Why Teach List Poems in KS2? 🤔 Sometimes the simplest structures are the most effective. List poems KS2 are short, …

Why Poetry Belongs Everywhere Poetry isn’t just for literacy lessons. Its rhythm, creativity, and flexibility make it a powerful teaching …

Why Poetry Starters Matter in KS2 Getting started with writing poetry can be the hardest step for many pupils. A …

Poetry has a unique power in the classroom. It can make children laugh, spark their imagination, and build confidence in …

The run-up to Christmas is always a magical time in primary schools. With excitement levels rising and end-of-term concerts and …

Rhyme and rhythm are at the heart of poetry. They give language its beat, make words memorable, and bring writing …

Sometimes the hardest part of writing is simply getting started. A quick poetry warm-up at the beginning of a literacy …

Performance poetry is one of the most exciting ways to bring language alive in the classroom. It gives children the …

Creative writing can sometimes feel daunting for pupils — the blank page, the pressure to be “original,” or simply not …

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