Poems about books and reading celebrate imagination, curiosity and the joy of stories!They remind children that every time they open …

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

  Blackout poems are a simple, creative, and engaging way to get children writing poetry. They are particularly effective in …

One of my favourite ways to spark imagination in the classroom is by using a Dead Man’s Chest—or, as I …

Can you write a poem using only one vowel? That’s the challenge of a Univocalic poem. In a univocalic, every …

Asking children to write a poem with rhythm and rhyme can be tricky. Without guidance, their writing often becomes muddled, …

Some time ago I wrote about some of my favourite performance poems for KS1 and KS2. My top five changes …

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 …