Mark BirdJan 222 minUrge To Blurt!I was sitting with my class in assembly the other day and I suddenly got the primal urge to blurt something highly inappropriate out. If...
Mark BirdDec 15, 20212 minThe Book Wars. Who would be victorious?I haven't blogged for over two weeks; schools are becoming crazy places to work again and I've been kept very busy. Anyway, my...
Mark BirdOct 8, 20212 minYou're Nothing Without MeSince I was a child, I would personify everything: I'd feel sorry for the faded pants that wouldn't be packed for holidays in Spain; for...
Mark BirdJun 22, 20212 minHow to Write a Thank A Teacher poemAfter writing, "What Have the Teachers Ever Done for Us?" I thought I could use it as a model to inspire my Year 6 class to write their...
Mark BirdJun 17, 20211 minSo What Have The Teachers Ever Done For Us ?To celebrate, National Thank A Teacher Day I wrote a new poem about the power of a teacher... with a lot of inspiration from one of my...
Mark BirdApr 27, 20211 minLetting Go - A poem about a balloon that doesn't fit in and a boy who stands outI love writing using #personification so, so much. As a child, I would personify everything. I'd feel sorry for socks that didn't get...