All parents agree, the days are long, but the years are short. You want to remember every silly mispronunciation, funny phrase, and all their favorite toys and baby dolls, but the truth is, without keeping track, these precious moments and memories can slip away. You might not have time to update the baby book as much as you want, but you’ll thank your future self for doing this mommy and me poem activity. In just a few minutes, you’ll have a heartfelt keepsake that showcases who they were and how they thought at this age.
What is an Acrostic Poem?
An acrostic poem uses the letters of a word to begin each line. Even if your child is destined to be the next Shakespeare, acrostic poems are great introductions to poetry because they don’t rely on rhyme or meter. Anyone can write an acrostic poem!
The best word for this mommy and me poem activity is “M-O-T-H-E-R,” or your child’s name.
If you start with “mother,” each line should describe YOU, or something your child loves about you. For simple adjectives, here are some suggestions or starting points if your child needs some inspiration:
M: mindful, magical, magnificent, marvelous, motivated, memorable, modest, mellow, merry, majestic, meaningful
O: outstanding, open-hearted, optimistic, observant, original, outgoing, open-minded, overjoyed, organized, overflowing with love, one-of-a-kind
T: tender, thoughtful, trustworthy, talented, tireless, tolerant, thankful, terrific, treasured, true, timeless
H: helpful, honest, humble, hopeful, heartfelt, hilarious, hug-worthy, harmonious, heroic, hearty, healing
E: encouraging, energetic, excellent, empathetic, expressive, elegant, easygoing, enchanting, endearing, exceptional, exciting
R: radiant, reliable, remarkable, resilient, respectful, real, resourceful, reassuring, responsible, reflective, relaxed
You can also spell your child’s name or write a poem about their favorite baby doll. LullaBaby dolls are intentionally nameless so you and your child can have the pleasure of finding the perfect name that fits.
Mommy and Me Poem Activity For Toddlers (Ages 2–4)
At this age, the Mommy and Me poem activity is more about spending time together and talking than writing or poetry. Your young child might not know their letters yet and won’t be able to think of words that start with the correct letter unless you do most of the legwork. You can use the list above for inspiration, reading it out and asking your child to pick the word they think best describes you, but for young kids, that might be a challenge.
Instead, you can give them more specific prompts:
M – Ask: “What do you like to do with Mommy in the morning?”
Common answers: cuddles, playing, etc.
Write something like: Morning cuddles or Morning playtime
O – Ask: “What do you like doing outside with Mommy?”
Common answers: playing, going for walks, etc.
Write something like: Outdoor games or Outdoor walks
T – Ask: “Finish this sentence. I like the way you…”
Kids might say things like love, play, hug, etc.
Write it as: The way you love / The way you play / The way you hug
H – Ask: “How does Mommy make you feel?”
Most kids will say “happy,” but if they say “good” or something similar, you can phrase it like: How good Mommy makes me feel
E – Ask: “What do you love to do with Mommy?”
Answers might be “everything,” “eat ice cream,” “read books,” “go to the park,” etc.
Choose a verb that starts with “E” if needed and write something like:
Eating ice cream together / Enjoying books together / Exploring the park together
R – Ask: “Finish this sentence. Mommy is really…”
Expect some adorable answers that reflect how your little one sees you. Just write their response as-is—these are often the sweetest.
Mommy and Me Poem Activity For Young Kids (Ages 5–7)
Kids at this age typically start to write on their own. Give them a little more freedom to choose words they like at this age. You can use the list of adjectives above or ask them to describe mommy with a word that starts with the “mm” sound, “oh” sound, etc.
It might be even sillier and more fun to let your 5–7-year-old pick their own words, even if they don’t start with the proper letter. It’s all about how they think and see the world, so it doesn’t matter if it’s perfect!
Because this is a mommy and me poem activity, after they write a poem about you, you can work together to write a poem about them, using their name. Next up, write a poem about their baby doll. Psst…let us know in the comments what your child named their LullaBaby doll. We’d love to meet them!
Mommy and Me Poem Activity for Older Kids (Ages 8+)
Once your kids can express themselves and write all on their own, give them the acrostic poem like this:
M is for
O is for
…and so on.
Encourage older kids to get creative and go deeper with their words and choices. They can use adjectives, full sentences, or even rhyme if they want an extra challenge.
Give them an example like: M is for my best friend / O is for open arms when I need hugs, etc.
If M-O-T-H-E-R is too simple, see how creative they can get with all the Ms in M-O-M-M-Y or use your name.
Then, if your child isn’t too shy, ask them to read it out loud to you, and enjoy the moment all about you.
Remember, even if it’s simple or silly, you’re building memories that last a lifetime. You can look back and remember the little games you played, the words they used, and how special these childhood moments were, for both of you. 💕