Once upon a time, there was a group of friends who loved to have fun. They would often wink at each other to signal it was time for an adventure. One day, they decided to go swimming in the lake. But little did they know, a mermaid was watching them from below.

As soon as they got out of the water, the mermaid jumped out and challenged them to a dance-off. The friends accepted, and they all started dancing together. They were having so much fun that they couldn’t help but smile.

After the dance-off, they continued their adventure. They flew kites and rode bicycles through the park. They also bounced a ball back and forth and sang a silly song.

The mermaid was so pleased with their fun-loving spirit that she decided to join them for the rest of the day. They all continued to have a blast, laughing and playing together until the sun set.

And that’s how a simple day turned into a magical adventure full of winking, swimming, dancing, smiling, flying kites, riding bicycles, bouncing balls, and singing songs.

Reflections

1. What were the friends doing at the lake?
2. Who challenged them to a dance-off?
3. What did they do after the dance-off?
4. What happened when the sun set?
5. What did the mermaid think of the friends?