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


'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
1 day ago2 min read


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 22 min read


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 162 min read


A National Poetry Day Play Poem: 'Call Of Duty: Playtime'
A National Poetry Day Play Poem: 'Call Of Duty: Playtime'

Mark Bird
Sep 213 min read


A Dance Poem For Kids That Plays With Words For National Poetry Day
A Dance Poem For Kids That Plays With Words For National Poetry Day #Play

Mark Bird
Sep 201 min read


'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


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 291 min read


'That's My Son!' A Rugby Poem for Kids & Funny Mother Poem
'That's My Son!' A Rugby Poem for Kids & Funny Mother Poem

Mark Bird
Aug 221 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 181 min read


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


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

Mark Bird
Jun 143 min read


🍪 Crumbs: Best In Show – A Poetic Biscuit Poem Tribute for #NationalBiscuitDay
Crumbs: Best In Show – A Poetic Biscuit Poem Tribute for #NationalBiscuitDay

Mark Bird
May 293 min read


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

Mark Bird
May 274 min read


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

Mark Bird
May 224 min read


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

Mark Bird
May 184 min read


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


🌌 To Boldly Go: A Things Kids Hate List Poem About Imaginary Planets
To Boldly Go: A Things Kids Hate List Poem About Imaginary Planets

Mark Bird
May 142 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 72 min read


Taught Not To Tell: A Friendship Poem for Kids About Childhood and Prejudice
Taught Not To Tell: A Friendship Poem for Kids About Childhood and Prejudice

Mark Bird
Apr 192 min read


The Full Stop Day: a Year 6 Leavers Poem & the story behind it
I am a teacher and children's author. If you use my Year 6 leavers poem or lesson resources in class, please consider supporting me by...

Mark Bird
Jun 19, 20213 min read
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