St Patrick’s Day Acrostic Poem Templates (3 free printables)
St Patrick’s Day is a great opportunity to add a bit of fun to the classroom (or homeschool in our case!). I have put together some St Patrick’s Day acrostic poem templates for you to enjoy.
We always have so much fun playing with acrostic poems, they are perfect for kids of any age too!
These acrostic poem templates spell out, St Patrick, shamrock, and leprechaun, but you don’t need to just write an Irish themed poem!
Let the kids get creative and write about whatever they want. It is amazing how much they are willing to write when they can choose the subject!
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What is an acrostic poem?
An acrostic poem spells out a word or phrase with the first letter of each line.
Typically related to the poem’s subject or theme.
Each line serves as a clue, and the poem’s structure reinforces its message.
Acrostic poems can be written on any topic and are used for creative writing or to reinforce learning.
More importantly, they are a really fun way to introduce poetry to kids.
Examples of a St Patrick’s Day acrostic poem
This is an example of a St Patrick’s Day acrostic poem:
Shamrocks, symbols of Ireland’s pride,
Traditional parades with joy and pride,
People dressed in green from head to toe,
A toast to heritage, with laughter and woe,
Tunes from pipes and drums fill the air,
Remembering Ireland’s history and care,
Irish eyes smiling, so bright and bold,
Celebrating with food, drink, and stories told,
Keeping traditions alive, year after year,
Saint Patrick, the patron saint, brings cheer,
Dance the jig and sing a joyful tune,
As we celebrate St. Patrick’s month of March.
Yellow is the color of gold.
An example of a SHAMROCK acrostic poem:
Symbol of Ireland, the shamrock shines bright,
Holding a special place in Irish hearts with its green light.
A symbol of luck, the shamrock is often worn,
Marking St. Patrick’s Day and the spirit of the morn.
Representing the Holy Trinity, this simple leaf,
Offers hope and brings joy, a symbol beyond belief.
Celebrated with pride, this emblem of the Emerald Isle,
Keeps the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day alive.
An example of a LEPRECHAUN acrostic poem:
Lively and mischievous,
Enjoys a pot of gold,
Prancing through clovers,
Rainbows are his threshold,
Eccentric with his green hat,
Cheery and always glad,
Having fun with magic,
Always a joy to have.
Unpredictable and small,
Nimble on his feet.
How to Use the Free Poem Templates?
These free acrostic poem templates are free to print but are for personal use or classroom use only. Scroll to the end of the post to get the pdf file.
There are 3 templates to print out. As can be seen below. You can either print all of them or just the ones you want to use.
You can either get the kids to write an Irish-themed poem. Or let them create a poem of their choosing based on the words SHAMROCK, ST PATRICKS DAY, and LEPRECHAUN.
Most importantly though have fun with these acrostic poems either in your classroom or homeschool.
Children’s Poetry Books
Now you have introduced your kids to the art of poetry through the fun and interactive acrostic poems. Encourage their appreciation for poetry with these awesome kids’ poetry books.
Revolting Rhymes by Roald Dahl, we are huge fans of all his books including this one. Check out the best ways to celebrate all things, Roald Dahl, on Roald Dahl Day in September.
Write Your Own Haiku for Kids: Write poetry in the Japanese tradition. Easy step-by-step instructions to compose simple poems.
Poetry for young people by Maya Angelou. She’s a total boss, an award-winning writer, historian, and civil rights activist. And her poetry, it’s just amazing. 25 of her best poems cover all kinds of feelings and experiences, from the playful “Harlem Hopscotch” to the empowering “Me and My Work” to the inspiring “Still I Rise.” It’s a must-read for sure.
Other acrostic poem printables you can download for free
Download the free St Patrick’s Day acrostic poem template
Make sure you choose the correct paper size and click on the shrink to fit button. All of our free printables work better when printed on cardstock (this is the one we use and love.)