Our Educators Resources

The Poe Museum offers free downloadable reading, writing, and primary source resources to utilize in your home or classroom.

Reading Resources:

Teaching Aids:

Digital Resources:

Check out The Poe Museum’s YouTube and Spotify account for additional resources to incorporate into your classroom!

Student Contests:

Celebrate spring with us at the Poe Museum by entering our bi-annual student writing contest! We are calling all young writers to create an original poem that utilizes “hope” for its central theme. Winners will receive a Poe Museum gift bag, and their work will be published on our website. The supporting teacher of the winning student receives a complimentary virtual field trip!

2025 Student Writing Contest Winners:

“Still, It Beats” Tristan, 7th grade

“Despair is in the Eye of the Beholder” Caleb, 10th grade

2025 Student Art Contest Winners: 

“Beneath the Boards” Natalie, 12th grade

Professional Development Workshops:

In-person: June 15th, 2026 | 10:00am-2:00pm

Virtual: June 17th, 2026 | 10:00am-1:00pm

Register and see the schedule of events below.

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