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40 Best Short Poems To Share With Kids

Last updated: March 3, 2025 10:05 am
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Shel Silverstein’s book A Light in the Attic brought joy to many adults during their childhood. Reading poetry with children not only fosters creativity but also develops important literacy skills like rhyming. Short poems for kids are a great way to introduce them to the world of poetry, as they are more approachable and easier to memorize. Here are some of the best short poems for kids that cover a range of themes from humor to nature to social issues.

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Short poems for kids include The Homework Machine by Shel Silverstein.

“Just put in your homework, then drop in a dime.”

Themes: Technology, unexpected consequences, personal responsibility
Literary devices: Rhyme, personification, hyperbole, humor

Shel Silverstein’s poem “The Homework Machine” uses humor and imagination to caution against taking shortcuts and advocate for personal responsibility in a playful way.

“I have eaten
the plums
that were in
the icebox”

Themes: Banality, apology, implied story
Literary devices: Imagery, vernacular, sensory language, free verse, juxtaposition

This short poem by William Carlos Williams presents a simple yet evocative image of eating plums from the icebox, inviting multiple interpretations and sparking curiosity.

“When she found she was tired, she abruptly expired,
That unfortunate Lady of Clare.”

Themes: Humor, dark comedy, exaggeration, absurdity, whimsy
Literary devices: Rhyme scheme (AABBA), repetition, euphony

Edward Lear’s limerick about the Lady of Clare uses exaggeration and humor to deliver a darkly comedic twist in just a few lines.

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Teaching poetry in the classroom encourages creativity and literacy skills. Check out our list of short poems for kids!

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