This very tiny and simple butterfly poem uses word play (flutter by, butterfly), alliteration (repeating the ‘b’s and the ‘p’s), and is written in the style of a list poem (the repetition of beautiful butterfly). It has a delicacy and gentility like the butterfly it talks about. This is a favourite with very young […]
POEMS ABOUT MINIBEASTS, INSECTS, SPIDERS
I am aware that infant school children in particular study the topic of minibeasts (I include in this topic all insects and spiders), so I have written most of my insect/ minibeast/ spider poems with this age group in mind. Some of my poems are specifically purpose written for the topic of spiders or minibeasts in general, whilst others simply make mention of them (eg, Little Miss Muffet). I have listed all of them below, but the title will generally give some clue as to how relevant the poem is to your needs. If relevant, I have also provided a brief description of the poem and what poetic or figurative writing techniques it uses, simply to help you find the poems which are most useful to you.