Resource Description:
Inspire every child to feel like a real writer.
This imaginative, step-by-step poetry resource guides children through the creative process of writing their own poem based on the theme “My Ideas for Writing”. Designed for Year 6 but adaptable across KS2, it encourages pupils to explore where their writing inspiration comes from—dreams, books, nature, emotions—and transform those ideas into thoughtful, vivid poems they can be proud of.
Each activity is carefully scaffolded to support children as they move from idea generation to planning, drafting, and self-evaluation. Pupils are encouraged to experiment with poetic devices, structure, and mood, while reflecting on their identity as writers. The resource is designed to empower all learners, including reluctant writers, by breaking the writing process into manageable, confidence-boosting steps.
It includes editable planning and reflection sheets, modelled examples, and optional peer feedback prompts to help children develop independence and pride in their writing. This resource works well for whole-class poetry units, independent writing projects, or as a creative tool for literacy intervention.
