- Help children build a robust vocabulary using the 50 playful, thematic poems in this collection! Chosen especially for the rich and descriptive words they contain, each poem includes an easy-to-follow, research-based instructional sequence that actively engages young learners in acquiring and using new words. This structured approach also supports children in developing strategies they can apply to new words they encounter. Suggestions for building background knowledge plus engaging ways to give children multiple exposures to words in different contexts also helps deepen word knowledge For use with Grades PreK-1.