Here are a few encouraging poems to share with KS2 children
“The Seed”
A tiny seed, so small and still
Planted in the earth, with time to fill
With growth and life, its roots will grow
And reach for water, don’t you know
It pushes through the dirt and soil
Defying all the odds, with steadfast toil
And when it breaks the surface, oh so high
It reaches for the sun, with branches in the sky
So too, with us, we have the power
To grow and change, with each and every hour
We face our challenges, and with determination
We rise above, with growth as our motivation
“The Butterfly”
A caterpillar, slow and crawly
Makes its way, with all its might
Along the path, so wiggly and narrow
Towards the light
It transforms, in a chrysalis sleep
Emerging as a butterfly, so bright and bold
With wings of beauty, that it now can keep
Its journey has only just begun to unfold
So too, with us, we grow and change
From who we were, to who we can be
We shed our old ways, and rearrange
Embracing growth, with wild abandon and glee
“The Oak Tree”
A sapling once, so small and green
With leaves that swayed, in the gentle breeze
But over time, it grew so tall and keen
With roots that dug, deep into the earth with ease
It faced the storms, and stood so strong
Defying all the winds, with steadfast grace
And in its shadow, it provided a song
For all the creatures, seeking refuge in its space
So too, with us, we grow and flourish
With each and every challenge, we become so bold
Our roots dig deep, and provide us nourish
As we reach for the sky, with a story untold.
“The River”
A tiny stream, that trickles down
Through the valleys, and over the hills
It flows and flows, with no need to drown
And gathers strength, as it fulfills
It carves its way, through rock and stone
With determination, and endless grace
And becomes a river, with a power known
To shape the land, and define its place
So too, with us, we flow and grow
With each and every challenge, we become so bold
We carve our way, and define our show
With growth as our goal, and a story untold.
“The Mountain”
A small hill, so insignificant and low
With a view, that stretches far and wide
But as it grows, with each passing snow
It becomes a mountain, that stands with pride
It reaches for the sky, with cliffs so steep
And invites the climbers, to scale its height
With each and every step, they take the leap
And find within themselves, the strength to fight
So too, with us, we climb and grow
With each and every challenge, we become so bold
We reach for the sky, and let our spirit show
With growth as our goal, and a story untold.
“The Garden”
It blooms with flowers, of every hue
And provides a home, for all the bees
It grows and grows, with nothing to construe
And brings joy and peace, to all who sees
So too, with us, we grow and flourish
With each and every challenge, we become so bold
We bloom with beauty, and fulfill our wish
With growth as our goal, and a story untold
“The Path”
A tiny trail, so narrow and tight
Leading through the forest, with twists and turns
It meanders on, with all its might
And becomes a path, with lessons learned
It invites the travellers, to come and see
The beauty that lies, along its way
With each and every step, they’re set free
And find within themselves, the strength to play
So too, with us, we journey and grow
With each and every challenge, we become so bold
We follow our path, and let our spirit show
With growth as our goal, and a story untold.
“The Flame”
A tiny spark, so small and bright
Ignited with passion, and burning desire
It grows and grows, with all its might
And becomes a flame, that rises higher and higher
It illuminates the darkness, with its warm glow
And provides a guide, for all to see
It burns and burns, with no need to know
And becomes a beacon, of hope and clarity
So too, with us, we shine and grow
With each and every challenge, we become so bold
We ignite our passion, and let our spirit show
With growth as our goal, and a story untold
“The Journey”
A small step, so tentative and slow
Embarking on a journey, with no end in sight
It travels on, with all its might
And becomes an adventure, full of light
It invites us all, to come and see
The beauty that lies, along its way
With each and every step, we’re set free
And find within ourselves, the strength to play
So too, with us, we journey and grow
With each and every challenge, we become so bold
We follow our path, and let our spirit show
With growth as our goal, and a story untold.