Giggle-Worthy Poem Prompts for Kids: Learn How to Write Six Types of Poetry with Examples, Tips, and Ideas

Kids can learn how to write six types of poetry with help from a literacy expert and a beloved children’s author! Sandra K. Athans and Mike Downs share step-by-step instructions, examples, tips, and ideas to unlock your creativity. Writing a poem has never been so fun!

Do you want to write poems by yourself? Literacy expert and former classroom teacher Sandra Athans and prolific children’s author and poet Mike Downs created this must-have poetry handbook for beginners! Kids will love learning how to write a poem with help from these talented authors.

Each page is filled with easy-to-follow guidelines, how-tos, tips, advice, and poetry prompts bursting with humor. Kids will learn to write six types of poems, such as free verse, haiku, and limerick, among others. With rib-tickling examples and 60 giggle-worthy prompts, this book provides plenty of inspiration for young poets.

Inside, you’ll find instructions and poetry prompts for writing the following types of poems:

• Acrostic
• Free verse
• Concrete
• Epitaph
• Haiku
• Limerick

Perfect for kids and the young at heart, this workbook will have you writing top-notch poetry in no time! Use it when you need a funny poem-writing idea for school, a poetry activity for your classroom, or know a budding poet who wants to try writing different types of poetry. Beginners of all ages will find hilarious and helpful examples within the pages.

What are you waiting for? Let’s get writing!

Sandra K. Athans is a published literacy specialist and a former classroom teacher. She is also an award-winning children's author. Her children's books are a mix of playfulness, adventure, and fun! More at sandraathans.com.

Mike Downs is the author of more than 35 books for children. He's written geography, aerospace, fantasy, memoir, and poetry. Mike is also a USAF Academy graduate with a master's degree in aviation science. More at mikedownsbooks.com.