Start the Year with Poetry The first week of a new school year is full of excitement, nerves and fresh …

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

Why Funny Poems Work So Well in KS2 Children love to laugh — and poetry is one of the best …

Why Performance Poetry Works in Primary Schools Assemblies are the perfect stage for performance poetry. They give children the chance …

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 …

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

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

Inviting a poet into your school can feel exciting, but teachers often wonder what actually happens during a poetry day. …

World Book Day is one of the biggest events in the school calendar, and a brilliant opportunity to celebrate a …