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Mark Bird

Children's Poet & Teacher

DreamBeastPoems@yahoo.com

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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I Come From Hope ...

I Come From Hope ...

I Come From Hope ...

I was made aware by this incredibly evocative poem, created by a group of girls from Bradford, by their inspirational teacher Anna Cole. ...

May 7, 20211 min read

It’s Zetting Hot in Herre! - Discover Neal Zetter's poetry

It’s Zetting Hot in Herre! - Discover Neal Zetter's poetry

It’s Zetting Hot in Herre! - Discover Neal Zetter's poetry

If you haven't already, I command you to check out Neal Zetter - he's a children's poetry one-man masterclass. He shows his love and awe...

May 2, 20211 min read

Batman and Robin

Batman and Robin

"Pow! Zap! Bam! Creating a Batman Inspired Onomatopoeia Poem for Kids"

Pow! Zap! Bam! Creating a Batman Inspired Onomatopoeia Poem for Kids

Onomatopoeia Poems for Kids

May 2, 20212 min read

Letting Go - A poem about a balloon that doesn't fit in and a boy who stands out

Letting Go - A poem about a balloon that doesn't fit in and a boy who stands out

Letting Go - A poem about a balloon that doesn't fit in and a boy who stands out

I love writing using #personification so, so much. As a child, I would personify everything. I'd feel sorry for socks that didn't get...

Personification Poems for Students

Apr 27, 20211 min read

5 years since we lost my one and only musical hero, Prince ... I'll adore him 4ever

5 years since we lost my one and only musical hero, Prince ... I'll adore him 4ever

5 years since we lost my one and only musical hero, Prince ... I'll adore him 4ever

Tonight, I'm having a private #Prince party to revel in his funkiest moments ... and respect all those other artists that were inspired...

Apr 24, 20211 min read

"Silent Conversations" - a poem by Coral Rumble

"Silent Conversations" - a poem by Coral Rumble

"Silent Conversations" - a poem by Coral Rumble

'Silent Conversations' A poem by Coral Rumble.

My Favourite Poems

Apr 23, 20213 min read

Leavers and Transition Booklet for Year 6 including my poem: The Full Stop Day 😪

Leavers and Transition Booklet for Year 6 including my poem: The Full Stop Day 😪

Leavers and Transition Booklet for Year 6 including my poem: The Full Stop Day 😪

💡The Full Stop Day: All New and Free Year 6 Leavers Poem Lesson Resources for 2025. Click here! I am a teacher and children's author....

Leavers Poems for Kids

Apr 14, 20212 min read

A talented art student called Sahar

A talented art student called Sahar

A talented art student called Sahar

I love showcasing the work of the children I teach. Being involved in young people's lives through #education is a blessing; something we...

Apr 8, 20211 min read

Sunlight Through Curtain Seams - poem about being sent to bed when it's still light outside

Sunlight Through Curtain Seams - poem about being sent to bed when it's still light outside

Sunlight Through Curtain Seams - poem about being sent to bed when it's still light outside

So in response to my last post 'Young Spring' I thought I'd explore deeper that feeling of being grounded and sent to bed when the summer...

Apr 7, 20211 min read

Young Spring Poem - bring on the sunshine, but don't send me to bed early

Young Spring Poem - bring on the sunshine, but don't send me to bed early

Young Spring Poem - bring on the sunshine, but don't send me to bed early

'Young Spring' How I used to hate being sent to bed in spring & summer for being naughty; that light that peeked through the #seams in...

Season Poems for Kids

Apr 7, 20211 min read

"Ripples" - an ode to teachers everywhere

"Ripples" - an ode to teachers everywhere

"Ripples" - an ode to teachers everywhere

Teachers are incredible. I suppose I'm biased because I am one! But, the power of an inspirational teacher and the belief they instil in...

Apr 6, 20211 min read

Glacier Art inspired by Zaria Forman

Glacier Art inspired by Zaria Forman

Glacier Art inspired by Zaria Forman

I love teaching my class about working with a limited palette and how this can enhance their art beyond belief. However, working with...

Apr 5, 20211 min read

Beautiful Oops by Barney Salzberg

Beautiful Oops by Barney Salzberg

Beautiful Oops by Barney Salzberg

As part of Children's Mental Health Week 2021, Barlby Primary School used the inspirational 'Beautiful Oops!' by Barney Saltzberg to...

Illustrations & Illustrators

Mar 30, 20211 min read

Birthday Suit - Rip Out The Labels

Birthday Suit - Rip Out The Labels

Birthday Suit - Rip Out The Labels

You're an individual! You can't be anybody else however hard you try. Why even try? Salute yourself in that mirror: you're the only you...

Mar 27, 20212 min read

Zac Silver's Hairy Tale

Zac Silver's Hairy Tale

Zac Silver's Hairy Tale

Read this short chapter story about a boy who can't help cutting hair in school and whose mean headmaster, Mr Barker, has made it his...

Mar 26, 20211 min read

Sir Captain Tom Moore inspiring the next generation

Sir Captain Tom Moore inspiring the next generation

Sir Captain Tom Moore inspiring the next generation

Another day at school, another inspiring work of creativity arrives in the hands of a proud eleven year old. Like Mo-A's poems earlier in...

Illustrations & Illustrators

Mar 24, 20212 min read

Chris White on the Web

Chris White on the Web

Chris White on the Web

Yesterday was brilliant. Don't you just love fun-filled, love-drenched brilliant days? Why so good? First one of my pupils came to school...

Illustrations & Illustrators

Mar 23, 20211 min read

Goal! A Student's Poem ...

Goal! A Student's Poem ...

Goal! A Student's Poem ...

As a teacher, it's brilliant when a child brings in something they have done at home, that they are proud of (and I'm not talking the...

Mar 22, 20212 min read

Bring on Spring! Young Spring!

Bring on Spring! Young Spring!

Bring on Spring! Young Spring!

See Brian Moses' brill blog for a small collection of new poems in honour of Spring. I'm very glad to to be included. Let's hope this...

Mar 21, 20211 min read

Now do some Maths ...

Now do some Maths ...

Now do some Maths ...

Or Art! Or Both ... Photo by RhondaK Native Florida Folk Artist on Unsplash

Mar 20, 20211 min read

Peter Max - a Pop Art inspiration!

Peter Max - a Pop Art inspiration!

Peter Max - a Pop Art inspiration!

Peter Max #PeterMax is a #PopArt genius. Behold this wonderful work we created as a whole-school Maxx-inspired project (Aged 4 to 11) ....

Mar 20, 20211 min read

Publication Day!

Publication Day!

Publication Day!

We all need some fun in our lives right now... The Best Ever Book of Funny Poems collated by #BrianMoses. With #Lockdown easing, what...

Mar 18, 20211 min read

The Best Ever Book of Funny Poems

The Best Ever Book of Funny Poems

The Best Ever Book of Funny Poems

When stars align and the new anthology, that I'm proud to be featured in, matches things on your sideboard...😂 OUT TOMORROW! Yes it may...

Mar 17, 20211 min read

The School Run - a great resource for parents and teachers

The School Run - a great resource for parents and teachers

The School Run - a great resource for parents and teachers

The School Run is such a rich and incredibly informative, accessible website. It helps you understand what children are being taught at...

Mar 16, 20211 min read

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