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

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

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

Poetry is made to be performed. When children learn a poem by heart and share it with others, they experience …

Poetry can sometimes feel like one of the trickier areas of the English curriculum, but when it’s taught in fun …

  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 …

If you are looking for a quick, fun, and engaging poetry idea for your class this week, try Words Within …

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

      A Fun KS2 Christmas Shape Poem Activity Christmas is the perfect time for festive poetry! A Christmas …