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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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Poems for Kids
Poems for children and young people. Poetry ideas for EYFS, KS1, KS2 and KS3


'Before I Was Yoyo Champion Of The World' A Poem About Play & Perseverance
'Before I Was Yoyo Champion Of The World' A Poem About Play For Kids

Mark Bird
Sep 221 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


'Kids From The Middle' - A Poem Inspired by Midlands Dialect Words
'Kids From The Middle' - A Poem Inspired by Midlands Dialect words and black country dialect

Mark Bird
Sep 112 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


A Halloween Picture Book: A Halloween Story For Kids With A Twist
Halloween Picture Book: A Halloween Story For Kids

Mark Bird
Aug 291 min read


Kangaroo Story For Kids At The Zoo including a Robot and Wild Inventor
Kangaroo Story For Kids At The Zoo including a Robot and wild inventor

Mark Bird
Aug 281 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


🍪 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


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


Just a Dog – A Be Yourself Poem and Identity Poem for Kids About Pride
"Just a Dog" – A Be Yourself Poem and Identity Poem for Kids About Pride

Mark Bird
May 11 min read


Magical Poem for Kids: Discover the Magic of Moonlit Memories
Magical Poem for Kids: Discover the Magic of Moonlit Memories

Mark Bird
Apr 302 min read


🌞 We’re Rolling Again! — A Joyful Summer Poem for Kids and KS2
We’re Rolling Again! — A Joyful Summer Poem for Kids. Summer poems KS2

Mark Bird
Apr 242 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 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 181 min read


Giving a Voice to Water: A Personification Poem for Kids
Giving a Voice to Water: A Personification Poem for Kids

Mark Bird
Apr 101 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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