Free Spring Acrostic Poem Templates

Are you looking for a fun and educational spring activity to do with the kids? Spring acrostic poems are an easy writing activity for kids of all ages and abilities! Get this free Spring Acrostic Poem templates and you have a ready made, fun activity to do with the kids to celebrate the new 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, spring -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!

Spring Acrostic Poems for 6 Different Words!

In this free mini-writing lesson download you get 6 different spring acrostic poem templates- available in both color and black and white. This pack features the following spring words to create spring poems with:

Spring
Rainbows
Flowers
Tulip
Ladybug
Butterfly

How to Write a Spring 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, spring , rainbow, flowers, etc.).

Here is an example:

Tight buds opening
Underground bulbs
Lots of different colors
Insects crawling inside
Perfect for putting in vases

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 spring words or adjectives 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 the season before you begin. Talk about the spring- the weather, what grows, holidays, etc. This helps get you in the right mind frame for writing about spring.

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!

Download the Spring Acrostic Poems Below:

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

Each pack features 6 different spring words to create acrostic poems. 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

DOWNLOAD THE COLOR SPRING ACROSTIC POEMS TEMPLATES

DOWNLOAD THE B&W SPRING ACROSTIC POEMS TEMPLATES

You are free to use these poem templates for personal use at home or in the classroom. Please don’t share the file, but if you’d like to share the Spring 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.