In recent years, oracy has become a big focus in UK classrooms. Oracy means more than just “speaking and listening” …
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🎭 Drama in Poetry Lessons KS2 | Fun Strategies to Bring Poems Alive
Poetry and drama are natural partners. When children act out poems, they don’t just read words on a page — …
Read more❓ Riddle Poems KS2 | Fun Poetry Activities for Primary Schools
Who doesn’t love a riddle? Children in KS2 absolutely do — especially when it comes in the form of a …
Read more🐾 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 …
Read more🌦️ Weather Poems KS2: Seasonal & Creative Writing Ideas ✍️
Why Try Weather Poems in KS2? Weather is something children experience every day — rain at playtime, snow in winter, …
Read more❄️ Winter Poetry for KS2: Creative Writing Ideas for the Classroom ⛄
🌟 Why Explore Winter Poetry in KS2? As a children’s poet visiting schools across the UK, I’ve found that the …
Read more🐉 Chinese New Year Poetry for KS2: Creative Writing Ideas & Fun Activities 🎆✍️
🌟 Why Explore Chinese New Year Poetry in KS2? As a children’s poet working across the UK, I love how …
Read more🎶 Music and Rhythm Poetry for KS2: Writing with a Beat 🥁✍️
🌟 Why Explore Music and Rhythm Poetry in KS2? As a children’s poet visiting hundreds of schools across the UK, …
Read more🌍 Environmental Poetry for KS2: Writing to Protect Our Planet ✍️🌱
🌟 Why Explore Environmental Poetry in KS2? As a children’s poet who has worked in hundreds of schools across the …
Read moreThe Ultimate Guide to Teaching Poetry in KS2
Poetry has a unique power in the classroom. It can make children laugh, spark their imagination, and build confidence in …
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