Have you ever wanted to write a poem that feels exactly like you?
Something fun, personal, and a little bit magical?
Then acrostic poems are your new superpower.
An acrostic poem is a poem where the first letter of each line spells a word —
your name, your favourite thing, or even a secret message.
It’s like writing a poem that hides something in plain sight.
Let’s learn how!
🌟 What Is an Acrostic Poem?
Take the word JOY.
Write it down like this:
J
O
Y
Now each letter becomes the start of a new line.
J – Jumping in puddles after the rain
O – Over the hills, laughter follows
Y – You can hear happiness in every splash
That’s it!
You just wrote an acrostic poem.
Simple. Creative. And totally yours.
🎒 Spell Your Name, Tell Your Story
Let’s say your name is AARAV.
You could write:
A – Always ready for an adventure
A – And never afraid to try new things
R – Running fast like the wind
A – A friend who’s always smiling
V – Very curious about everything
See how each line tells something about the person?
An acrostic poem is like a mini-biography… but way more fun.
🪄 Why Kids Love Acrostic Poems
- They’re easy to start
- You don’t need rhyming
- You get to talk about yourself (kids love this!)
- No rules — you can be silly, serious, or super creative
- You can make one in 2 minutes or 20
It’s poetry without pressure.
✏️ How to Write One (Step-by-Step)
1. Pick Your Word
It can be:
- Your name
- Your pet’s name
- Your favourite fruit
- A feeling (“HAPPY”, “BRAVE”)
- Anything!
2. Write the Letters Downward
Like this:
S
U
N
3. Start Each Line With the Letter
S – Shining on my face
U – Up in the bright blue sky
N – Never too tired to glow
4. Make It Personal
Think about:
- What you love
- What makes you unique
- What you dream about
- What you see or hear
5. Read It Aloud
If it feels like you, you’ve done it right.
🎨 Fun Idea: Decorate It!
Kids can colour each letter, draw tiny doodles beside the lines, or make a full-page poster.
Acrostic poems make great:
- Gifts
- Classroom displays
- Birthday cards
- Profile pages
You’re not just writing — you’re designing.
✨ Try This Challenge
Pick ONE word and make an acrostic poem for it:
BRIGHT
Bet you’ll surprise yourself with what you create.
🌈 A Final Thought
Acrostic poems remind us that poetry isn’t about big words or perfect lines.
It’s about you — your feelings, your imagination, your world.
So choose a word you love…
and let your story begin from the very first letter.
