Are you looking for a fun and educational Halloween activity to do with the kids? Halloween acrostic poems are an easy writing activity for kids of all ages and abilities! Get this Free Halloween Acrostic Poem download and you have a ready made, fun activity to do with the kids this Halloween season!

First off, what is an acrostic poem? An acrostic poem is a form of poetry in which the first letter of each line is used to create a word, phrase, or description.

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In this case, Halloween-themed words are written vertically, with one letter per line. Then each letter is used as the beginning of a word or phrase that has to do with the themed word for the poem. It’s a fun activity that’s also great writing practice!

 

halloween acrostic poem with download examples

 

Halloween Acrostic Poems for 7 Different Words!

In this free mini-writing lesson download you get 7 different Halloween acrostic poem templates- available in both color and black and white. This pack features the following Halloween words to create Halloween poems with:

  • Halloween
  • Jack O’Lantern
  • Pumpkins
  • Trick Or Treat
  • Ghosts
  • Candy
  • Witches

 

trick or treat acrostic poem

 

How to Write a Halloween Acrostic Poem

Acrostic poems are great because they don’t have to rhyme and they can be created using just a few words. It’s a simple composition that is perfect for kids (and adults!) of any age- they just need to know how to write! Here’s a simple lesson plan on how to write an acrostic poem.

To start pass out the acrostic poem templates- or allow the child to choose the word they would like to write about. 

Explain to the child that they should think of a word or phrase that starts with each letter that relates to the central themed topics (ie, Halloween, witches, trick-or-treating, etc).

Here is an example:

Haunted houses to explore
A
ll the candy I want
L
ots of kids in costumes
L
oud scary noises
O
ctober 31st
W
itches and ghosts
E
ating candy
Eerie cemeteries 
Nighttime trick-or-treating

 

candy acrostic poem

 

Tips for Acrostic Poetry Success

If you or your child is having trouble writing their poem, here are some tips to make writing acrostic poems easier

First, do the activity with them and model by example. They will watch as you complete your poem and have a better understanding of how to do the writing themselves. If you are working in a classroom setting, write a group acrostic poem first on the whiteboard together as a class. 

Second, brainstorm a list of words before you begin. Write these words or phrases on a  whiteboard or separate paper. Think of as many Halloween and holiday themed words as you can. Then if/when your child gets stuck while writing they can use these words as a jumping off point. 

It can also be helpful to discuss the meaning of the Halloween holiday before you begin. Talk about the importance of the holiday, the meaning and history behind it, the family traditions, favorite foods and activities, etc. This helps get you in the right mind frame for writing about Halloween. 

And finally, always be available to help and give suggestions if your child gets stuck. The point is creative expression- not frustration! So don’t censor them and allow them to write whatever they want as long as the first word starts with letter at the beginning of the line. 

Some kids will write long sentences or phrases and others will write just one word- both are okay!

 

halloween acrostic poem

 

Download the Halloween Acrostic Poems Below:

There are 2 options for these printable Halloween acrostic poems templates: Color and Black and White- you can download whichever one suits your needs best (or grab them both!)

Each pack features 7 different Halloween words. There are 2 versions of each word:

  • One with primary lines- suitable for young kids who are just learning to write
  • One with a single line- suitable for older kids and adults

 

halloween acrostic poems in color

DOWNLOAD THE COLOR HALLOWEEN ACROSTIC POEMS TEMPLATES

 

halloween acrostic poems in black and white

DOWNLOAD THE B&W HALLOWEEN ACROSTIC POEMS TEMPLATES

 

You are free to use these templates for personal use at home or in the classroom. Please don’t share the file, but if you’d like to share the Halloween Acrostic Poem Templates with friends, please forward this page to them so that they can download the file themselves. This download may not be used in any commercial fashion. 

 

How to Use the Finished Acrostic Poems

Now that you’ve finished your acrostic poems, now what? Here are a few ways to use your Halloween acrostic poems:

Staple the poems together to make your child their own book of poems

Fold them up into a Halloween card to give to friends and families

Use them as placemats or place cards at your Halloween party table

Allow the students to illustrate their poems around the and create a memorable keepsake

If you are in a classroom setting, use the students’ poems to create a great Halloween bulletin board display

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