Father’s Day Acrostic Poem is a meaningful and creative writing activity that invites students to reflect on and celebrate their father or a special father figure in their lives. Using the acrostic poem format with the letters D-A-D, students will compose thoughtful lines that describe, honour, or express appreciation for their loved one. This simple yet impactful literacy task encourages expressive language, creativity, and personal reflection, resulting in a heartfelt keepsake that can be treasured for years to come.

The resource includes a variety of template options featuring different line sizes (one line, 24mm, 18mm and 14mm), making it accessible to students across year levels and writing abilities. In addition to the writing component, students are invited to draw a picture in the space provided—whether it’s a portrait, a shared memory, or a creative representation of their relationship. With opportunities for personalisation and decoration, this resource blends writing, art, and emotional expression into one memorable Father’s Day activity.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Use the acrostic poetry format to structure written responses
• ✅ Develop vocabulary, sentence construction and creative expression
• ✅ Reflect on and communicate personal ideas and memories
• ✅ Create a meaningful gift that combines literacy and visual art
• ✅ Engage in writing activities with emotional and cultural relevance

What’s Included:

• Father’s Day Acrostic Poem templates with line options: one line, 24mm, 18mm and 14mm
• Drawing space included at the bottom of each template
• Available in various formats to support student needs and abilities

Materials Needed:

• Printed poem templates
• Pencils, coloured pencils or markers
• Optional: coloured card, stickers, glitter or photos for decoration

How to Use:

• Select a template with an appropriate line size for your students
• Brainstorm descriptive words or sentence starters as a class before writing
• Guide students to write a phrase or sentence for each letter of D-A-D
• Encourage them to draw a picture of their dad or a special shared memory
• Back the completed poem onto coloured card to enhance presentation

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Model the process using examples of acrostic lines or full poems
• 💡 Display finished poems on a Father’s Day bulletin board or wall
• 💡 Use as part of a rotating literacy centre during the lead-up to Father’s Day
• 💡 Use in conjunction with other resources in our Father's Day collection

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Brainstorm descriptive words or sentence ideas as a class before students begin writing
• 💛 Display a few sample acrostic lines or completed examples to guide and inspire students
• 💛 Enlarge templates to A3 size for younger students or to allow for painted illustrations

Father’s Day Acrostic Poem offers the perfect blend of creativity and curriculum-aligned writing. Download this heartfelt resource to help students express their appreciation in a meaningful and memorable way.