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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.
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Poems for Kids
Poems for children and young people. Poetry ideas for EYFS, KS1, KS2 and KS3
Mark Bird
Jan 231 min read
The Klangaroo: a wild and wacky kangaroo and robot story for kids.
The Klangaroo: a wild and wacky robot story for kids
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Mark Bird
Jan 111 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
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Mark Bird
Dec 30, 20241 min read
Be More You (A New Year Resolution Poem) Happy New Year world!
Be More You (A New Year Resolution Poem) Happy New Year everybody!
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Mark Bird
Dec 30, 20241 min read
Truce Between The Trenches, a Winter's Dream 1914 by Charles Nicol
Truce Between The Trenches, a Winter's Dream 1914 by Charles Nicol
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Mark Bird
Dec 8, 20241 min read
'Reindeer Gossip' Funny Christmas Reindeer and Santa Poem for kids
'Reindeer Gossip' Funny Christmas Reindeer and Santa Poem for kids
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Mark Bird
Dec 8, 20242 min read
'I Always Play The Christmas Tree' Funny Nativity Poem for Kids
Funny Christmas poem for kids - 'I Always Play the Christmas Tree' This child has had enough of always playing the nativity Xmas tree.
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Mark Bird
Nov 28, 20241 min read
Playground Pandemonium: sonnet poems for primary school about break duty and headteacher life
Playground Pandemonium: sonnet poems for primary school about break duty and headteacher life
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Mark Bird
Nov 2, 20241 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
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Mark Bird
Oct 22, 20242 min read
Spooky Storytime: Dracupuss and Frankenmouse Poem + Halloween Lesson Plan for Kids
Spooky Storytime: Dracupuss and Frankenmouse Poem + Halloween Lesson Plan for Kids
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Mark Bird
Oct 10, 20242 min read
'Magical Mystery Tour Mind' - A poem about the journeys random memories take us on
'Magical Mystery Tour Mind' - A poem about the journeys random memories take us on
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Mark Bird
Oct 6, 20242 min read
Hello Yellow poem to commemorate World Mental Health Day 2024.
Hello Yellow poem to commemorate World Mental Health Day 2024
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Mark Bird
Oct 5, 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!
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Mark Bird
Jun 3, 20241 min read
Swapping Shoes: Empathy day poem about walking in someone else's shoes
Sharing Shoes: An empathy day poem for kids about walking a mile in someone else's shoes.
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Mark Bird
Jun 1, 20242 min read
The Klangaroo! A banging, clanging robot kangaroo story for kids.
The Klangaroo! A kangaroo story for kids about wild robots, wacky inventors, a zany zoo and being loved for who you are.
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Mark Bird
May 15, 20241 min read
If I Were A Logo: a logo poem exploring how you might brand yourself.
Quite a few of my poems are inspired by poetry prompts on social media. Last night's prompt was #logo. I tried to write a logo poem...
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Mark Bird
Feb 22, 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...
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Mark Bird
Feb 7, 20242 min read
Exploring Action Poems for Kids: Stirring Custard With Your Toes.
Exploring Action Poems for Kids: Stirring Custard With Your Toes.
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Mark Bird
Feb 1, 20241 min read
Introducing The Klangaroo: A Sneak Peek at My Upcoming Children's Picture Book!
I'm very excited to announce my new picture book is out later this year! It's already been fully illustrated by the brilliant Chris...
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Mark Bird
Oct 21, 20211 min read
Lie Out Loud - A Poem About Mental Health For Students
Lie Out Loud - A Poem About Mental Health For Students
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Mark Bird
Mar 12, 20213 min read
Dreambeast poem - it's your beast of a dream dying to get out!
Dreambeast by Mark Bird explores the powerful, untamed nature of our dreams and the importance of nurturing them.
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