You don't have to write rhyming poetry, but rhymes actually develop valuable pre-reading skills for young children. [substeps] Poems that are about everyday and ordinary experiences can be a good way for young children to learn to think about those things in different lights.
[header] How to write poetry for kids [title] Consider your audience. [step] Young children tend to gravitate toward short poetry that rhymes. Funny and silly poems are usually popular, as are nursery rhymes.