Back to School Poems for Kids with Activities – Fun and Uplifting School Poems for Children

Back to School Poems for Kids with Activities is a fun and thoughtful worksheet set designed to help students ease into the new school year through poetry. Suitable for Kindergarten (K), 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade, this resource fits seamlessly into any Elementary School curriculum in countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. Each poem focuses on themes like perseverance, kindness, curiosity, and overcoming first-day jitters. Children read the poems aloud to improve fluency, tone, and confidence. After reading, kids reflect on the meaning of each poem through guided questions that build comprehension and emotional awareness. To deepen the experience, engaging activities are included: draw a picture that shows the poem’s message, write a personal poem about school goals, or act out a scene where a character shows courage or kindness. These tasks support both literacy and social-emotional learning. Whether you’re a teacher welcoming students on day one or a parent helping your child prepare at home, these printable worksheets bring positivity and creativity to learning. They also offer a chance to revisit the poems later in the year to reinforce valuable lessons and growth.

Usage:
Ideal for the first week of school, poetry centers, morning warm-ups, or SEL activities.

Activity:
Read, reflect, draw, write a goal-setting poem, and act out school scenarios.

Tools Needed:

• Pencils
• Crayons
• Markers
• Paper

Page Size:
8.5″x11″ (Letter Size)

User Instruction:
Read each poem aloud. Discuss what the poem means. Draw or write something based on the poem. Share a goal or experience. Act it out and revisit the poems all year long!