An acrostic poem is a type of poetry where the first, last or other letters in a line spell out a particular word or phrase. The most common and simple form of an acrostic poem is where the first letters of each line spell out the word or phrase. 1. Show the child how to write an acrostic poem, in which the first letter of each line spells out his or her name, when read top to bottom. 2. Once the child writes a poem based on his or her own name, the child can write about family members, friends, or pets. 3. If the child is too young, you can ask them to draw rather than write, and read it aloud. 4. These are some examples of a group with six-year-old children: And this is what they said about their poems: Kangaroos live in Australia Alligators like dirty rivers Insects are everywhere and Octopuses live in the sea. Horses are strong and Elephants too. My Nose moves like Rabbits noses when Insects bite it. Quack, a duck said when it saw an Umbrella protecting an Egg from the rain! Remember that creativity flourishes when things are done for enjoyment. What matters is the pleasure, not the perfection. Give the children opportunity to share, to make mistakes, to take risks, and to feel the freedom to express all their wonderful ideas.
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