Columbia Elementary
Poetry-By-Heart Contest

What is Poetry-By-Heart?
Poetry-By-Heart is a poetry reciting contest. Students select a poem from a pre-approved list for their grade, memorize it, and recite it in front of a panel of judges. ​

Students are scored on poise, presentation, and memorization. The students with the highest score in each grade (K-5) will win a gift card and book of poems.

This year's contest will take place at school between May 1-May 2, 2025.

Why should students participate?
Poetry-By-Heart is a great opportunity for students to build confidence and practice public speaking skills. No experience is required. Students can select from a variety of fun poems. All participants get a prize!

How do students sign up?
1. Select a poem to memorize from the list of selected poems for your students grade.
kindergarten_poems.pdf
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1st_grade_poems.pdf
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2nd_grade_poems.pdf
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3rd_grade_poems.pdf
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4th_grade_poems.pdf
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5th_grade_poems.pdf
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2. Register for the contest by clicking on the "sign up" button below.  Deadline to register is April 13 ,2025.
pbh_registration_form_2025.pdf
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Contest rules and scoring guide
For more information about contest rules and scoring, please view the document below
poetry_contest_rules.pdf
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Questions? 
​PBH Committee Members:
Tran Le
Heather Craggs
Ruba Alawar

​email: poetry@mycolumbiapta.org