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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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Football Poem For Kids: Substitute Me. There's a substitute in us all
Football Poem For Kids: Substitute Me. There's a substitute in all of us
Mark Bird
5 days ago2 min read
National Poetry Day Play Poems Anthology. Let Your Imagination Play!
National Poetry Day Play Poems - Mini Anthology. Let Your Imagination Out To Play!
Mark Bird
Sep 2310 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
A Dance Poem For Kids That Plays With Words For National Poetry Day
A Dance Poem For Kids That Plays With Words For National Poetry Day #Play
Mark Bird
Sep 201 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
Creative Ways to Introduce Poetry in the Classroom
Creative Ways to Introduce Poetry in the Classroom
Mark Bird
Jun 143 min read
Creative Approaches to Engage Students with Poetry
Creative Approaches to Engage Students with Poetry
Mark Bird
May 274 min read
Creative Approaches to Engaging Students with Poetry
Creative Approaches to Engaging Students with Poetry
Mark Bird
May 224 min read
How to Inspire Students Through Creative Poetry Activities
How to Inspire Students Through Creative Poetry Activities
Mark Bird
May 184 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sonnets for Kids: Teaching Self-Love and Mental Well-Being Through Poetry
Sonnets for Kids: Teaching Self-Love and Mental Well-Being Through Poetry
Mark Bird
Feb 244 min read
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