top of page
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.
Search

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


Valentine's Poems for kids
If you've read anything on here before, you'll know Brian Moses is a bit if a hero for me. Not only did I begin my teaching career...

Mark Bird
Feb 2, 20221 min read
Â
Â
Â


Phantom Regret by Jim
Just a quick post... in case you haven't heard it yet. The internet is going wild for the final track on The Weeknd's new album Dawn F.M....

Mark Bird
Jan 25, 20222 min read
Â
Â
Â


Urge To Blurt! A Poem about your inner voice
I was sitting with my class in assembly the other day and I suddenly got the primal urge to blurt something highly inappropriate out - that pesky inner voice was at it again. If I really dared shout something, what would happen? Would I ever work again? And the more you think about the terrible consequences, the more you worry that you're really going to blurt something shocking out: something that could change (ruin) you life forever! 😂 😱 📣 Back in class, I asked if it h

Mark Bird
Jan 22, 20222 min read
Â
Â
Â


The Book Wars. Who would be victorious? A poem about a book genre battle.
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 Bird
Dec 15, 20212 min read
Â
Â
Â


The Great Cliché Stanza Poem Challenge
Life is a Cabaret (of clichés) Poets, children, teachers and anyone who loves playing with words: what's the best cliché stanza poem you...

Mark Bird
Nov 30, 20211 min read
Â
Â
Â


Yesterday's Forever Dog : a tribute to my beautiful old dog - a poem about pet bereavement.
After the saddest day of my life, losing my beloved Golden Retriever, Blondie - I had to write something as a tribute to her, however...

Mark Bird
Nov 20, 20212 min read
Â
Â
Â


My Old Dog's Eyes: an old dog poem about my beautiful, ageing, dog.
My Old Dog's Eyes: an old dog poem about my beautiful, ageing, dog.

Mark Bird
Nov 5, 20212 min read
Â
Â
Â


Miseducate - A prefix themed poem about a long line of crazy teachers
Realising it has been two weeks since I have written a poem, and with my mind gone blank, I delved into my endless ideas-bank going back...

Mark Bird
Nov 2, 20212 min read
Â
Â
Â


Lie Out Loud - A Poem About Mental Health For Students
Lie Out Loud - A Poem About Mental Health For Students

Mark Bird
Oct 21, 20211 min read
Â
Â


Chains: A Poem About The Power of a Teacher
So after sharing my poem, "The Colours I've Been" using colours as metaphors to share the stages of a glorious life, I reflected on my...

Mark Bird
Oct 20, 20212 min read
Â
Â
Â


SkeleTom Cat – A Halloween Cat Poem with Heart and Haunt
SkeleTom Cat – A Halloween Cat Poem with Heart and Haunt

Mark Bird
Oct 13, 20212 min read
Â
Â
Â


The Scaredy Cat Poem for Kids: A Poem About Being Different
The Scaredy Cat Poem for Kids: A Poem About Being Different and Learning to Love Yourself. Funny Cat Poem.

Mark Bird
Sep 9, 20213 min read
Â
Â
Â


Olympics Poem for Kids! A Motivational Track & Field Athletics Poem
Olympics Poem for Kids! A Motivational Track & Field Athletics Poem

Mark Bird
Jul 19, 20212 min read
Â
Â
Â


Colours I've Been: A Metaphor Poem About Colours... Gloriously subjective
Two different poems exploring colours as #metaphors. What colours have you been at different stages of your life? What does a colour do...

Mark Bird
May 15, 20212 min read
Â
Â
Â


Leavers and Transition Booklet for Year 6 including my poem: The Full Stop Day 😪
💡The Full Stop Day: All New and Free Year 6 Leavers Poem Lesson Resources for 2025. Click here! I am a teacher and children's author....

Mark Bird
Apr 14, 20212 min read
Â
Â
Â


Dreambeast Dream Poem For Kids - Your your beast of a dream is dying to get out!
Dreambeast by Mark Bird explores the powerful, untamed nature of our dreams and the importance of nurturing them.

Mark Bird
Mar 12, 20214 min read
Â
Â
Â


Thinking by Walter D Wintle ... A Legendary Poem
Thinking by Walter D Wintle ... A Legendary Poem

Mark Bird
Mar 10, 20211 min read
Â
Â
Â
bottom of page
