1st and 2nd Grade Poetry Writing Resources

Help your child learn about sensory language as they write a 5-senses poem.

Find out if you've got a little haiku master on your hands with our haiku worksheet. A simple poetry form, a haiku is perfect for beginning writers.

This worksheet is a lovely introduction to cinquains and poetic forms.

In this worksheet, children will write an acrostic poem based on the word "Christmas."

From nature hunts and rock painting to recycled art and poetry writing, these activities combine scientific exploration with arts and crafts projects.

A valentine acrostic poem can help your child express his thoughts and opinions on Valentine's Day. Write a valentine acrostic poem with your kid this February.

This worksheet explains to kids what an acrostic poem is, and then challenges them to write an acrostic poem that describes each word provided.

What are you thankful for? Use this acrostic poem template to inspire your learners to reflect on the theme of gratitude.

This Valentine's Day, create a special card for your loved one in the form of a heart-shaped cinquain.

Use words from street signs and billboards to create poetry. Pick four words, use one word per line in a four-line poem. Don't be afraid to get creative!

An acrostic poem is one of the most easy and rewarding ways for younger children to write poetry. Fill in the blanks to spell out "family".

You've never created a haiku like this before! Write a haiku and then draw a picture that brings your words to life.

Create some Halloween poetry with this acrostic poem-writing worksheet!

This fun acrostic poem for kids reviews simple sight words about the one place they're most familiar with besides home...school!

This poetry worksheet is sure to get your child's creative juices flowing! Students will seek to write their own limerick by filling in blank spaces for nouns, adjectives, and adverbs. Then they'll add an illustration to complete their poem!

Acrostic poems are a fun, easy introduction to poetry. Learn about what makes a good acrostic poem and try writing one about school!

Try your hand at an acrostic fall poem, a popular writing activity for kids.

Compose your own Halloween-themed acrostic poem with this worksheet that's all ready to go!