [email protected]
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Poets House
The Constance Laibe Hays Children’s Room at Poets House offers opportunities for children to experience poetry, attend unique performances, and participate in creating poetry, art, music, and dance. The collection of poetry at the Children’s Room features work by classic and contemporary poets such as Roald Dahl, A.A. Milne, Sylvia Plath, and William Blake. Every object in the room is intended to promote thought and creative association. Compose poetry or prose on old-fashioned manual typewriters, or explore a wooden card catalog filled with objects and poems to be used as writing prompts. Groups can also enjoy live poetry experiences with acclaimed artists and poets.
contact info
Hrs: Thurs.–Sat. 11:00AM–5:00PM
Camp
In the Children's Room, camp groups have the opportunity to read work from classic and contemporary poets and create their own poems using writing prompts and old-fashioned typewriters.
topics covered:
Classic poetry, contemporary poetry, creativity, arts
contact info
Phone: 212-431-7920
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Poets House
The Constance Laibe Hays Children’s Room at Poets House offers opportunities for children to experience poetry, attend unique performances, and participate in creating poetry, art, music, and dance. The collection of poetry at the Children’s Room features work by classic and contemporary poets such as Roald Dahl, A.A. Milne, Sylvia Plath, and William Blake. Every object in the room is intended to promote thought and creative association. Compose poetry or prose on old-fashioned manual typewriters, or explore a wooden card catalog filled with objects and poems to be used as writing prompts. Groups can also enjoy live poetry experiences with acclaimed artists and poets.
contact info
Hrs: Thurs.–Sat. 11:00AM–5:00PM
Homeschool
In the Children's Room, homeschool groups have the opportunity to read work from classic and contemporary poets and create their own poems using writing prompts and old-fashioned typewriters.
supports classroom learning in:
Poetry, English, Language Arts, Writing
topics covered:
Classic poetry, contemporary poetry, creativity, arts
contact info
Phone: 212-431-7920
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Poets House
The Constance Laibe Hays Children’s Room at Poets House offers opportunities for children to experience poetry, attend unique performances, and participate in creating poetry, art, music, and dance. The collection of poetry at the Children’s Room features work by classic and contemporary poets such as Roald Dahl, A.A. Milne, Sylvia Plath, and William Blake. Every object in the room is intended to promote thought and creative association. Compose poetry or prose on old-fashioned manual typewriters, or explore a wooden card catalog filled with objects and poems to be used as writing prompts. Groups can also enjoy live poetry experiences with acclaimed artists and poets.
contact info
Hrs: Thurs.–Sat. 11:00AM–5:00PM