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.

Please note that we are fully booked until September 2025. 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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