Acrostic Poems for Kids (Teaching Your Kid Poetic Encryption)

Acrostic poems for kids are a lot of fun. A concept for a theme runs down the left side of each acrostic poem. Each letter in the topic word has a fresh idea that pertains to the topic word and flows off the side from left to right. Usually, the title includes the theme term as well. Here are few acrostic poems for kids to learn from.

Acrostic Poems for Kids

Does your child enjoy children’s poetry? Then you need to teach them some kid-friendly acrostic poetry. Acrostic poems for kids are those in which, when read vertically, the first letters of each stanza spell out a word. While most acrostic poems for kids use the first letter of the first word in the stanza, not all of them adhere to this rule.

They may also position elsewhere these letters in the lines of other acrostic compositions. In these circumstances, the word it creates resembles a hidden, secret code within the poetry.

Facts about Acrostic Poetry

a. Authors have written poetry with acronyms for thousands of years.

b. There is evidence to support the claim that Latin and Greek authors also produced the acrostic poem. The Renaissance saw the creation of certain acrostic compositions by monks and poets.

c. The term “abecedarius” refers to an acrostic poetry in which the initial letter of each line spells out the alphabet.

d. The Bible has some abecedarius poetry.

e. In actuality, the Dutch national anthem is an acrostic. I wrote the hereditary titles of the Stadtholder and King William of Orange in the initial letters as Willem Van Nassov. He used this ruse on the Dutch to introduce himself.

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f. Some writers have created poems with two, three, or even more acrostics. In a double acrostic poetry, the initial and last letters of each line combine to produce the word or message. The first, middle, and last letters of each line combine to make the word in a triple acrostic poem.

g. Although it could seem like a difficult idea for young children to understand, it’s actually extremely simple and enjoyable. Acrostic poems for kids can be about anything, with the letters spelling out the name of an object, an animal, a festival, or even a person! So, we’ve put together a selection of easy-to-read acrostic poetry for youngsters.

Here are a few kid-friendly basic acrostic poems for kids.

Santa by Kaitlyn Guenther

A great approach for kids to express their creativity and improve their writing abilities, creating acrostic poetry is enjoyable.

Santa Claus will come out tonight
And deliver presents.
Near the
Time of midnight you can hear him
And what you will hear are the words, “Ho Ho Ho”

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Ice Cream by Dawn M. Paul

Sometimes the toughest part of writing is determining what to write about. Kids can start by listing their favorite foods, animals, and video games as well as other things they enjoy. They ought to focus on the subject they wish to write about most.

In the evening,
Craving a sweet treat I am…
Enticed into the kitchen.

Cold awaits me in the dark.
Removing a tub from the frigid,
Entreating my daughter to help
As I blend chocolate and vanilla.
Milky goodness makes our shakes.

Friends by John P. Read

Friends are precious gifts
Rare and hard to find
Invisible when life is good
Ever near when your sun doesn’t shine
Nothing is ever too much
Distance never too far
Standing by your side when your dreams have passed you by.

Christmas by Unknown

Carol singing in the frosty air,
Holly wreaths hung everywhere.
Reindeer galloping across the sky,
It’s icy cold, but still they fly to fill the .
Stockings hung on the ends of beds, and
Trees decorated in golds and reds.
Mince pies ready, delicious and hot, to celebrate the birth of
A baby in a manger cot.
So, go ahead and enjoy Christmas Day!

Funny Poems by Luke J. Fine

Any topic is acceptable for acronym poetry. Remember that each line should contain a letter that contributes to the topic of your poetry.

Fun to read
Utterly enjoyable
Never boring
Never underwhelming
Yes, poetry is funny

Summer by Mr. R

Summer’s the season when sun is the strongest,
Under blue skies, the days are the longest,
My friends and I, like to swim when it sizzles,
My friends and I, like the cool, rainy drizzles,
Each summer, each June, I really can’t wait,
Returning to school in September is great!

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Spring by Kaitlyn Guenther

Any topic can be the subject of an acronym; it might be the name of a person, place, item, occasion, or activity. However, each line in the poem must connect to or depict the subject. When you produce an acrostic poem, you demonstrate your knowledge of the subject and your level of study.

So many flowers are blooming.
Petite little squirrels come out to play.
Really big bears awake from their slumbers.
Imaginative children enjoy a walk with their friends.
No tree is left standing without any leaves. So
Go ahead, jump for joy because spring is here.

Star by Kaitlyn Guenther

Stars shine brightly
Tonight
And carolers come out to sing O’ holy night.The
Ringing of bells spreads cheer all around.

Storm by Valsa George

Strong and swift the wind blows
Twirling and twisting delicate blooms
Orchards strewn with fruits- ripe n’ raw
Rain and thunder snarl and growl
Making the sea suddenly shriek and howl

Elizabeth by Edgar Allan Poe

For young children learning about acrostic poetry for the first time, this is a great resource. The gap between each letter of a child’s name can be filled with a word as they write their names vertically. Encourage them to select terms that they personally relate to in order to make it more intimate.

Elizabeth it is in vain you say
Love not — thou sayest it in so sweet a way:
In vain those words from thee or L.E.L.
Zantippe’s talents had enforced so well:
Ah! If that language from thy heart arise,
Breathe it less gently forth — and veil thine eyes.
Endymion, recollect, when Luna tried
To cure his love — was cured of all beside —
His follie — pride — and passion — for he died.

Lorina, Alice, Edith by Lewis Carroll

Little maidens, when you look
On this little story-book,
Reading with attentive eye
Its enticing history,
Never think that hours of play
Are your only HOLIDAY,
And that in a HOUSE of joy
Lessons serve but to annoy:
If in any HOUSE you find
Children of a gentle mind,
Each the others pleasing ever—
Each the others vexing never—
Daily work and pastime daily
In their order taking gaily—
Then be very sure that they
Have a life of HOLIDAY.

We hope these acrostic poems for kids were enjoyable for you and your child. Do well to check out our other poetry collections and share this positive leisure with your loved ones.

Acrostic Poems for Kids (Teaching Your Kid Poetic Encryption)