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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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KS2 Poems and Poetry Teaching Ideas
KS2 poems and poetry teaching ideas, creative writing, drama and art lesson prompts and worksheets for KS2 Key Stage 2 children #KS2


Funny Halloween Story for Kids: Watch Halloween Date From Hell
Funny Halloween Story for Kids: Watch Halloween Date From Hell

Mark Bird
Oct 102 min read
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Dawdle More: A Mindfulness Poem for Kids - Slow Down and Savour Life
Dawdle More: A Mindfulness Poem for Kids About Slowing Down and Spotting The Small Stuff

Mark Bird
Sep 302 min read
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Funny Minibeast Poem for Kids | Little Billie Millipede
Funny Minibeast Poem for Kids | Little Billie Millipede

Mark Bird
Sep 251 min read
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Wonder Poems for Kids | National Poetry Day 2026 | Wonder Our World
To celebrate National Poetry Day 2026 and its theme of Wonder, I have brought together eight of my wonder poems for kids, inspired by the natural world, science, curiosity and the extraordinary things around us. These poems move from the simple joy of going outside and noticing tiny creatures to questions about rivers, animals, stars and the fragile ecosystems that support life. Together, they celebrate the Wonder Our World theme by encouraging children to look more closely,

Mark Bird
Sep 135 min read
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For Now: A National Poetry Day Wonder Poem | Wonder Our World
For Now: A National Poetry Day Wonder Poem | Wonder Our World

Mark Bird
Sep 133 min read
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A Minute Poem for Kids: Class Assembly by Mark Bird
A Minute Poem for Kids: Class Assembly by Mark Bird

Mark Bird
Sep 54 min read
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When Someone Is Good: An Empowering Poem for Kids & Teachers 🍎
When Someone Is Good: An Empowering Poem for Kids & Teachers

Mark Bird
Sep 21 min read
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Dying, Dying Massive Star: A Science Poem for Kids
Dying, Dying Massive Star: A Science Poem for Kids

Mark Bird
Jul 253 min read
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A Greenwich Poem for Kids: The Non-Octagonal Room
The Non-Octagonal Room: A Poem About Greenwich, Stars and Finding a Poem’s Place

Mark Bird
Jul 253 min read
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A Fabulous Freak: A Poem About Being Different and Finding Your Power
A Fabulous Freak: A Poem About Being Different and Finding Your Power

Mark Bird
Jul 103 min read
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Halloween Date From Hell: The Story Behind My Funny Halloween Poem
Halloween Date From Hell: The Story Behind My Funny Halloween Poem

Mark Bird
Jul 93 min read
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Nonsense Poem for Kids: The Story of Flimple
Nonsense Poem for Kids: The Story of Flimple

Mark Bird
Jun 212 min read
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The Full Stop Day: a Year 6 Leavers Poem & the story behind it
The Full Stop Day: a Year 6 Leavers Poem & the story behind it

Mark Bird
Jun 184 min read
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The Joy of Poetry for Kids: A Knockout Poetry Competition I Won 🤩
The Joy of Poetry for Kids: A Knockout Poetry Competition I Won

Mark Bird
Jun 153 min read
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Rhyming Poem About Animals. Creative Poetry Prompts for KS1 and KS2
Rhyming Poem About Animals. Creative Poetry Prompts for KS1 and KS2

Mark Bird
May 102 min read
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Childhood Memories Poem About Wonder, Nature and Growing Up.
Childhood Memories Poem About Wonder, Nature and Growing Up.

Mark Bird
May 42 min read
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Space Poem for Kids - You're A Star - Mesostic Poem for Kids
Space Poem for Kids - You're A Star - Mesostic Poem for Kids

Mark Bird
Apr 42 min read
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Two Left Feet: A Playful Journey Through Idioms
Two Left Feet: Idiom Poem for Kids About A Student Learning English

Mark Bird
Mar 63 min read
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Kenning Poem For Kids KS2. Use Hyphens to Join Nouns and Verbs
Kenning Poem For Kids KS2. Use Hyphens to Join Nouns and Verbs

Mark Bird
Jan 272 min read
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Losing A Dog Poem. Written Just After She Crossed The Rainbow Bridge
Losing A Dog Poem - Written The Day After She Crossed The Rainbow Bridge

Mark Bird
Jan 171 min read
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