KS1
Resources to support teaching poetry in Key Stage One
The Owl and the Pussycat
An owl and a cat fall in love and sail away in this poem by Edward Lear.
KS2
Resources to support teaching poetry in Key Stage Two
Babes in the Wood
Two orphans are led into the woods in this tragic classic ballad.
Christmas Poems
A range of classic Christmas poetry.
Matilda Who Told Lies
Matilda’s bad habit leads her to an unfortunate ending in this classic poem by Hilaire Belloc.
The Highwayman
A classic poem about the love affair between the highwayman and the landlord’s daughter Bess by Alfred Noyes.
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
A piper who rids a town of its rat problem is cheated with devastating consequences in this classic poem by Robert Browning.