Once upon a summer day,
The sun was shining bright and gay.
It was such a perfect sight,
To play outside in such delight.

Suddenly, a breeze came by,
Bringing joy up to the sky.
The weather was suitable, you see,
For running, jumping, and being free.

The kids played games, oh so fun,
Until the day was almost done.
But then they realized with a grin,
They hadn't had their sugar in!

They went inside to get a treat,
Some candy or a cookie sweet.
And oh how successful they felt,
After such a fun day they'd dealt.

The summer sun began to set,
But they would never forget,
The sunny day they had enjoyed,
And all the fun that they employed.

Reflections

Here are a few questions you could ask kids to think about the poem:

1. What season is the poem set in?
2. What kind of weather is it in the poem?
3. What is the sudden event that happens in the poem?
4. What do the kids do when they realize they haven't had any sugar?
5. What do you think is the message or lesson of the poem?
6. What is your favorite part of the poem, and why?
7. Can you think of a time when you had a fun day in the sun during summer?