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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


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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Why Children Love Nonsense Poems: The Story of Flimple
Why Children Love Nonsense Poems: 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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Pet Loss Poem. Pet Bereavement Poem. Tanka Poem For Students
Pet Loss Poem. Pet Bereavement Poem. Tanka Poem For Students

Mark Bird
Jan 151 min read
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Inclusion Poem for Kids Celebrating Everyday Success: Gifted Kids
Inclusion Poem for Kids Everyday Success at School : Gifted Kids

Mark Bird
Jan 92 min read
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New Year Resolution Poem for kids and adults - Be More You. New Year Poem.
New Year Resolution Poem for kids and adults - Be More You. New Year Poem.

Mark Bird
Dec 29, 20251 min read
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'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
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Anti Bullying Poem For Kids. Anti Bullying Week - 'The Different Path'
Anti Bullying Poem For Kids. Anti Bullying Week - 'The Different Path'

Mark Bird
Nov 2, 20252 min read
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Football Poem For Kids: Substitute Me. There's a substitute in us all
Football Poem For Kids: Substitute Me. There's a substitute in all of us

Mark Bird
Oct 16, 20252 min read
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A National Poetry Day Play Poem: 'Call Of Duty: Playtime'
A National Poetry Day Play Poem: 'Call Of Duty: Playtime'

Mark Bird
Sep 21, 20253 min read
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