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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Teaching Ideas

Poetry and Art teaching ideas and examples for EYFS, KS1, KS2 and KS3.

A selection of author Mark Bird's books and anthologies he has had poetry in

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.

Welcome to my poetry blog for kids and teachers

Teaching Ideas

The World of Author Mark Bird: A Collection of My Published Children's Books and Poetry

Limerick Poem for Kids: Teaching Semantics Through Wordplay

Days: A Thoughtful Personification Poem for Kids About Time and Forgiveness

Giving Voice to the Lost: A Personification Poem About a Button’s Fate

C'est La Vie poem: Finding the Flavours of Life in Poetry

Secret Pet Wishes: A Magical Poem About Pets' Dreams | Fun Pet Poem for Kids, Cats & Dogs

Freedom Poem for kids: Two Sides to Every Story. Budgie or Pigeon?

Dawdle More: A Mindfulness Poem for Kids - Slow Down and Savour Life

I Am The Label - a poem about labels and the challenge of removing them

Fire Flowers: A bonfire night poem for kids about Firework effects

Uncovering the Origin of Halloween and Samhain: A Poem Exploring Oweynagat, the Cave of the Cats

Hello Yellow poem to commemorate World Mental Health Day 2024.

A No Pens Day poem to celebrate Speech and Language UK's No Pens Day

'Count Your Life': A new counting poem for National Poetry Day 2024

Find Your Own: A Positive Poem for Kids about Finding Yourself

"How to Spice Up Your Language Lessons with Synonyms: A Poetic Inspiration for Teachers and Kids at The Giggle Cafe. Synonym : Laugh."

Exploring Action Poems for Kids: Stirring Custard With Your Toes.

"Going Back." A school poem for kids about the reality of going back to school for a few children.

Me, Mark Bird, Reading My Year 6, Primary School Leavers' Poem - The Full Stop Day

Barry Hoe - a tribute poem about Haribo, sweets and candy