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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
🍪 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
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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
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🌌 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
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*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
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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
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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
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🌞 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
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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
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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
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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
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Limerick Poem for Kids: Teaching Semantics Through Wordplay
Why My Limerick Poem for Kids “Extra” is More Than Just a Laugh: Teaching Semantics Through Wordplay
Mark Bird
Apr 102 min read
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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 41 min read
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Opposites Attract: An Idiom and Friendship Poem for Kids. Leap Before You Look
Opposites Attract: An Idiom and Friendship Poem for Kids
Mark Bird
Apr 12 min read
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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 272 min read
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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 262 min read
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Believe in Yourself, Be Proud of Your Tune: A Music Poem for Kids
Believe in Yourself: A Music Poem for Kids
Mark Bird
Mar 242 min read
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Secret Pet Wishes: A Magical Poem About Pets' Dreams | Fun Pet Poem for Kids, Cats & Dogs
Secret Pet Wishes: A Magical Poem About Pets' Dreams | Fun Pet Poem for Kids, Cats & Dogs
Mark Bird
Mar 151 min read
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💭✨ Rolling Back in Time: A Childhood Poem Filled with Nostalgia ✨💭
Rolling Back in Time: A Childhood Poem Filled with Nostalgia
Mark Bird
Mar 81 min read
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M.O.T.H.E.R. A Kind of Acrostic, Mother Acronym Poem for Mothers' Day
M.O.T.H.E.R. A Kind of Acrostic, Mother Acronym Poem for Mothers' Day
Mark Bird
Mar 12, 20222 min read
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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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