Children’s poems can be funny, inspirational, goofy, and more. These are all types and themes of poems for children or about childhood. This poetry resource includes rhyming, classic, long, and short poems for children and many more fun categories. When reading and writing modern children's poems, age does not matter. You can be a young person and write about things you enjoy, or you can be a child at heart and share your memorable childhood experiences. The key is to have fun and write about things that appeal to today's kids.
Eggy Edgy
Tune of: "Wheels On The Bus"
I am Humpty Dumpty, longtime pal
longtime pal longtime pal
I am Humpty Dumpty, longtime pal
longtime ago
I am Eggy Edgy cracking up
cracking up cracking up
I am Eggy Edgy cracking up
all cracked up...
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Categories:
children, fun, nursery rhyme,
Form: Rhyme
Look At What I Found
This summer sure is real hot
Look I just found the jackpot
Lots of cool water
I could be an otter
This pool is a big blue pot...
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Categories:
blue, children, fun, giggle,
Form: Limerick
The Steps of a DadThere are no instructions on being a father
No matter what is written in a book
You have to be there and experience it
One step was all it took
When our father stepped out and left us alone
You...
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Categories:
blessing, children, dad, family,
Form: Narrative
THE CATERPILLAR IIThe caterpillar inched
Up the branch
Up the branch
Up the branch
The caterpillar inched
So, he could eat
The caterpillar went
Down the branch
Down the branch
Down the branch
The caterpillar went
Down the branch
He saw a treat
...
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Categories:
children, nursery rhyme,
Form: Rhyme
Classroom a Lab for DemoIn dynamic classrooms
Amid inquiry and exploration
with my mind racing, in...
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Categories:
children, education, engagement, school,
Form: Free verse
Alice And Peter Pan
Alice held flowers in her hand,
So huge were they, 'twas tough to stand,
She collected them all herself,
The bouquet was for her bookshelf,
Walking with them proved so tricky,
Her hands hurt and...
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Categories:
children, fun, nursery rhyme,
Form: Rhyme
The Little Cast Away
Too hot too hot yells the boy then he shouts
with four little waifs on the run he has clout
they jerk him around
by a swimming ground
poor little...
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Categories:
analogy, children, cool, summer,
Form: Limerick
I want flowersHappy girl Happy girl
Give a joyful twirl
Give me that daisy, white
It is very bright
Give me that daisy, blue
It has lovely hue
Happy girl Happy girl
Give a joyful twirl
Give me that daisy, pink
It gave me a wink
Give...
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Categories:
2nd grade, children, flower,
Form: Rhyme
Listening Hearts, Growing MindsOpen your ears, it's time to hear,
All the sounds both far and near.
Focus your mind, don't let it stray,
Listen closely to what others say.
Try to understand each word,
Make sure every sound is...
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Categories:
children, language, student,
Form: Rhyme
I Miss YesterdayIt happens quickly,
the chubby arms of a child
clinging to my neck one day,
and too soon those arms are around someone else
The busy early days of motherhood
fade into the days of the empty nest
The days and...
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Categories:
children, family, life, love,
Form: Free verse
Mobile phone addictionIt's a sad sad day when a mother's attention sways from her
Little daughter swimming
To a social media prison
I kid not these are indeed the last days
I look left and right I can't say I'm amazed
Women...
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Categories:
children, child, child abuse, childhood,
Form: Rhyme
Giggles in the AirTinkling bells and bubbling brooks,
Giggles hiding in story books.
Peals of joy that fill the air,
Children's laughter everywhere.
It starts with grins and twinkling eyes,
Then burst forth like butterflies.
Contagious as can be,...
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Categories:
children, joy,
Form: Rhyme
Smiles and SlidesSmiles bloom like flowers in the sun,
As children race, their laughter runs.
Eyes sparkle bright with pure delight,
In this magical playground site.
Little hands reach for the sky,
On swings that make them feel...
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Categories:
appreciation, children, engagement, happy,
Form: Rhyme
Memories Of an Inner ChildI have lived in many houses,
but never at home.
The plastic bag in which I kept my belongings faithfully aided me
with getting here
and there,
while facing the unknown.
(How does it feel like? To have a home?)
I grew...
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Categories:
children, child, child abuse, childhood,
Form: Free verse
HUSH LITTLE ONE IIHush little one
Hush little one
I'm always here
Hush little one
Hush little one
I will be near
Just-in-case-you
Wanta shed a tear
So, hush little one
Hush little one
I'm always here...
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Categories:
children,
Form: Rhyme
Specific Types of Children Poems
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