1. Homework Stew
Famous Poem
I cooked my math book in a broth
and stirred it to a steaming froth.
I threw in papers—pencils, too—
to make a pot of homework stew.
School Poems For Kids
School Poems For Kids
Poetry about school helps kids deal with their school experience. Poems about School covers important topics such as the teacher student relationship, friendships, bullying and social interactions with peers. These poems often have themes related to school life, such as going to school, making new friends, and learning new subjects. Children can learn about different poetic forms, such as rhyme and meter, and develop an appreciation for the beauty and power of words. Poems for kids can be a great tool for encouraging young readers to explore the world of poetry and discover the joy of reading and writing.
15 Child-Friendly Poems about School Life
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Featured Shared Story
I loved this poem because I loved how it said "I sprinkled up my book report". When at the end the teacher said "Your quite a chef but you get a F, I did not say homework stew, I said...
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2. I Can't Wait For Summer
Famous Poem
I can’t wait for summer, when school days are done,
to spend the days playing outside in the sun.
I won’t have to study. No homework, no tests.
Just afternoons spent on adventures and quests. -
3. Let Me Out Of The Class
Famous Poem
(sing to the tune of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game")
Let me out of the classroom.
Let me out of the school. -
4. Cleaning House In My Brain
I'm cleaning house
In my brain,
It's BACK TO SCHOOL
Time again. -
5. I'm Sick
"I cannot go to school today,"
Said little Peggy Ann Makey.
"My glasses broke.
I think I'm going to choke.Featured Shared StoryI thought it was such a good poem. It goes to show children will be children through the years. I had to laugh. It made me think of my own children and myself growing up, how miraculously...
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6. Books
My best friend is a book
that doesn't give me a weird look.
It is like a golden door
that takes me to the land where I have never been before.Featured Shared StoryOne of my best friends are books. Thanks for this poem, you are a really good poet.
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7. Ache
When teams are picked, for playground games,
I never seem to hear my name.
I stand and watch the choices made
And, one by one, my hopes all fade. -
8. Homework Limerick
Why do we have homework after school?
This is so uncool.
I so want to cry
I want to denyFeatured Shared StoryThis is very funny and true. Nice poem. Keep it up!
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9. Popular
I’d like to be popular, just for a term,
To stand with the in-crowd, be given a turn,
To be called smart and help others to learn,
But I can’t see it happening to me. -
10. Friday Feeling
At school you must be good
And never get there late,
But when it comes to Friday
The children think it’s great -
11. Sleepyhead
Oh, please let me have another half hour in bed.
It feels like the pillow is stuck to my head.
I'm cozy and I'm warm and my dreams are all nice.Featured Shared StoryHow many times have we all woken in the morning and felt that lovely warm cosy feeling of being snuggled up safely in our bed, and rather not get up and face the cold harsh real world?
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12. Hard Work
They're all staring at me,
Right through me they can see.
I bet they are judging,
They know I'm not focusing. -
13. School Lunches
Our school lunches are so, so bad.
Eating this just makes me sad.
None of this weird food is delicious,
And all the lunch ladies are malicious! -
14. Do Your Homework Now
I've told you once, mom's told you twice.
Forgetting homework just isn't nice.
Homework is like getting dressed;
got to do it to be your best. -
15. Summer And School
It's the last day of school!
Let's go to the pool!
Put on your bathing suit
And grab some yummy juicy fruit!Featured Shared StoryThis is a poem about what a child in school is planning for his or her summer vacation. I know the excitement because I am also a student.
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