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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
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
Mark Bird
Nov 28, 20241 min read
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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
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Spooky Storytime: Dracupuss and Frankenmouse Poem + Halloween Lesson Plan for Kids
Spooky Storytime: Dracupuss and Frankenmouse Poem + Halloween Lesson Plan for Kids
Mark Bird
Oct 22, 20242 min read
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'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
Mark Bird
Oct 10, 20242 min read
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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
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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.
Mark Bird
Jun 1, 20242 min read
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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...
Mark Bird
May 15, 20241 min read
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"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
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Exploring Action Poems for Kids: Stirring Custard With Your Toes.
Exploring Action Poems for Kids: Stirring Custard With Your Toes.
Mark Bird
Feb 7, 20242 min read
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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...
Mark Bird
Feb 1, 20241 min read
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Get a signed copy of my picture book 'Halloween Date From Hell' for only £5.99 including P&P
I have limited copies available of mine and Chris White's picture book, 'Halloween Date From Hell' for only £5.99 including postage and...
Mark Bird
Sep 15, 20231 min read
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Lettuce Pray : A wordplay poem for children about food
I love playing with words in poetry. This food-themed wordplay poem for children is all about those leafy greens. Lettuce Pray I know...
Mark Bird
Sep 14, 20231 min read
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"Going Back." A school poem for kids about the reality of going back to school for a few children.
For a few children, school is home and home is school. This poem for kids about going back to school explores those two contrasting...
Mark Bird
Sep 10, 20231 min read
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Tarantulas In My Trunks: an alliteration poem for kids on the theme of clothes
Alliteration is a fun and easy way to get kids into writing poetry. How many animals can you get your class of children to alliterate?...
Mark Bird
Jul 12, 20231 min read
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Barry Hoe - a tribute poem about Haribo, sweets and candy
I've always loved sweets (or candy). I'm 52 years old and I still can't pass a Pick and Mix station without wanting to fill a bag with a...
Mark Bird
Jun 29, 20232 min read
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Just A Bee - a poem about the glory and importance of bees
So I've been teaching my class about how glorious and important bees are to Earth. To get them hooked, I wrote a poem about bees to...
Mark Bird
May 24, 20231 min read
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Nose and Toes: a poem celebrating the senses of smell and touch
What wonderful things we possess as humans: noses and toes being just two of them - both of which can wake your senses like they did when...
Mark Bird
May 24, 20231 min read
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Mondays In Nursery: a poem about the joys of teaching and learning
I have loved every year group that I have taught over my thirty years in the teaching profession but this year, my first ever year...
Mark Bird
May 24, 20231 min read
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What Is A Smile: a rondelet poem about smiles. How to write a rondelet.
Poetry forms and schemes can be inspirational to explore; they can help you mine forgotten feelings and hidden thoughts. Of course,...
Mark Bird
Apr 16, 20232 min read
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Dig Up Dreams: a triolet poem. How to write a triolet.
I love trying out different poetry forms. Today it was time for a #triolet. Fancy writing your own triolet poem? See the guide below. I...
Mark Bird
Apr 16, 20231 min read
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