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Welcome to my poetry blog for kids and teachers
Welcome to my poetry blog for kids and teachers! I believe that poetry is a wonderful way to inspire creativity and imagination in young minds. My poetry blog for kids features a variety of poems, from silly and fun to thought-provoking and meaningful. I hope you enjoy reading and sharing these poems with your students and children.
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UPDATE: Many of my poetry blog posts now include Creative Writing, Drama and Poetry Lessons for teachers featuring creative writing and poetry worksheets.
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Inspiring Poems For Kids
Inspiring poems for kids, teachers and schools. Poetry ideas for EYFS, KS1, KS2 and KS3


'Before I Was Yoyo Champion Of The World' A Poem About Play & Perseverance
'Before I Was Yoyo Champion Of The World' A Poem About Play For Kids

Mark Bird
Sep 221 min read
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'Same Age' A Grandma Poem For Kids about the unimportance of age
'Same Age' A Grandma Poem For Kids about the unimportance of age

Mark Bird
Sep 91 min read
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Proper Maths - A Teacher Appreciation Poem For The End Of Term
Proper Maths - A Maths Poems for Kids and a Teacher Appreciation Poem For The End Of Term

Mark Bird
Jul 181 min read
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Bereavement Poems for Children. Memorial Poems of Reflection & Empathy
Bereavement Poems for Children. Poems of Reflection, Hope & Empathy.

Mark Bird
Jul 817 min read
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The Full Stop Day Video: A Poem for Year 6 Leavers
Year 6 Leavers Poem: The Full Stop Day Video

Mark Bird
Jun 252 min read
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The Full Stop Day: New Year 6 Leavers Poem Lesson Resources for 2025
The Full Stop Day: New Year 6 Leavers Poem Lesson Resources

Mark Bird
May 162 min read
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*Imagination Not Included – When a Cardboard Box turns into the Universe: Poem About Toys for Kids
Imagination Not Included – How Writing Toy Poems Turns a Cardboard Box into the Universe: Poem About Toys for Kids

Mark Bird
May 72 min read
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Just a Dog – A Be Yourself Poem and Identity Poem for Kids About Pride
"Just a Dog" – A Be Yourself Poem and Identity Poem for Kids About Pride

Mark Bird
May 11 min read
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Magical Poem for Kids: Discover the Magic of Moonlit Memories
Magical Poem for Kids: Discover the Magic of Moonlit Memories

Mark Bird
Apr 302 min read
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The World of Author Mark Bird: A Collection of My Published Children's Books and Poetry
Hi, I’m Mark Bird's - children’s picture book author and children’s poet. Over the years, I’ve had the joy of creating stories and poems that spark imagination, wonder, and a love of language in young readers. This post is a list of all my published work so far. Whether you're a parent, teacher, librarian, or a curious young reader, I hope you’ll find something here to enjoy, share, and return to again and again.

Mark Bird
Apr 181 min read
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Days: A Thoughtful Personification Poem for Kids About Time and Forgiveness
Days: A Thoughtful Personification Poem for Kids About Time and Forgiveness

Mark Bird
Apr 41 min read
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Opposites Attract: An Idiom and Friendship Poem for Kids. Leap Before You Look
Opposites Attract: An Idiom and Friendship Poem for Kids

Mark Bird
Apr 12 min read
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Giving Voice to the Lost: A Personification Poem About a Button’s Fate
Giving Voice to the Lost: A Personification Poem About a Button’s Fate #PersonifyThis

Mark Bird
Mar 272 min read
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Believe in Yourself, Be Proud of Your Tune: A Music Poem for Kids
Believe in Yourself: A Music Poem for Kids

Mark Bird
Mar 242 min read
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Secret Pet Wishes: A Magical Poem About Pets' Dreams | Fun Pet Poem for Kids, Cats & Dogs
Secret Pet Wishes: A Magical Poem About Pets' Dreams | Fun Pet Poem for Kids, Cats & Dogs

Mark Bird
Mar 151 min read
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Freedom Poem for kids: Two Sides to Every Story. Budgie or Pigeon?
Freedom Poem for kids: Two Sides to Every Story

Mark Bird
Mar 61 min read
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Dawdle More: A Mindfulness Poem for Kids - Slow Down and Savour Life
Dawdle More: A Mindful Poem for Kids About Slowing Down and Savouring Life

Mark Bird
Mar 22 min read
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Sonnets for Kids: Teaching Self-Love and Mental Well-Being Through Poetry
Sonnets for Kids: Teaching Self-Love and Mental Well-Being Through Poetry

Mark Bird
Feb 244 min read
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The Klangaroo: a wild and wacky kangaroo and robot story for kids.
The Klangaroo: a wild and wacky robot story for kids

Mark Bird
Jan 231 min read
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Be More You (A New Year Resolution Poem) Happy New Year world!
Be More You (A New Year Resolution Poem) Happy New Year everybody!

Mark Bird
Dec 30, 20241 min read
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