National Poetry Day, is a campaign for poets, poetry fans and poetry organisations to enjoy and participate in, held every year on the first Thursday in October.
Poetry helps us to remember stories, from Jack and Jill all the way to the Odyssey. Children love rhymes and rhythms; but poetry also helps them to improve literacy, to articulating a story or argument, to deliver a punchline or a moral.
Resources
- National Poetry Day
Use this website and its lesson plans, listings and blogs to help you plan your National Poetry Day celebrations.
- Edwin Morgan poems
Text and audio downloads of poems by former Scots Makar Edwin Morgan, performed by writer Liz Lochhead, Professor Jim McGonigal, Hamish Whyte and Glasgow's former Lord Provost, Liz Cameron.
- Scotland's Songs
More than 130 songs and tunes, in Scots and Gaelic, and information about the long and rich tradition of Scottish music.
- Robert Burns
A selection of resources about poet Robert Burns, including recordings of songs, a map of locations connected with Burns, contemporary responses to his poetry and information about the man and his work.
- Scots soundbytes
Recordings of poems in Scots to listen to and download, along with suggested learning activities.
- Scottish Poetry Library
Information, activities, games, resources and poems from the Scottish Poetry Library to inspire young people of all ages. Free resource packs available for teachers.
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