Poetry is made to be performed. When children learn a poem by heart and share it with others, they experience …

  Every October, schools across the UK celebrate National Poetry Day — a wonderful chance to put poetry centre stage …

When children meet a real poet, something magical happens. Words come alive, imaginations spark, and even reluctant writers suddenly want …

Poetry can sometimes feel like one of the trickier areas of the English curriculum, but when it’s taught in fun …

Inviting a poet into school is an exciting way to inspire both pupils and teachers. As a children’s poet, I’ve …

  Blackout poems are a simple, creative, and engaging way to get children writing poetry. They are particularly effective in …

Do you have a brilliant idea for an educational workshop? Maybe you’re a budding children’s author, an artist, an actor, …

One of my favourite ways to spark imagination in the classroom is by using a Dead Man’s Chest—or, as I …

If you are looking for a quick, fun, and engaging poetry idea for your class this week, try Words Within …

👉 In my Poetry Days in primary schools across the UK I work hard to get the children excited about writing and …