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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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KS3 Poems and Poetry Teaching Ideas
KS3 Poems and Poetry Teaching Ideas. Key Stage 3 poems.


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


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


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


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 20, 20251 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 9, 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


🍪 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 29, 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


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 18, 20251 min read


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 4, 20251 min read


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 27, 20252 min read


C'est La Vie poem: Finding the Flavours of Life in Poetry
C’est La Vie poem: Finding the Flavours of Life in Poetry

Mark Bird
Mar 26, 20252 min read


Freedom Poem for kids: Two Sides to Every Story. Budgie or Pigeon?
Freedom Poem for kids: Two Sides to Every Story

Mark Bird
Mar 6, 20251 min read


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 24, 20254 min read


I Am The Label - a poem about labels and the challenge of removing them
I Am The Label - a poem about labels and the challenge of removing them

Mark Bird
Jan 11, 20251 min read


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


Enjoy the Fantastical World of Nonsense Poems for Kids: 'Disqualified'
Enjoy the Fantastical World of Nonsense Poems for Kids: 'Disqualified'

Mark Bird
Jun 16, 20241 min read


Find Your Own: A Positive Poem for Kids about Finding Yourself
Find Your Own: A Positive Poem for Kids & Teachers about Finding Yourself

Mark Bird
Jun 13, 20241 min read
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