5 Simple Ways to Help Your Child Fall in Love with Poetry and Creative Writing

 

Helping your child enjoy poetry is not about analysing every word or producing a “perfect” piece of work. It is about giving them space to explore language, play with ideas, and discover their own voice.


Here are 5 easy tips you can try at home, no English degree required.



1. Read Aloud Together



Poetry comes alive when it is heard. Read poems together, slowly and with expression, and let your child feel the rhythm. Do not worry about understanding every line, just enjoy the sound and flow.



2. Start with What They Love



If they like animals, find animal poems. If they love silly jokes, look for funny verse. Matching poetry to their interests makes it instantly more engaging.



3. Play with Words



Make up rhymes in the car. Turn your shopping list into a poem. Encourage nonsense words like Lewis Carroll’s Jabberwocky. It all counts as creative writing.



4. Keep the Pressure Off



Not every poem needs to be a masterpiece. Praise the effort, the idea, or even just the fact they picked up a pen. You might say:


  • “That is such a creative idea”
  • “I love the way you used that word”
  • “It is great that you tried something new”



By focusing on encouragement rather than critique, you will build their confidence to keep experimenting.



5. Make It Creative



Pair writing with art, photography, or music. A poem can be illustrated, turned into a song, or acted out. The more senses involved, the more memorable it becomes.


💡 Remember: Creative writing is about expression, not perfection. The more fun they have with words, the more their confidence will grow, and that is worth far more than any grammar score.




✨ Want to make poetry even more exciting

Our Poetry and Perspective pack is designed to spark creativity with neurodivergent friendly, visually appealing activities that help children write, draw, and think like poets without the overwhelm.


It even includes entry to the Wonder and Scribble Poetry Competition, where the top prize is a £20 voucher. Click the link below to join in.  

📖 www.wonderandscribble.com


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