Need a super cool activity to get your students back into the groove of a new school year? If so, then I’ve got the perfect edtech resource for you and your peeps—an updated version of poetry magnets, a Google Slides activity containing almost 100 words, or “magnets”, that can be creatively manipulated into a poem, story, etc.
So, if you’re ready to combine a little bit of Back to School fun with Google Apps, then be sure to check out this must-try activity in your classroom! Here’s how it works…
As with my other creations, the word boxes are actually images and cannot be edited; however, they can be deleted. Plus, additional words can be generated by creating a new text box and filling it with a black background.
Before you get started on your BTS adventure, here are a few additional items worth mentioning:
» The background on the Google Slide is locked so students can avoid accidentally moving it. However, it can still be changed if you wish to allow them to do so. Just right-click on the slide and select the “Change background…” opt.
» Some teachers have requested that I provide a word list for each activity so I have created additional slides that includes this info.
Check out a sneak preview below!
Click here if you would like to snag your very own copy of this super awesome activity. Once you access the link, you will be prompted to download your very own copy of the original and save it to your Google Drive. It can then be shared with your students. My favorite way to do so is via Google Classroom using the “Make a copy for each student” option.
Classroom Connection:
The Back to School Poetry Magnets template can be used in a variety of ways as either an independent or collaborative writing activity, regardless how learning is occurring at the moment (in-person, virtual or hybrid). Utilize the “magnets” included and/or add your own text boxes to extend the activity.
A shout out to Alex, one of my Tech Club kids, for helping with the creation of this really swell resource! 
And to Kasey Bell for giving me the inspiration to add my own twist to poetry magnet activities.