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
Teaching Ideas
Poetry and Art teaching ideas and examples for EYFS, KS1, KS2 and KS3.
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
Freedom Poem for kids: Two Sides to Every Story. Budgie or Pigeon?
Freedom Poem for kids: Two Sides to Every Story
Mark Bird
Mar 61 min read
Dawdle More: A Mindfulness Poem for Kids - Slow Down and Savour Life
Dawdle More: A Mindful Poem for Kids About Slowing Down and Savouring Life
Mark Bird
Mar 22 min read
I Am The Label - a poem about labels and the challenge of removing them
I Am The Label - a poem about labels and the challenge of removing them
Mark Bird
Jan 111 min read
Fire Flowers: A bonfire night poem for kids about Firework effects
Fire Flowers: A bonfire night poem for kids inspired by the Chinese naming firework effects after flowers
Mark Bird
Nov 2, 20241 min read
Uncovering the Origin of Halloween and Samhain: A Poem Exploring Oweynagat, the Cave of the Cats
Uncovering the Origin of Halloween and Samhain: A Poem Exploring Oweynagat, the Cave of the Cats
Mark Bird
Oct 18, 20242 min read
Hello Yellow poem to commemorate World Mental Health Day 2024.
Hello Yellow poem to commemorate World Mental Health Day 2024
Mark Bird
Oct 6, 20242 min read
A No Pens Day poem to celebrate Speech and Language UK's No Pens Day
Unleash creativity and celebrate 'No Pens Day' with Mark Bird's inspiring 'A No Pens Day' poem. Let imagination soar and voices roar!
Mark Bird
Oct 5, 20242 min read
'Count Your Life': A new counting poem for National Poetry Day 2024
New Counting Poem to celebrate National Poetry Day 2024
Mark Bird
Sep 26, 20241 min read
Find Your Own: A Positive Poem for Kids about Finding Yourself
Find Your Own: A Positive Poem for Kids & Teachers about Finding Yourself
Mark Bird
Jun 13, 20241 min read
"How to Spice Up Your Language Lessons with Synonyms: A Poetic Inspiration for Teachers and Kids at The Giggle Cafe. Synonym : Laugh."
Just want the poem? Click here As a teacher and poet, I wanted to write something to help children explore the power of synonyms in a...
Mark Bird
Feb 22, 20241 min read
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
bottom of page