Uncovering the Origin of Halloween and Samhain: A Poem Exploring Oweynagat, the Cave of the Cats
Uncovering the Origin of Halloween and Samhain: A Poem Exploring Oweynagat, the Cave of the Cats
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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
Oct 62 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 52 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
Sep 261 min read
'Count Your Life': A new counting poem for National Poetry Day 2024
New Counting Poem to celebrate National Poetry Day 2024
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Mark Bird
Jun 131 min read
Find Your Own: A Positive Poem for Kids about Finding Yourself
Find Your Own: A Positive Poem for Kids & Teachers about Finding Yourself
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Mark Bird
Feb 221 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 fun...
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Mark Bird
Feb 72 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
Sep 10, 20231 min read
"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...
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Mark Bird
Jul 1, 20231 min read
Me, Mark Bird, Reading My Year 6, Primary School Leavers' Poem - The Full Stop Day
So here we go again, #TheFullStopDay is upon us. I thought I'd post a video of me reading my Year 6, primary school leavers poem,...
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Mark Bird
Jun 29, 20232 min read
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 cant pass a Pick and Mix station without wanting to fill a bag with a...
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Mark Bird
May 26, 20231 min read
"I Like" a simple poem about loving yourself
I work with children every day and sadly, I hear more and more what they don't like about themselves. So inspired by the brilliant The...
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Mark Bird
May 24, 20231 min read
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...
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Mark Bird
May 24, 20231 min read
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...
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Mark Bird
Apr 16, 20231 min read
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,...
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Mark Bird
Apr 16, 20232 min read
A No Screen Day: a villanelle. How to write a villanelle poem.
No Screen Day: a villanelle. How to write a villanelle poem.
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Mark Bird
Apr 16, 20231 min read
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...
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Mark Bird
Feb 22, 20231 min read
A positive poem for kids. When someone is good, just tell them.
A positive poem for kids about telling someone when they're good. No ifs, no buts.
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Mark Bird
Apr 22, 20221 min read
My First Kiss - a funny poem for kids about primary school memories
I love Alan Carr and he made me laugh out loud with his joke on Interior Design Masters about his first kiss; it reminded my of my own...
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Mark Bird
Jun 19, 20213 min read
The Full Stop Day: a Year 6 Leavers Poem & the story behind it
For those looking for my Year 6 leavers poem, The Full Stop Day without the story, click this link. Please remember, it is copyrighted...
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Mark Bird
Apr 14, 20211 min read
Leavers and Transition Booklet for Year 6 including my poem: The Full Stop Day 😪
For those looking for my Year 6 leavers poem The Full Stop Day without the resources, click this link. Please remember, it is copyrighted...
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