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

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Thanksgiving Acrostic Poems for 5 Different Activities!

In this free mini-writing lesson download you get 5 different Thanksgiving acrostic poem templates- available in both color and black and white. This pack features the following Thanksgiving words to create Thanksgiving poems with:

  • Thanksgiving
  • Family
  • Thankful
  • Pilgrim
  • ABCs

 

turkey acrostic poem template

 

How to Write a Thanksgiving 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, Thanksgiving, family, thankfulness, etc).

Here is an example:

Thanksgiving table full of food
H
appiness and health
A
lmost time for school break
N
o school
K
indness
F
amily visiting
U
ncles and aunts
L
ots of dessert

 

family acrostic poem template

 

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 Thanksgiving 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. There is a list of Thanksgiving words included in the download.

It can also be helpful to discuss the meaning of the Thanksgiving 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 Thanksgiving. 

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!

 

pilgrim acrostic poem template

 

Download the Thanksgiving Acrostic Poems Below:

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

Each pack features 4 different Thanksgiving words, plus the ABCs 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

 

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DOWNLOAD THE COLOR THANKSGIVING ACROSTIC POEMS TEMPLATES

 

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DOWNLOAD THE B&W THANKSGIVING 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 Thanksgiving 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 Thanksgiving acrostic poems:

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

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

Use them as placemats or place cards on your Thanksgiving 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 Thanksgiving bulletin board display

 

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