How to make poetry stones

Poetry stones are a fun and creative way to generate ideas for creative writing, especially poetry. They are versatile and can be enjoyed by any age group. This resource includes:

• How to make poetry stones (estimated time: 30 mins)
• Suggested words
• Ideas for using poetry stones (estimated time: 20mins each)

Note: this resource uses pebbles from a local beach to create the poetry stones. During lockdown, we recommend that you use grey or brown paper or card cut into circles and ovals to create your stones.

Find out more about creative writing for schools.