Once upon a time, in a land far away
There was a little girl who loved to play
She'd run and jump and dance all day
Without a care, she'd laugh and play

But one day, she stumbled and fell
And got an injury, it hurt like hell
She cried and cried, feeling the pain
Her parents came to help, it wasn't in vain

They cleaned her up, and made her feel better
Told her it's okay, accidents happen, never say never
Then they showed her a little noun
A bandage, to cover her wound

The bandage had a pattern, like an image
A fun design, it made her feel like a little mage
She looked at her bandage, and then her hole
Thinking that she'll be okay, her injury will be her role

She learned a lesson, that day so bright
That playing can be dangerous, but it's alright
She got up, brushed herself off, and went on her way
Ready to play again, another day.

Reflections

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

1. What happened to the little girl in the poem?
2. How did the little girl feel when she got injured?
3. How did her parents help her feel better?
4. What is a noun?
5. What was the pattern on the bandage like?
6. How did the bandage make the little girl feel better?
7. What did the little girl learn from her experience?
8. Have you ever had an injury? How did you feel?
9. What do you think the little girl will do differently the next time she plays?
10. Why is it important to be careful when playing and how can we prevent injuries?