A Trilogy of Poems about working in Nursery for the first time
So, I was trained as a Key Stage 2 teacher (7 to11) at Edge Hill University over thirty years ago: in those days you had to choose...
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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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Mark Bird
Sep 12, 20221 min read
New Paperbound Magazine Edition on the theme of Magic
I'm very proud to have my poem, "Seasoned Magicians" featured in the brilliant, 2nd anniversary edition of Paperbound Magazine. The...
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Mark Bird
Sep 7, 20221 min read
Lost 10p - a poem about powerful childhood moments
After the wonderful response I got from posting my poem Ode To Uttoxeter I was inspired to write a new poem about my childhood and...
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Mark Bird
Sep 3, 20221 min read
Ode To Uttoxeter - a poem about childhood
A poem that revisits a childhood in Uttoxeter - no more, no less. Ode To Uttoxeter I remember that day back then when we first found...
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Mark Bird
Aug 1, 20223 min read
My Poetry Teachers - a poem dedicated to the brilliant poets and poems who inspired my journey.
So I thought ... what's the best way to celebrate the launch of my new website? The answer was simple! Write a poem dedicated to all of...
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Mark Bird
Jul 31, 20221 min read
New Dreambeast Poems Website
Poets, teachers, children, art educators and anyone involved with education and inspiring young minds, come get involved at...
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Mark Bird
May 12, 20222 min read
Becky Bond - a poem for kids about the fleeting nature of friendship
This friendship poem for kids, about remembering the innocence of childhood from my 1970's playground days at Tynsel Parkes Primary...
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Mark Bird
Apr 28, 20221 min read
Ten Year Old Love - a poem about young love
I've been teaching for thirty years ... and one theme is eternal: LOVE! I often end up teaching Year 6. To see them toe-dipping into an...
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Mark Bird
Mar 25, 20221 min read
Mother Said - a poem about the power of a mother's words
Another Mother poem. Once in my teenage years, from the living room window, me and Mum were staring out at the army of beaten council...
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Mark Bird
Mar 12, 20222 min read
M.O.T.H.E.R. A Kind of Acrostic, Mother Acronym Poem for Mothers' Day
M.O.T.H.E.R. A Kind of Acrostic, Mother Acronym Poem for Mothers' Day
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Mark Bird
Feb 25, 20221 min read
Chicken Licken's Chicken Shop - Funny Chicken Poem for Kids
I think my favourite moments of inspiration are when nonsense and reality collide. #WorldBookDay Updated version 1.3.22 : Inspired by...
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Mark Bird
Feb 2, 20221 min read
Valentine's Poems for kids
If you've read anything on here before, you'll know Brian Moses is a bit if a hero for me. Not only did I begin my teaching career...
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Mark Bird
Jan 25, 20222 min read
Phantom Regret by Jim
Just a quick post... in case you haven't heard it yet. The internet is going wild for the final track on The Weeknd's new album Dawn F.M....
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Mark Bird
Jan 22, 20222 min read
Urge To Blurt! A Poem about your inner voice
I was sitting with my class in assembly the other day and I suddenly got the primal urge to blurt something highly inappropriate out -...
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Mark Bird
Dec 15, 20212 min read
The Book Wars. Who would be victorious? A poem about a book genre battle.
I haven't blogged for over two weeks; schools are becoming crazy places to work again and I've been kept very busy. Anyway, my...
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Mark Bird
Nov 30, 20211 min read
The Great Cliché Stanza Poem Challenge
Life is a Cabaret (of clichés) Poets, children, teachers and anyone who loves playing with words: what's the best cliché stanza poem you...
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Mark Bird
Nov 20, 20211 min read
Yesterday's Forever Dog : a tribute to my beautiful old dog - a poem about pet bereavement.
After the saddest day of my life, losing my beloved Golden Retriever, Blondie - I had to write something as a tribute to her, however...
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Mark Bird
Nov 5, 20212 min read
My Old Dog's Eyes: an old dog poem about my beautiful, ageing, dog.
My Old Dog's Eyes: an old dog poem about my beautiful, ageing, dog.
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Mark Bird
Nov 2, 20212 min read
Miseducate - A prefix themed poem about a long line of crazy teachers
Realising it has been two weeks since I have written a poem, and with my mind gone blank, I delved into my endless ideas-bank going back...
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Mark Bird
Oct 21, 20211 min read
Lie Out Loud - A Poem About Mental Health For Students
I'm not sure where these words and sentiments came from tonight... somewhere deep inside I suppose. It's definitely inspired by moments...
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