90 Poetry Writing Prompts for Kids

Poetry is a fun way to share thoughts, feelings, and ideas. For kids, it’s a chance to be creative, play with words, and express themselves. This guide has exciting poetry prompts to help young writers enjoy writing poems and have fun with words.

90 Engaging Poetry Starters for Young Writers

Here are some fun and creative poetry writing prompts for kids:

1. If I Were an Animal – Write a poem about what life would be like as your favorite animal.
2. A Day in My Shoes – Describe a day in your life from the perspective of your shoes.
3. The Magic Door – Imagine you find a door that leads to a magical place. What do you see?
4. Seasons of the Year – Write a poem about your favorite season and what makes it special.
5. My Superpower – If you had any superpower, what would it be? Describe it in a poem.
6. The Talking Tree – Write a poem about a wise old tree that shares its secrets.
7. Five Senses Poem – Pick a place, object, or event and describe it using all five senses.
8. A Monster Under My Bed – Create a fun or spooky poem about a friendly (or not-so-friendly) monster.
9. The Colors of My World – Write a poem using colors to describe your feelings or surroundings.
10. Rhyming Riddle – Write a short poem that gives clues about something without saying what it is!