🐾 Pet Poems KS2 | Fun & Creative Classroom Ideas

Pets are a huge part of children’s lives — from cuddly cats and loyal dogs to goldfish, tortoises, or even the more unusual ones! That’s why Pet Poems KS2 are such a brilliant way to get children writing, performing, and laughing together.

In this blog, you’ll find a selection of funny, imaginative poems about pets — perfect for the classroom. Alongside each poem, I’ve suggested comprehensive literacy activities designed to help pupils develop vocabulary, creativity, and performance skills.

👉 In my Poetry Days in primary schools across the UK I work hard to get the children excited about writing and performing their own poems. I visit over 100 schools every year and I’d love to work with your children and teachers.

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🐹 Bring Your Pet To School Day!

Charlotte brought a hamster in and it had tiny little feet
And it wasn’t such a problem
till it pooped on someone’s seat…

Terri brought her dog in and it seemed a lot of fun
But then it got a bit annoyed
And bit Miss Brindle on her bum…

Arthur brought a tortoise in and we got to feed it twice!

And Billy brought a tiger in
And it wasn’t very nice…

Jordan brought a skunk in and it was going rather well
Until it ran into the corner
And made a certain smell…

Alice brought her goldfish in but then dropped it on the floor
She put it back into the bowl
But it’s not swimming anymore…

Jenson brought a snake in and we watched it eating mice!

And Billy brought a tiger in
And it wasn’t very nice…

Charlotte brought her mouse in, the little chap’s called Vince
She let him wander round the classroom
We haven’t seen him since…

Basil brought his cat in it’s never been outside his house
He was being very well behaved
(We think it’s eaten Charlotte’s mouse…)

Ruby brought a penguin in and we had to get some ice!

And Billy brought a tiger in
And it wasn’t very nice…

Shelly brought a shark in with a gorgeous toothy smile
It took a liking to our teacher
We haven’t seen her in a while…

Bella brought a crocodile in with a giant bumpy back
It befriended Ruby’s penguin
And mistook it for a snack!

Polly brought her parrot in, a bird from paradise…

And Billy brought a tiger in
And it wasn’t very nice…

✍️ Activities:

List Poem Writing: Use this as a model for a list poem. Children brainstorm unusual or funny pets they could “bring to school” and write their own verses.
Performance Poetry: Perform as a whole class with sound effects (animal noises, squeals, claps). Builds confidence and rhythm.
Science Link 🔬: Research one unusual pet (e.g. penguins, crocodiles) — link to habitats. Great cross-curricular opportunity.
Art Link 🎨: Create illustrations of their chosen pet in school and turn the verses into a class display.

👉 Related blog: Funny Poems KS2: Laughter in the Classroom

🐕 Mr Hogg – The Teacher That Loves Dogs (Room K9)

He’s a strange looking teacher Mr Hogg
He’s got a massive forehead, pointy ears, high cheek bones
Beady eyes, full mouth but a
Miniature schnauzer

When he wants the attention of the class he whines or paws you
Too hot in the classroom? He starts to pant!
He uses a Pointer for the whiteboard but it keeps running off
I was shocked at first when he had a wee on a table leg
But I’m used to it now

If you get a question right in maths
He wags his bum – really!
He makes us fetch sticks in PE, he calls playtime ‘walkies!’
Geography is mostly focussed on Chiwauwua in Mexico and Pekingese in China
Lunch time for him is ‘chow chow’ time
We celebrate St Bernard’s day every year at our school without fail (when it’s snowing)
I’m totally sick of his jokes about using a pencil Sharpei ner
In art we don’t do much painting but a lot of Labradoodling

I wouldn’t be surprised if he loved dogs more than his twin boys
Jack and Russell
Favourite car? A Rover. Favourite chocolate? Maltese-ers/ Yorkie

It goes without saying our teacher Mr Hogg – loves dogs.

✍️ Activities:

Kennings Poems: Children write kennings (dog-describing compound phrases) to create their own verses about Mr Hogg.
PSHE Link ❤️: Discuss pets at home — how do we look after them responsibly?
Wordplay Focus: Explore all the dog-based puns (Pointer, Sharpei ner, Labradoodling). Challenge children to create new animal puns for other subjects.
Performance Idea 🎤: Perform with “dog-like” behaviour — panting, whining, wagging. Encourages expression and drama.

👉 Related blog: Kennings Poems KS2 | Fun Writing Ideas

🐈 Mr McMillan – The Teacher That’s A Supervillain

I’m the cat
That sits on the lap
Of Mr McMillan the supervillain teacher
His dangerous creature
His jet-black attack pet
His not so cute feline brute
His crabby grouchy tabby
His nitty picky kitty

I’m hard to please
I’m dangerous
I’m unpredictable
I’m unaccountable
I ruin people’s lives
I appear out of nowhere…

My name is OFSTED
I don’t know why…

His class of 30 now down to 13
Unlucky for some…

Children disappear here
Flick of a switch their chair tilts backwards and…
‘Can I go to the toilet……….?’
Gone
‘It’s not fair………..!’
Gone
‘7×7 is 40…………!’
Gone
‘I’ve got rights………!’
Gone

I don’t know where they go but I will say this –
Mr McMillan’s sharks look very well fed…

✍️ Activities:

Characterisation: Children create their own “supervillain teacher” with a pet sidekick (dragon, snake, tarantula).
Rhyme & Repetition: Spot repeated patterns (“Gone”) and discuss how repetition builds rhythm.
Drama Link 🎭: Perform the poem as a mock villain monologue. Add dramatic pauses and exaggerated voices.
PSHE Discussion: Explore fairness and classroom rules — link to anti-bullying.

🐱 Beware of the Cat

✍️ Activities:

Visual Literacy: Use the shape poem to discuss how illustrations and text can combine.
Creative Challenge: Children create their own animal shape poems (dog bone, fish, tortoise shell).
Class Display: Create a “Beware of the…” poetry wall with children’s own humorous warning signs.

👉 Related blog: Shape Poems KS2 | Concrete Poetry Examples