👉 Not sure what your pupils can actually do with poetry before you start teaching?👉 Want a clear baseline without …

Writing a first draft of a poem is exciting — but for many KS2 pupils, editing is the hardest part. …

Teaching poetry in KS2 can be joyful — but planning it can also feel overwhelming. How do you structure a …

👉 Want your pupils to write confident poems straight away?👉 Want to see this shared writing process modelled live in …

Teaching inference through poetry helps children look beyond what’s written and think deeply about meaning, clues and perspective.This funny poem …

Teaching poetry comprehension in KS2 can be simple, creative and enjoyable.With the right questions, children can explore meaning, language and …

Performance poetry allows children to explore language with their bodies and voices.It supports communication, teamwork, listening and resilience. For many …

Figurative language helps children see the world in new and imaginative ways.Whether it’s a simile that makes you laugh, a …

Sonnets might sound like something from another world — kings, queens, and quills! — but they’re actually full of rhythm, …

Dialogue poems (sometimes called poems for two voices) are written as conversations — poems that come alive when spoken aloud. …