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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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Grandmother Poem. Metaphor and Figurative Language Poem for Kids.
Metaphor and Figurative Language Poem for Kids. Grandmother Poem
Mark Bird
Dec 11, 20252 min read
Imagine Poem for Kids - The Sofa Ship about the Joy of Imaginary Play
Imagine Poem for Kids - The Sofa Ship about the Joy of Imaginary Play
Mark Bird
Nov 25, 20253 min read
Anti Bullying Poem For Kids. Anti Bullying Week - 'The Different Path'
Anti Bullying Poem For Kids. Anti Bullying Week - 'The Different Path'
Mark Bird
Nov 2, 20252 min read
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
Oct 16, 20252 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 23, 202510 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 21, 20253 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 20, 20251 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 25, 20252 min read
Creative Ways to Introduce Poetry in the Classroom
Creative Ways to Introduce Poetry in the Classroom
Mark Bird
Jun 14, 20253 min read
Creative Approaches to Engage Students with Poetry
Creative Approaches to Engage Students with Poetry
Mark Bird
May 27, 20254 min read
Creative Approaches to Engaging Students with Poetry
Creative Approaches to Engaging Students with Poetry
Mark Bird
May 22, 20254 min read
How to Inspire Students Through Creative Poetry Activities
How to Inspire Students Through Creative Poetry Activities
Mark Bird
May 18, 20254 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 16, 20252 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 14, 20252 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 7, 20252 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 30, 20252 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 18, 20251 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 10, 20251 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 10, 20252 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 4, 20251 min read
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