Nature Poems for Kids

Nature Poems for Kids

Poetry for Children about Nature

Children don’t need fancy toys or technology. They naturally yearn to explore the outdoors. Hours could be spent playing in mud, watching clouds float by, or observing animals. They see the simple beauty in nature. They love all things, from slimy animals to the beauty of seasons and the mountains. Children are curious to explore the natural elements around them.

65 Nature Poems for Kids - Fun Poetry about the Outdoors

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  1. 1. Look Outside

    • By Josie Greveling
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2008 with permission of the Author.

    Look outside, see the trees.
    Watch the flowers in the breeze.
    Things won't be like this in a year or two
    If polluting is all we do.

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    • Rating 4.13
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    I'm a college student who found your poem almost 10 years later. I am using it for my literacy analysis paper for an Intro to Literature class! If you ever come back here, just know your poem...

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  3. 2. Let's Preserve Our Nature


    • By Arjun
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2015 with permission of the Author.

    The sun is shining,
    The sky is blue,
    The birds are flying,
    And the breeze is so cool.

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    • Rating 4.34
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    I really like it about future generations and thinking ahead.

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  5. 3. The Rainbow

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    Boats sail on the rivers,
    And ships sail on the seas;
    But clouds that sail across the sky
    Are prettier far than these.

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    My 11-year-old daughter loved this and learned quickly to recite it.

  6. 4. The Swing

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    How do you like to go up in a swing,
    Up in the air so blue?
    Oh, I do think it the pleasantest thing
    Ever a child can do!

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    • Rating 4.15
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    The poem is really relaxing. I smiled as I read; it's just like riding a swing. Simple things like this make life beautiful. And the garden green, the roof so brown, the air so blue.... it's...

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  7. 5. The Ball Up High

    Once I did hear my brother call
    The sun a giant fire ball.
    How can that be?
    For what I see,

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    • Rating 4.19
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    The poem written in simple colloquial language expresses the genuine thoughts of an innocent child who admires nature.

  8. 6. Cheeky Beak

    Cheeky Beak's a robin,
    He lives beside my house.
    He's redder than a berry,
    And rounder than a mouse.

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    • Rating 4.60
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    Such a fun loving poem. This poem painted your chirping friend beautifully.

  9. 7. The Land Of Nosesnumb

    • By Anne Pollock
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2021 with permission of the Author.

    There's magic in every snowflake,
    A gem of frozen light;
    And who should better know than I,
    A little winter sprite?

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    • Rating 4.54
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    Thank you, Trish. So glad you like my poem and grateful for your comment :-)

  10. 8. Cool Summer

    Here it comes,
    Ready or not.
    Summer's coming,
    And it's going to be hot!

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    • Rating 4.33
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    Awesome poem, Suhaani. I love the way you wrote about summer.

  11. 9. The Spring Crocus Fairy

    • By Anne Pollock
    • Published by Family Friend Poems February 2021 with permission of the Author.

    Awake, little crocus, spring is nigh!
    Let me kiss the slumber from your eye.
    Come! Dance with me upon the lawn,
    The night is o'er, embrace the dawn!

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    • Rating 4.29
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    A beautiful poem for spring. Love the idea of the crocus fairy dancing on the lawn and in her element embracing the dawn.

  12. 10. Snow Day

    • By Sam D
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2009 with permission of the Author.

    Snow is falling to the ground,
    Piling up in enormous mounds.
    School is canceled for the day.
    Children run outside to play.

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    • Rating 4.16
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    We, in grade three, love your snow poem. We have included own illustrations and we are going to read your poem to our Learning Buddy class of grades primary and one! We like having snow days too!

  13. 11. A Lifelong Companion

    • By Joydip Dutt
    • Published by Family Friend Poems August 2018 with permission of the Author.

    Have you ever chased the setting sun,
    just to have fun?

    Have you ever gazed at moon and stared,

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    • Rating 4.13
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    This is a very beautiful poem that speaks of several aspects of nature, which takes us back to our childhood in which we lived in close contact with nature. We enjoyed pretending to play and...

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  14. 12. What Is Pink?

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    What is pink? A rose is pink
    By the fountain's brink.
    What is red? A poppy's red
    In its barley bed.

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    • Rating 4.08
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    This was a poem I learned at school in my elocution lessons in the early 1960s. It was recited at the end of term and if deserved, a certificate was awarded. The Covid-19 outbreak means I am...

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  15. 13. The Moon

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    The moon has a face like the clock in the hall;
    She shines on thieves on the garden wall,
    On streets and fields and harbour quays,
    And birdies asleep in the forks of the trees.

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    • Rating 4.18
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    Really nice. There's not a much more spectacular site than a full moon, especially on a snow covered landscape.

  16. 14. Missing Summer

    • By Destinee
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2008 with permission of the Author.

    The grass so green,
    the sun so bright.
    Life seems a dream,
    no worries in sight.

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    • Rating 4.22
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    I really love this site. I have become very inspired by this. I want to read more poems about all the relationships and a lot more things on earth. Thank you.

  17. 15. Sunrise

    • By Coral Rumble
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2021 with permission of the Author.

    There’s sunrise in the garden,
    There’s sunrise in the hall,
    There’s sunrise in the kitchen
    Chasing shadows from the wall,

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    • Stories 1
    • Shares 107
    • Favorited 2
    • Votes 20
    • Rating 4.55
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    Love this poem and children will too, it's delightful poetry that one can sing along to.

  18. 16. White Planet

    Snow is falling, as quiet as a mouse;
    On people and on dogs, and on our house.
    A fluffy blanket now covers the street -
    The cars are white, and that is neat.

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    • Rating 4.52
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    I love this poem! It brings back so many memories of my childhood and my two sons growing up and the snow days off of school. They would be peeking out the window most of the night, wishing &...

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  19. 17. Winter, Winter

    • By I. Mignosa
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2013 with permission of the Author.

    Winter, Winter,
    can you see?
    You mean a whole
    lot to me!

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    • Rating 4.15
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    Snow white fluff
    We've had enough
    Gracefully flowing
    While it's snowing
    Angry piles left by plows
    All of the horrays turn into growls!

  20. 18. The Red And White Striped Lighthouse

    • By Ebvor
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2017 with permission of the Author.

    The red and white striped lighthouse,
    Standing by the sea,
    As quiet as a mouse,
    Telling boats where it be.

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    • Stories 1
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    This touches my heart, because it brings back beautiful memories of all the lighthouses that I have seen in my lifetime. And the heartfelt meaning when you hear the story of the lighthouse....

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  21. 19. Hello, Spring!

    • By Sal
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2013 with permission of the Author.

    The cold winter has passed, and now comes spring.
    The newly hatched baby birds will cause the mother birds to sing.

    The warm sun comes out, little cherry blossoms are in bloom.

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    • Stories 1
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    • Rating 4.13
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    Springtime is a great time of joy to every person, girl and boy. The flower buds, the springy smell, are lovely springtime charms. Enjoy!

  22. 20. The Magic In The Moment

    • By Danielle Spencer
    • Published by Family Friend Poems September 2015 with permission of the Author.

    The wind began to blow
    And shook the trees
    Heads turned up in unison
    Witnessing a season of change

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    • Stories 1
    • Shares 613
    • Favorited 10
    • Votes 160
    • Rating 4.12
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    I love fall! It's my favorite season. Enjoy! Your poem is lovely.

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