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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.
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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KS1 Poetry Teaching Ideas
Poetry teaching ideas, creative writing, drama and art lesson prompts and worksheets for teachers for Key Stage 1 children. KS1 #KS1


A Poem about Cat Shaming. Funny Cat Poem for Kids
Cat shaming poem. Funny cat poem for kids

Mark Bird
11 hours ago1 min read


Inclusion Poem for Kids Celebrating Everyday Success: Gifted Kids
Inclusion Poem for Kids Everyday Success at School : Gifted Kids

Mark Bird
Jan 91 min read


'I Always Play The Christmas Tree' Funny Nativity Poem for Kids
Funny Christmas poem for kids - 'I Always Play the Christmas Tree' This child has had enough of always playing the nativity Xmas tree.

Mark Bird
Nov 30, 20252 min read


Imagine Poem for Kids - The Sofa Ship about the Joy of Imaginary Play
Imagine Poem for Kids - The Sofa Ship about the Joy of Imaginary Play

Mark Bird
Nov 25, 20253 min read


Halloween Poem For Kids: A Halloween Story For Kids With A Twist
Halloween Poem For Kids: A Halloween Story For Kids With A Twist

Mark Bird
Aug 29, 20251 min read


Kangaroo Story For Kids. Zoo and Robot Story for Kids.
Kangaroo Story For Kids At The Zoo including a Robot and wild inventor. Zoo story for kids

Mark Bird
Aug 28, 20251 min read


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 18, 20251 min read


Creative Ways to Introduce Poetry in the Classroom
Creative Ways to Introduce Poetry in the Classroom

Mark Bird
Jun 14, 20253 min read


Creative Approaches to Engage Students with Poetry
Creative Approaches to Engage Students with Poetry

Mark Bird
May 27, 20254 min read


Creative Approaches to Engaging Students with Poetry
Creative Approaches to Engaging Students with Poetry

Mark Bird
May 22, 20254 min read


How to Inspire Students Through Creative Poetry Activities
How to Inspire Students Through Creative Poetry Activities

Mark Bird
May 18, 20254 min read


*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 7, 20252 min read


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 23, 20251 min read


The Klangaroo! A banging, clanging robot kangaroo story for kids.
The Klangaroo! A kangaroo story for kids about wild robots, wacky inventors, a zany zoo and being loved for who you are.

Mark Bird
Jun 1, 20242 min read


'Poems for Kidd' A mistype led you here but you're in the right place.
'Poems for Kidd!' A mistype led you here but if you want poems for kids, you're in the right place.

Mark Bird
May 22, 20241 min read


Exploring Action Poems for Kids: Stirring Custard With Your Toes.
Exploring Action Poems for Kids: Stirring Custard With Your Toes.

Mark Bird
Feb 7, 20242 min read


Introducing The Klangaroo: A Sneak Peek at My Upcoming Children's Picture Book!
I'm very excited to announce my new picture book is out later this year! It's already been fully illustrated by the brilliant Chris...

Mark Bird
Feb 1, 20241 min read


Get a signed copy of my picture book 'Halloween Date From Hell' for only £5.99 including P&P
I have limited copies available of mine and Chris White's picture book, 'Halloween Date From Hell' for only £5.99 including postage and...

Mark Bird
Sep 15, 20231 min read


Tarantulas In My Trunks: an alliteration poem for kids on the theme of clothes
Alliteration is a fun and easy way to get kids into writing poetry. How many animals can you get your class of children to alliterate?...

Mark Bird
Jul 12, 20231 min read


"I Like" a simple poem about loving yourself
I work with children every day and sadly, I hear more and more what they don't like about themselves. So inspired by the brilliant The...

Mark Bird
May 26, 20231 min read
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