Every April, on Poem in Your Pocket Day, people celebrate by selecting a poem, carrying it with them, and sharing it with others throughout the day at schools, bookstores, libraries, parks, workplaces, and on social media using the hashtag #pocketpoem.
It's easy to participate in Poem in Your Pocket Day. Here are some ideas of how you or your students might get involved:
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Pass out poems... leave no pocket empty!
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Select a poem and share it on social media using the hashtag #PocketPoem.
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Browse resources from the Poem in Your Pocket Day PDF.
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Record a video reading a poem, then share it.
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Email a poem to friends, family, neighbors, or local government leaders.
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Schedule a video chat and read a poem to loved ones.
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Make your own pocket using oragami design or others... be creative!
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Add a poem to your email footer.
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Read a poem out loud from your porch, window, backyard or outdoor space.
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Join in celebrating with GWP! Complete this form for some classroom resources.
