Once upon a time, there was a group of friends who loved to play sports and games. They would skate, play basketball, skip rope, play badminton, play volleyball, and even play word puzzles. One day, they decided to have a day of fun and invited their friends to join them.

They started the day with a friendly game of basketball but soon realized that the ground was too slippery for the ball to bounce properly. So, they decided to go skating instead. They had so much fun skating that they didn't even realize how fast the day was going by.

Next, it was time for lunch and they all sat down to play chess. But as soon as they started playing, they heard a loud noise. They quickly realized that it was someone trying to hide from them in the bushes, so they all joined together to play a game of hide and seek!

They searched high and low, but no one could find the person hiding. Finally, just before they gave up, they heard a giggle coming from a nearby tree. They looked up and saw a little bird who had been watching them play all day. The bird said, "I love to watch you all play and have fun, but I think it's time for me to go home now."

And so, the friends said goodbye to the bird and went back to their games. They played volleyball, skipped rope, played badminton, and even did some word puzzles. And as the sun began to set, they all agreed that it had been one of the best days ever!

Reflections

1. What sports and games did the friends play?
2. Why did they switch from basketball to skating?
3. Who did they play hide and seek with?
4. What did the bird say to the friends before leaving?
5. Was it a good day for the friends? Why?