10 Summer Poems For Kids: Check Out List of Best Summer Poems

Wondering how to engage kids during summer? Here are some of the interesting summer poems for kids. Incorporating summer poems in their curriculum not only keeps them involved but also develops their vocabulary and language skills. These poems for kids will help the children learn new words and form meaningful sentences. Check out some fun summer poems for kids. 

Summer Poems for Kids: Explore Summer Poems for Children of All Ages

Poetry is an excellent way to enhance children’s vocabulary knowledge. They can read and write poems to improve their communication skills. You can conduct reading or writing games for kids so that they can actively participate in learning something new in a creative way. Check out some amazing summer poems for kids below.

List of Best Summer Poems for Kids

Here are a few summer poems for kids to add some learning to their summer fun.

1. Oh, How I Love Summer

By Susan M Gilbert

Though May did bring her deepest grey 

And June did bring her gloom,

I woke up this morning in a glorious way.

To sunshine in my room. 

Quick, get up,

It’s time to rise.

Greet the day.

I started to cry.

For today, 

It has begun.

It’s finally here,

The summer sun!

Feel her warmth,

See my garden grow,

Taste the sweetest fruits, 

Watch the butterflies flow. 

Hear the squirrel chatter

And my orioles swoon.

Till the evening comes

With the summer moon. 

It seems like I’ve waited

Such a very long time. 

Longing for the light of 

Your rays of sunshine. 

So please stay a while. 

Bring your long, lazy days. 

I’ll cherish each blue sky. 

And ride every wave. 

Oh, how I love summer

And all of her songs, 

Happy summer to all, 

And may it be long!

2. Summer Morning

By Rachel Field

I saw dawn creep across the sky, 

And all the gulls go flying by.

I saw the sea put on its dress

Of blue midsummer loveliness,

And heard the trees begin to stir

Green arms of pine and juniper.

I heard the wind call out and say:

Get up, my dear, it is today!

3. Summer Days

By Zoe E. McCabe

The sun, it fades in the moonlight. 

The stars, they fade in the daylight. 

The cold breezes are strong in winter and spring. 

And the warm, sunny days are what summer brings. 

The ice cream van’s song plays a tune as the children play on the sand,

The joy on their little faces as their parents put money in their small little hands. 

I remember the time when my dad put me on his shoulders as we surfed in the waves, 

And all the times he would put out on a song, and we would have our own little rave.

I remember the time when I made sand castles with my friends and the joy we all had.

I remember the summer days, and not a memory of those bright, sunny days was bad. 

4. Bed in Summer Poem

By Robert Louis Stevenson

In winter I get up at night, 

And dress up by yellow candle light.

In summer quite the other way,

I have to go to bed by day,

I have to go to bed and see

The birds are still hopping on the tree. 

Or hear the grown up people’s feet. 

Still going past me in the street,

And does it not seem hard to you,

When all the sky is clear and blue, 

And I should like so much to play,

To have to go to bed by day?

6. Golden Sun

By Lenore Hetrick

Great, glorious, golden sun,

Shine down on me today!

You are the life of all this earth, 

You and your magic ray. 

You are the life of bird and planet,

All must depend on you.

Shine down, great sun, the whole day long!

Shine from the heaven’s blue. 

And I will welcome your golden rays, 

For you mean life to me,

And you mean happiness and health,

Strength and energy. 

Shine down, great sun, on flower and field, 

And never say goodbye. 

Forever and ever give us your light

From out the wide, blue sky. 

6. Warm Summer Sun

By Mark Twain

Warm summer sun,

Shine kindly here,

Warm southern wind, 

Blow softly here.

Green sod above,

Lie light, lie light.

Good night, dear heart,

Good night, good night.

7. Little Sunbeam

By Debbie Hasbrook

One little sunbeam shining down on me,

It’s giving me a shadow underneath my feet. 

( Children walk and look for their shadow)

Two little sunbeam shining down on me, 

I’m so hot, I think it’s time to eat ice cream.

( Children pretend to eat ice cream)

Three little sunbeams shining down on me,

I take my shoes off to wade into the stream. 

(Children pretend to take off their shoes and walk in the stream)

Four little sunbeams shining down on me,

The sun is so bright I wear sunglasses to see.

(Children pretend to put on sunglasses)

Five Little sunbeams shining down on me,

I’m so glad the sun can share this day with me. 

8. A Boat Beneath a Sunny Sky

By Lewis Carrol

A boat beneath a sunny sky, 

Lingering onward dreamily

In an evening of July- 

Children three that nestle near,

Eager eye and willing ear, 

Pleased a simple tale to hear-

Long has paled that sunny sky, 

Echoes fade and memories die,

Autumn frosts have slain July.

Still she haunts me, phantomwise, 

Alice moving under skies

Never seen by waking eyes.

Children yet, the tale to hear,

Eager eye and willing ear,

Lovingly shall nestle near. 

In a wonderland they lie, 

Dreaming as the days go by, 

Dreaming as the summer dies. 

Ever drifting down the stream,

Lingering in the golden gleam

Life, what is it but a dream?

9. Summer’s Splendor by the Sea

By Patricia L Cisco

Summer’s splendor by the sea,

a gentle, blue serenity.

Caressing rays of golden sun,

blushing, bronzing all who come.

Enticed by its romantic lure,

lovers stroll the sandy shore.

Hushing rhythm of the waves

and salty, misty ocean sprays.

Sea birds echo call of cries,

pierce the deep blue azure skies.

Dolphins dancing on their way

across the sea out to the bay.

A glistening, shiny, sun-soaked day.

All young and old alike at play,

building castles by the sea,

jumping waves and spirits free.

No place on earth as perfect to be

as summer’s splendor by the sea!

10. Summer Rain

By Debbie Hasbrook

I know it can’t be summer

It’s raining and raining outside.

The thunder cracks and lightening smacks,

I’m glad that I’m inside.

Then all of a sudden the sun peeks through,

As if to say hello,

I guess it needs to rain sometimes,

For the flowers and trees to grow.

Tips to Learn Summer Poems for Kids

Here are some tips to teach summer poems for kids:

• Encourage children to recite poems on a regular basis. 
• Introduce poems that are easy and understandable for kids. 
• Choose topics in such a way that kids can relate to. 
• Read poems loudly so that kids can understand the words and their meanings more clearly. 
• Introduce poetry sessions in the curriculum to develop vocabulary and language skills. 
• Encourage children to write their own poems on the topics that interest them. 

Benefits of Learning Summer Poems for Kids

Some of the advantages of learning summer poems for kids are mentioned below:

• Children can express their ideas and feelings in a creative way. 
• They will develop vocabulary and language skills along with creativity. 
• Children will improve their concentration and focus on what they are learning. 
• Children will develop understanding of new words and formation of sentences. 
• They will learn to read and write effectively. 
• Children will learn new vocabulary words related to the summer season. 

We hope this summer poem for kids was useful to you. Check our kids learning section for more poems, activities and other learning resources. 

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