As a former teacher, I always try to keep students, classrooms and lesson plans in mind when I write my children’s books, silly stories or goofy poems.

  Poetry, in particular, is a great way to sharpen little minds while (hopefully) giving kids the giggles!

  Whether you’ve got a classroom full of squirming kids or are just trying to teach the little ones at home about rhyme scheme, colors, seasons or fall, monsters, ghosts and goblins are a great way to keep kids reading – and learning!

  So when it comes to schooling your “little monsters,” please enjoy these 31 Spooky Ways to Bring Halloween Poems to Life: