National Grandparents Day Poems & Messages for Every Age

National Grandparents Day does not represent only a day in the calendar; it is a touching occasion when people should reconsider their attitude towards their grandparents, the carriers of experience, affection, and unconditional love.

No matter what age, 5 or 55, words can make Grandma and Grandpa feel extremely special. This is why we collected a gorgeous collection of National Grandparents Day poems and messages to any age category so that you can use them on greeting cards, social media or school projects or even just give grandparents a hug and say a few nice words in this national holiday.

Poems & Messages from Young Children (Ages 3–10):

Kids are little, but their affection to Grandma and Grandpa is great! These are cute and easy messages that are ideal to use on homemade cards or classroom crafts or even reciting with a smile.

"My Grandma’s Hug

Your hugs are warm, your cookies sweet,

You’re the one I love to greet!

On this day, I just want to say,

Happy Grandparents Day!"

"Grandpa’s Lap

On your lap I love to sit,

Listening to stories bit by bit.

You make the world a better place,

With every smile on your face!"

Simple Messages:

• Grandma, I love you to the moon and back!
• Grandpa, thanks for the cuddles, cookies and laughs.
• Wish you a Happy Grandparents Day! You are the all-time great!

Poems & Messages from Tweens and Teens (Ages 11–18):

Children tend to strengthen their attachment with grandparents as they rise in age. The little more thought and feeling have been put in the poems and messages here, and are perfect to use in greeting cards or text messages or school essays.

"Your Love, My Guide

You teach me kindness, grace, and care,

In every hug, you’re always there.

Though times may change, your love stays true,

Dear Grandma & Grandpa, I cherish you."

"My Family’s Root

Like a tree that’s tall and grand,

You give us strength, you help us stand.

With every memory, laugh, and cheer,

I’m grateful just to have you near."

Messages from Tweens & Teens:

• Thank you wisdom, thank you the stories, thank you the love. I cannot do without you!
• You bind our family together and make it strong, be happy Grandparents Day!
• I do not always like to tell you how much I admire and love you but I hope you know it is very much.

Poems & Messages from Adults (Ages 18+):

When we grow up as adults, we come to understand the lessons of life, the sacrifice, and the legacy that the grandparents share. They are great messages and poems to use in your emotional social media post, letter or verbal dedication.

"Legacy of Love

In every quilt, in every dish,

You gave more than one could wish.

Your hands, though aged, held strength so wide,

In your love, we all still reside."

"A Grandparent’s Gift

Not just stories, not just care,

You taught me how to truly share.

With every wrinkle, there's a tale,

Of courage, warmth, and love that won’t pale."

Messages from Adults:

• Our family is based on your love. Happy Grandparents Day.
• You demonstrated to me how to love without preconditions. I thank you always.
• Your teachings come with me in my daily life. Love thee more than tongue can tell.

Bonus: Creative Ways to Share These Poems & Messages

1. Write a handmade card and form pressed flowers on them.
2. Make a video with you or your children reading a poem aloud.
3. Take a family photograph, frame a favorite poem and present it as a gift.
4. Send a social media post using a hashtag #Grandparents.

Final Thoughts

National Grandparents Day offers a great opportunity to stop, reflect and express thanks to those who have influenced our lives in their loving and wisdom. No matter if it is a short rhyme from a child, or a heartfelt letter from an adult, what counts most is what is being said. Let true love be heard this Grandparents Day and don’t be afraid to make Grandma and Grandpa get a little weepy.

Happy Grandparents Day.