Come out and play, my dear young friend,
Let's have some fun, let's not pretend,
We'll ride the bike, we'll pedal fast,
And work up a sweat, that will last.

But wait, let's stop, and take a break,
We'll head to the lake, for goodness sake,
We'll jump in a boat, and paddle around,
The water so still, not making a sound.

Back on the shore, we'll see a seesaw,
Let's hop on and up, we'll go high and low,
The swing's nearby, we'll soar to the sky,
And feel the wind rush, as we fly.

On to the hopscotch, let's jump and skip,
And then on the slide, we'll glide and slip,
And when we're done, we'll light the grill,
The barbecue's on, let's eat our fill.

So come on, my friend, let's go and play,
And have fun outside, all through the day.

Reflections

1. What are some of the outdoor activities mentioned in the poem?
2. What do you think is the author's favorite activity?
3. Have you ever been to a lake or rode a bicycle? How was your experience?
4. How do you feel when you swing on a swing or slide down a slide?
5. What is your favorite thing to do outdoors with your friends or family?