One of a series of National Poetry Day teacher resources on the theme of Messages. "Love Letters between Inanimate Objects " draws on a poem by Sarah Kay that can also be found on YouTube. This resource fosters creative and critical thinking around poetry and is part of a collaborative effort between the National Poetry Day partners, who include First Story, Apples and Snakes, and the Scottish Poetry Library. For KS3, KS4 and KS5

One of a series of National Poetry Day teacher resources on the theme of Messages. "Poetry in Frames" draws on a poem by Rachel Long. The resource fosters creative and critical thinking around poetry and is part of a collaborative effort between the National Poetry Day partners, who include the Poetry Society, Apples and Snakes, and the Scottish Poetry Library. For KS3, KS4 and KS5

One of a series of National Poetry Day teacher resources on the theme of Messages. "Postcard Poems" draws on a poem by Diana Brodie. The resource fosters enjoyment of poetry and is part of a collaborative effort between the National Poetry Day partners, who include the Poetry Society, Apples and Snakes, and the Scottish Poetry Library. For KS1 and KS2

One of a series of National Poetry Day teacher resources on the theme of Messages. "Sssnnnwhufffll? " draws on the poetry of Scottish poet Edwin Morgan. The resource fosters creative and critical thinking around poetry and is part of a collaborative effort between the National Poetry Day partners, who include the Poetry Society, Apples and Snakes, and the Emma Press For KS1 and KS2.

One of a series of National Poetry Day teacher resources on the theme of Messages. "A Message in Space" draws on the poetry of Rachel Piercey. The resource fosters creative and critical thinking around poetry and is part of a collaborative effort between the National Poetry Day partners, who include the Poetry Society, Apples and Snakes, and the Scottish Poetry Library. For KS1 and KS2.

One of a series of National Poetry Day teacher resources on the theme of Messages. "A Message to the Future " draws on the poetry of Roger McGough. The resource fosters creative and critical thinking around poetry and is part of a collaborative effort between the National Poetry Day partners, who include the Poetry Society, Apples and Snakes, and the Emma Press For KS1 and KS2.

Forward Arts Foundation hope you make use of this fantastic FREE classroom resource for National Poetry Day 2016 on the theme of Messages. The Betjeman Poetry Prize presents this activity called 'The Sea Says' for Key Stage 1 - 2 students. This is part of a wider collaborative effort with multiple partners, including the Scottish Poetry Library, the Poetry Society, The Emma Press, and the Poetry School.

A free anthology from Macmillan Children's Books and National Poetry Day, featuring the National Poetry Day Children's Ambassadors. Enjoy!

Discover the fantastic work done by Kate Clanchy and Oxford Spires using contemporary poems featured in The Forward Book of Poetry 2015, and bring the lessons to your own classroom.

This e-book was produced by Gaby Morgan from Macmillan Children's Books for National Poetry Day 2015.

This year’s theme is LIGHT. We have wonderful education resources available to you here, to use in the run up to National Poetry Day 2015 on 08 October. Whatever you do, share your plans with us on Twitter with hashtag #nationalpoetryday.

Here’s a set of eight new poems for primary school children by five leading contemporary children’s poets. To keep in touch by Liz Brownlee Remembering by Liz Brownlee The Family Book by Brian Moses Poets are Photographers by Paul Cookson Remembering is our duty by Paul Cookson Dear Mug by Roger Stevens In an old dog’s memory by Brian Moses Whole body memory by Jan Dean

Use these posters to remember and to remind. These images, free to print out and share, make a great centrepiece for a poetry display on a wall. Or print out lots, use them in selfies and/or as the cover of a classroom/reading group anthology? Above all, share the results using #thinkofapoem, so that by the time National Poetry Day arrives, on October 2, you’re part of the biggest celebration of poetry ever held. Write out your favourite poem, print out a sticker, and even hold up the poster in Welsh.

Here is a sheaf of glorious lesson plans and activities on the theme of Remember. There is something for every age group and really excellent poets are involved, so download and read through them all when seeking inspiration. If you like any one in particular, let its creators know: all the NPD poetry partners – from England, Scotland and Wales – have been involved.

Use this magnificent new lesson plan to spark off classroom discussion and inspire students to write their own poetry. It is written by poet Cheryl Moskowitz and features a huge variety of poems, all loosely related to the theme of stars. This lesson plan features a poem by Christina Rossetti.

Use this magnificent new lesson plan to spark off classroom discussion and inspire students to write their own poetry. It is written by poet Cheryl Moskowitz and features a huge variety of poems, all loosely related to the theme of stars. This lesson plan features a poem by Christina Rossetti.

Use this magnificent new lesson plan to spark off classroom discussion and inspire students to write their own poetry. It is written by poet Cheryl Moskowitz and features a huge variety of poems, all loosely related to the theme of stars. This lesson plan features a poem by Christina Rossetti.

Use this magnificent new lesson plan to spark off classroom discussion and inspire students to write their own poetry. It is written by poet Cheryl Moskowitz and features a huge variety of poems, all loosely related to the theme of stars. This lesson plan has works by Dorothy Parker and Gerard Manley Hopkins.

For illustrations of our Water theme, print out these posters – of mermaids and handfish – by film-maker Leo Crane, the creator of an unmissably gorgeous 30 second animation of watery poetry (http://vimeo.com/73483775). Inspired by Mermaid's Lament by Rachel Rooney.

For illustrations of our Water theme, print out these posters – of mermaids and handfish – by film-maker Leo Crane, the creator of an unmissably gorgeous 30 second animation of watery poetry (http://vimeo.com/73483775). Inspired by Handfish by Roger McGough.