Captivating Christmas Poems for Kids

by | Dec 16, 2018 | Holidays, parenting | 0 comments

At Christmas time a captivating way to bring the magic into your home is to share some Christmas time poetry. Snuggle up with your little ones, grab some hot cocoa and share these classic, timeless poems that can mean so much at Christmas time.  

Class Christmas Poetry for Kids

Snowball by Shel Silverstein is a fun way to start! Children will love the hilarious ending and dream of playing in the snow. This classic poem brings the joy of winter to children in only a way Shel Silverstein can. Snowball By Shel Silverstein I made myself a snowball, As perfect as could be, I thought I’d keep it as a pet, And let it sleep with me. I made it some pyjamas, And a pillow for its head. Then last night it ran away, But first, it wet the bed!    A Chubby Snowman compliments a craft time perfectly! Especially for younger children, what a fun way to incorporate poetry and craft time than a clever, creative poem and craft to make them laugh. Here are a few snowman craft ideas to choose from!  Let it snow and bring on the creativity! Let it snow and bring on the creativity!   A Chubby Snowman Author Unknown A chubby little snowman had a carrot nose. Along came a bunny, and what do you suppose? That hungry little bunny, looking for some lunch, Grabbed that snowman’s nose, Nibble, nibble, crunch!   Christmas Bells is the ultimate Christmas classic that has been set to music in a beautiful hymn we all know and love. First start with the reading of the poem, then introduce your children to the song! Pick up some small bells to ring as you sing or read and create your moment of treasured memories.   Christmas Bells By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words repeat Of peace on earth, good-will to men! And thought how, as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along The unbroken song Of peace on earth, good-will to men! Till ringing, singing on its way, The world revolved from night to day, A voice, a chime, A chant sublime Of peace on earth, good-will to men! Then from each black, accursed mouth The cannon thundered in the South, And with the sound The carols drowned Of peace on earth, good-will to men! It was as if an earthquake rent The hearth-stones of a continent, And made forlorn The households born Of peace on earth, good-will to men! And in despair I bowed my head; “There is no peace on earth,” I said; For hate is strong, And mocks the song Of peace on earth, good-will to men!” Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: “God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; The Wrong shall fail, The Right prevail, With peace on earth, good-will to men.” Sources: https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/christmas-bells-by-henry-wadsworth-longfellow https://www.loveliveson.com/christmas-poems-for-kids/