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

Learning and reciting poems is now central to the curriculum. From Reception upwards, children are expected to enjoy, learn and …

Poetry doesn’t always have to rhyme or follow complicated rules. Sometimes, the most effective poems are the simplest. One of …

Next time you plan a poetry unit, don’t forget to set aside some time for tongue twisters. The National Curriculum …

If you haven’t used calligrams in your classroom before, you’re in for a treat! A calligram is a word or …