Mark BirdMay 122 minBecky BondA poem about remembering the innocence of childhood from my 1970's playground days at Tynsel Parkes Primary School in Uttoxeter. How...
Mark BirdApr 221 minMy First KissI love Alan Carr and he made me laugh out loud with his joke on Interior Design Masters about his first kiss; it reminded my of my own...
Mark BirdFeb 21 minValentine PoemsIf 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 BirdFeb 21 minThe Slow SuperheroThanks to Ventorros Press for sending me an advance copy of The Slow Superhero, written by Sarah Surgey and illustrated by Sayani...
Mark BirdJan 273 minFrida Kahlo inspired self-portraits by Year 6 childrenI always look forward to teaching my class about Frida Kahlo: her amazing life story and her brilliant art. The children love learning...
Mark BirdDec 29, 20211 minLittle Flower by Jenny RumneyThanks to Ventorros Press for sending me an advanced copy of Little Flower by Jenny Rumney. Once again, Ventorros Press proudly release a...
Mark BirdDec 15, 20212 minThe Book Wars. Who would be victorious?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 BirdNov 30, 20211 minThe Great Cliché Stanza ChallengeLife is a Cabaret (of clichés) Poets, children, teachers and anyone who loves playing with words: what's the best cliché stanza you have....
Mark BirdNov 23, 20211 minAre Children Angels? Sometimes, they definitely are!So, if you follow my blog, you will know I lost my beloved Golden Retriever Blondie (a.k.a. Bloosh) last Thursday. I had to take a couple...
Mark BirdNov 20, 20211 minYesterday's Forever DogAfter the saddest day of my life, losing my beloved Golden Retriever, Blondie - I had to write something as a tribute to her, however...
Mark BirdNov 5, 20212 minMy Old Dog's EyesI was never a dog person but when I moved far away from friends and family in the U.K. to Buenos Aires in 2007 with my partner, I felt so...
Mark BirdOct 22, 20214 minEm Norry - Author VisitThroughout my 26 years of being a teacher, I've been lucky to have experienced many wonderful author visits. As part of our topic on...
Mark BirdOct 2, 20211 minRolling In TimeA simple poem about the joy of #childhood and how children have that innate talent to live in the the day, the hour, the minute, the...
Mark BirdSep 30, 20212 minBREADALBANE ACADEMY: P7 POETRY BLOGAfter writing a new poem, "I Did Not Choose" for #NationalPoetryDay last week, I was overjoyed when a day later, a teacher from Scotland...
Mark BirdSep 10, 20211 minThere, Their, They'reBrilliant images on Twitter to help children understand the difference between... There, Their, They're. Now then teachers... their wee R 😜
Mark BirdSep 9, 20212 minThe Scaredy-CatDon't you love Twitter sometimes? That moment when a simple tweet sparks your imagination and inspires you to take action - whether that...
Mark BirdAug 24, 20212 minBeegu by Alexis DeaconI've always been a Key Stage 2 teacher. I was trained that way in the early 90s. I was certainly never trained in phonics or in the...
Mark BirdJul 26, 20212 minWelcome aboard The Dirigible BalloonTake a flight aboard The Dirigible Balloon! The Dirigible Balloon is a new webzine featuring poetry written for children by both new and...
Mark BirdJul 19, 20211 minIf I Were MeIt's wonderful to see your poems used, but when a charity is using them for a good cause, that is #proud with bells on. I love these hand...
Mark BirdJul 6, 20211 minBrain Moses does it again... an inspiring force for many new poets ... KS1 PoetryDid Brian Moses just include me in the sentence, "A fine selection of poems for early years from some of our finest children's poets." I...