Poem Corner: A Talk Game for Seniors
Talk and Remember
Poem Corner is a talking game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Read a lovely old poem one line at a time. Read it out loud if you like.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Poem Corner
- Tap Play now. Poem Corner opens right here in your web browser.
- Choose a level: Easy, Medium or Harder.
- Follow the line at the top of the screen. To begin, it says: “Read the line. Then tap Next line.”
- There is no time limit, so play as slowly as you like.
- When you finish, try the same level again or move up a level.
Three levels
- Easy: 1 short poem.
- Medium: 2 poems.
- Harder: 3 poems.
Why people enjoy it
People enjoy Poem Corner because it brings out stories, smiles and the kind of talk that makes a visit special. It is all about sharing your own stories, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Poem Corner easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 1 short poem. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 3 poems.
Can I play Poem Corner on a phone or tablet?
Yes. It works in the web browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with large text and big buttons. There is nothing to download.
What else is on ElderWit.com besides Poem Corner?
Poem Corner is one of 1,000+ games on ElderWit.com: word games, cards, trivia, puzzles, memory games and more, all with large print, calm screens and no ads.
More Talk and Remember
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- Then I SaidFinish a polite, everyday chat. Pick what you would say next.
- Pen PalWrite a short letter. Tap a word to change it. Then read it out loud.
- Storyteller CardsTurn over the cards. Use them to make up a story out loud.
- Thank You NoteFill in a thank you note for someone who was good to you. Then say it out loud.
- My FirstsThink back to the firsts in your life. Place them on your life line, then tell about them.