Astro Poetry

The AstroPoetry Toolkit provides children with the opportunity to write their own astronomy related poetry, expressing their thoughts and feelings through creative writing.

You can download educator notes and a poetry worksheet on the right hand side of the page.

There's an exciting competition for those that wish it and the best poems will be shown in our Poetry Gallery.  

Designed for children aged 8 -16.

Curriculum linked to match ‘A Curriculum for Excellence.’

Thanks to John Rice for his assistance in writing these materials.  Read some of his work by downloading from the right hand side.