Divyanshi Jha
Do you have a story to tell, a feeling to share, or a dream to paint with words? Then poetry writing competition is a place for you to let your thoughts flow freely and turn them into verses that leave a mark. Poetry competitions give students a platform to express themselves with rhymes and words, and develop their own writing skills.
If you are looking for something that can help your child use his idle time and build some skills that would make him stand out from the other children then poetry writing competition can be a good option. For this purpose, EduJunior has come up with a contest of Poetry Writing.
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Plus-points of encouraging your child to participate in a poetry competition
By making your child participate in a contest of poetry writing, you will not only help him build his imagination power and writing skills, but also develop many sectors in your child which will prove to be beneficial in his future.
Some skills that your child is going to learn are:
- Language and Vocabulary
While composing a poem, participants always keep in mind that they shouldn’t repeat the same words, which makes them learn the synonyms. Choosing the most appropriate word to express one’s feelings can look like tedious work but it will make their vocabulary strong.
- Emotional Intelligence
When kids write poetry, they learn to understand and express emotions better. It nurtures empathy and helps them connect with their own feelings. They also learn to understand different perspectives and experiences, nurturing empathy and compassion.
- Critical Thinking and Observation
Poems often require looking at things from different perspectives. This habit develops analytical thinking and sharpens observation skills in children. By submitting his entry in a poetry competition, your child will not only be a part of the contest but also be someone who seizes the moment in a pen and a paper.
- Improve Academic Performance
The process of writing poetry enhances memory, concentration, and problem-solving skills. Studies show that children engaged in creative writing often perform better in subjects like language, social studies, and even science because they develop analytical thinking abilities.
Common mistakes to avoid while composing a poem for poetry writing competition
- Make it rhyme forcefully
Beginners often think that it is necessary for a poem to have rhyming words. And to make their poems sound rhyming, they often forget the real theme of the poem which makes the poem sound awkward and childish. A good poet should rather focus on creating a meaningful poem than rhyming one.
- Absence of poetic devices
Poetic devices add beauty to poems. Forgetting to use them can make the writing feel plain and simple. Using these poetic devices in your poem can make you stand different in the poetry writing competition.
- Using difficult words
Use of very difficult vocabulary will make your poem hard to understand and relate to. Simple language with unique words will make it go with the flow.
To sum up
Poetry can prove to be the best engaging activity for your young kids. It will make your child’s literature and vocabulary strong. Participating in EduJunior’s poetry writing competition will give them the exposure they deserve. By participating in this contest your child’s critical thinking will strengthen and their imagination power will get stronger. Encourage your child to be a part of this contest and create a memory they will never forget.
