Haiku Template
This haiku template teaches the form one syllable at a time. Students name a moment in nature and a season word, sort words by syllable count, then write three lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables and count each one in a table.
- Grade Level
- Grades 1 to 12
- Pages
- 1
- Formats
- PDF, Google Docs, Word
- Paper Size
- US Letter and A4
- Checked By
- Milo, Classroom Teacher
- Last Updated
- October 2026
Haiku Template Example
A 3rd grader's winter haiku, counted line by line: 5, 7, 5.
What's in the Haiku Template
Moment, Season and Season Word
Fields for the moment in nature, the season and a word that shows the season.
Syllable Word Bank
Three ruled boxes for one-syllable, two-syllable and three-syllable words.
Three Lines to Count
A table with the goal of 5, 7 and 5 syllables, a place to write each line and a box for the count.
Editable Versions
Type into the Word, Google Docs or PDF file, or print it to fill in by hand. US Letter or A4.
How to Use the Haiku Template
Picture One Moment
Students choose one moment in nature, such as first snow, and write it with the season in the fields.
Add a Season Word
Students write a word that shows the season, such as blossom for spring, in the Season Word field.
Sort Words by Syllable
Students clap each word as they write it and place it in the one, two or three syllable box.
Build Three Lines
Using the word bank, students write line 1 with 5 syllables, line 2 with 7 and line 3 with 5.
Count and Illustrate
Students count each line in the My Count column, fix any line that is off, then draw the haiku.
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