Poetry

Poetry

Below are some brilliant videos of famous children's poets reading their work aloud. There is also a selection of poems for you to try and read aloud and perform for your friends and family. Poetry isn't written to sit on the page, but to be acted on the stage!

Why not explore the Children's Poetry Archive. Here you can listen to poems, read poems, watch interviews with poets and learn so much more! https://www.coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk/poetry/

Poetry for children under 5

Poetry for 5 - 7 year olds

Poetry for 7 - 9 year olds

Poetry for 9 - 11 year olds

Watch poets recite their work for your entertainment and enjoyment below...

Cards Dealt by Joseph Coelho Listen to the poet read his work. Do you like the poem? Can you explain why/why not?

No Breathing in Class by Michael Rosen Michael Rosen's humurous poem from his collection 'The Hypnotiser' also known as 'Strict'.

Football Mad by Benjamin Zephaniah Known for his 'dub' poetry which means it is poetry that is performed—the words are recited over the beat of reggae music

WipWapWop by Jennifer Watson A poem that uses word play.

Haircut Rap by Valerie Bloom A poem inspired by her children who decided to play at being barbers one day.

Poets Do It Everywhere Click here to find more videos of poets performing their poems and lots more.

Recommended Websites

Poetry4Kids The funny poetry playground of children’s author Kenn Nesbitt. Here you will find lots of funny poems for kids, classic children’s poems, games, poetry lessons and activities, plus a rhyming dictionary, videos, author visit information, and lots more!

Children's Poetry Archive Listen to the world's best poetry read out loud. Explore 100s of poems read by the poets themselves. Read along or listen distraction free.

All Poetry The web's largest poetry writing group - from beginners to experts. Improve your poetry, create a fan base, and read the best poetry of our generation. Allpoetry is home base for poets.

Poetry Foundation Poems, readings, poetry news and the entire 110-year archive of POETRY magazine.

Poetry Zone The Poetry Zone has published around 30,000 poems by young people and has had millions of visitors – children and teenagers, real live poets and other adults .

CLPE Poetry CLPE is the National Poetry Centre for Primary Schools. Search our extensive bank of poems for children, poetry teaching resources, videos of poet performances and interviews to support the teaching of poetry.

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