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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
The Full Stop Day: New Year 6 Leavers Poem Lesson Resources
The Full Stop Day: New Year 6 Leavers Poem Lesson Resources
Mark Bird
6 days ago1 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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Playground Pandemonium: sonnet poems for primary school about break duty and headteacher life
Playground Pandemonium: sonnet poems for primary school about break duty and headteacher life
Mark Bird
Nov 28, 20241 min read
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Fire Flowers: A bonfire night poem for kids about Firework effects
Fire Flowers: A bonfire night poem for kids inspired by the Chinese naming firework effects after flowers
Mark Bird
Nov 2, 20241 min read
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Spooky Storytime: Dracupuss and Frankenmouse Poem + Halloween Lesson Plan for Kids
Spooky Storytime: Dracupuss and Frankenmouse Poem + Halloween Lesson Plan for Kids
Mark Bird
Oct 22, 20242 min read
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Uncovering the Origin of Halloween and Samhain: A Poem Exploring Oweynagat, the Cave of the Cats
Uncovering the Origin of Halloween and Samhain: A Poem Exploring Oweynagat, the Cave of the Cats
Mark Bird
Oct 18, 20242 min read
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'Magical Mystery Tour Mind' - A poem about the journeys random memories take us on
'Magical Mystery Tour Mind' - A poem about the journeys random memories take us on
Mark Bird
Oct 10, 20242 min read
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