Mark Bird
A Bag Called Me poem read by Charles
Today, something very special happened: a mum emailed me to tell me that her 8 year old son had discovered my website and loves my poems....
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Mark Bird
- Nov 23, 2021
- 1 min
Are Children Angels? Sometimes, they definitely are!
So, if you follow my blog, you will know I lost my beloved Golden Retriever Blondie (a.k.a. Bloosh) last Thursday. I had to take a couple...
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Mark Bird
- Oct 7, 2021
- 2 min
When Children Become Poets: Not Future Poets, but Poets of Now. "I Did Not Choose."
Wow. Wow. Wow. After teaching for 26 years, lessons like this don't come around too often. Today, I am a proud teacher (and poet) but...
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Mark Bird
- Jun 12, 2021
- 1 min
Poetry For Good: A poetry competition celebrating Key Workers
I feel blessed to have my poem "Schoolsick" long listed in the https://www.poetryforgood.org.uk/ competition aimed at celebrating the...
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Mark Bird
- May 7, 2021
- 1 min
I Come From Hope ...
I was made aware by this incredibly evocative poem, created by a group of girls from Bradford, by their inspirational teacher Anna Cole. ...
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Mark Bird
- Apr 8, 2021
- 1 min
A talented art student called Sahar
I love showcasing the work of the children I teach. Being involved in young people's lives through #education is a blessing; something we...
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Mark Bird
- Mar 22, 2021
- 2 min
Goal! A Student's Poem ...
As a teacher, it's brilliant when a child brings in something they have done at home, that they are proud of (and I'm not talking the...
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Mark Bird
- Mar 5, 2021
- 1 min
What a magazine ... if you love fresh children's literature, subscribe now ... #TheCaterpillar
You will not regret the tiny fraction of pocket money spent of this brilliant magazine
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