Illustration on a green background. Cartoon children standing on an open book. One child holds a homemade megaphone made of an inside out umbrella with trumpets attached to it.

Write Like a Poet

Years 3–6 What makes a poem? Do they have to rhyme? Can they be silly?Term-time, Leeds Available during term-time. Press Book Now and complete the form to let us know your preferred date.

About Write Like a Poet

Illustration on a green background. Cartoon children standing on an open book. One child holds a homemade megaphone made of an inside out umbrella with trumpets attached to it.

What makes a poem? Do they have to rhyme? Can they be silly? 

Explore the joy of writing and responding to poetry in this creative workshop. In this workshop, pupils will: 

  • learn the importance of drafting
  • use word games to generate ideas
  • write their own poem on a topic of their choice 

All KS2 workshops last 2 hours long and will be delivered in your school. We can host a maximum of two of the same workshop per day.

Exclusive to LS postcodes.

Booking is essential via the 'Book Now' button. Please email leeds.learning@bl.uk if you have questions or need help with the form.

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