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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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Kangaroo Story For Kids. Zoo and Robot Story for Kids.
Kangaroo Story For Kids At The Zoo including a Robot and wild inventor. Zoo story for kids
Mark Bird
Aug 28, 20251 min read
'That's My Son!' A Rugby Poem for Kids & Funny Mother Poem
'That's My Son!' A Rugby Poem for Kids & Funny Mother Poem
Mark Bird
Aug 22, 20251 min read
Proper Maths - A Teacher Appreciation Poem For The End Of Term
Proper Maths - A Maths Poems for Kids and a Teacher Appreciation Poem For The End Of Term
Mark Bird
Jul 18, 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
🍪 Crumbs: Best In Show – A Poetic Biscuit Poem Tribute for #NationalBiscuitDay
Crumbs: Best In Show – A Poetic Biscuit Poem Tribute for #NationalBiscuitDay
Mark Bird
May 29, 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
“Purple Rain Refuge” – A Poetic Purple Rain Tribute to Prince’s Iconic Album
“Purple Rain Refuge” – A Poetic Purple Rain Tribute to Prince’s Iconic Album
Mark Bird
May 18, 20252 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
Just a Dog – A Be Yourself Poem and Identity Poem for Kids About Pride
"Just a Dog" – A Be Yourself Poem and Identity Poem for Kids About Pride
Mark Bird
May 1, 20251 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
🌞 We’re Rolling Again! — A Joyful Summer Poem for Kids and KS2
We’re Rolling Again! — A Joyful Summer Poem for Kids. Summer poems KS2
Mark Bird
Apr 24, 20252 min read
Taught Not To Tell: A Friendship Poem for Kids About Childhood and Prejudice
Taught Not To Tell: A Friendship Poem for Kids About Childhood and Prejudice
Mark Bird
Apr 19, 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
The Ultimate Leaving Teacher Gift: A Heartfelt, School-Wide Art Project They'll Treasure Forever
The Ultimate Leaving Teacher Gift: A Heartfelt, School-Wide Art Project They'll Treasure Forever
Mark Bird
Apr 4, 20253 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
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 1, 20252 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 27, 20252 min read
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