Probably what I get asked most often is "Where do you get your ideas from?" and it's not a straightforward answer. It could be a phrase I...

A big Thank You to Hyperion Class for sending me your brilliant questions for World Poetry Day! How many poems do you think you have...

Well done, Springfield! Powerful and thought-provoking ideas! An editing challenge could be to see if the lines sound different if you...

Well done, Oakwood! So many imaginative ideas! An editing challenge could be to spot any verbs which are used more than once, and find...

Well done, Wolston! There were many more brilliant ideas whizzing around all day, too! An editing challenge could be to think about words...

It's been a while since I wrote a blog post. Sorry about that. I've been very busy in Poetryland, and even busier in...

These are notes on a Key Stage One poetry club session I ran; this is not a lesson plan. The ideas here are meant for enjoyment, fun, and...

These are notes on a Key Stage One poetry club session I ran; this is not a lesson plan. The ideas here are meant for enjoyment, fun, and...

I spent a wonderful day at Blackfordby Primary School in Leicestershire, celebrating World Book Day. We started the day with a joining-in...

I was lucky enough to spend World Book Day at Moira Primary School in Leicestershire. We hunted for chocolate eggs in assembly, played...

The thing about poems is that you never quite know when they’re going to pop up. They can, of course, be wholly relied upon NOT to appear...

The last (and 23rd) poem, is inspired by real events (he did indeed leave his autograph). Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas, and...

Today's Daily Christmas Poem is actually a whopping FOUR poems, with thanks to the wonderful children and staff at Hartshorne Primary...

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Today's poem uses the word 'Icicle' from Elspeth, age 3. Thank you! Image from Unsplash by Robert Zunikoff My Icicle I found an ickle...

Today's poem uses the word 'Mistletoe' from P7 at OLA Primary School. Thank you! Photo from Unsplash by Alisha Noboa I Bring You a Poem...

Today's poem uses the word 'Decorations' from Liv, age 3. Thank you! Decorations Red and green and gold and blue pink and white and...

Today's poem uses the word 'Snowman' from Leo, age 6. Thank you! Photo from Unsplash, by Vladyslav Melnyk Even the Snowman has...

Today's poem uses the word 'Poinsettia', suggested by Kay Medway. Thank you! Grandma’s Poinsettia Mum buys this weird plant every...