[header] How to write a poem for your child [title] Jot down a list of ideas that you want to talk about in this poem. [step] It could be many things so try to categorize your ideas. For example, tease out your ideas and feelings about : [substeps] Emotions lessons family or anything else you can think of that means a great deal to you. 
[title] Try to form the story around your child's interests. [step] This will ensure that your child will listen to you and focus their attention on you and your poem.