Poetry, Giggles and Fun with Michael Rosen!
Today, Tipton Green Junior School joined schools across the country to celebrate Michael Rosen Day 2026, a special day dedicated to sharing the joy of poetry, reading and creativity!
This year's theme was 'Silly School Stuff', inspired by Michael Rosen's wonderfully funny poems about everyday school life. The day was all about showing children that poetry can be exciting, entertaining and, most importantly, lots of fun!
During the special online poetry celebration, Michael Rosen entertained the children with readings of some of his hilarious poems, including Don't. His wonderful storytelling, funny expressions and playful use of language brought poetry to life. There were plenty of giggles and lots of laughter as the children listened to his amusing poems and enjoyed his brilliant sense of humour!
Michael made the session even more enjoyable by encouraging the children to join in with actions and repeat lines from his poems. It was wonderful to see everyone getting involved, bringing the poetry to life through movement, expression and enthusiastic participation!
Michael also shared poems inspired by his own childhood memories, including Nursery, which recalled his experiences as a young child. He spoke about his time at school and shared a poem about his very first best friend, revealing how he had sometimes felt jealous of him. These personal poems showed the children how everyday experiences, friendships and feelings can provide wonderful inspiration for poetry.
Michael explained how poetry is about 'making pictures with words', encouraging children to use descriptive language and their imaginations to help readers visualise what they are describing. He showed how even the simplest memories and experiences can be transformed into entertaining poems.
Michael also spoke about the much-loved poet Benjamin Zephaniah, celebrating his contribution to poetry and encouraging children to explore the work of different poets.
It was lovely to see the children so engaged, smiling, laughing and joining in throughout the celebration. The event reminded us that poetry isn't just about reading and writing – it is also about having fun, expressing ourselves and sharing experiences with others.
A fantastic celebration filled with poetry, creativity, giggles and laughter, inspiring our children to discover the magic of words!
