Read together
In a pond, so calm and still
Lived creatures with a special thrill
A turtle, slow and steady
On a lily pad, so cozy and ready
A fish swam by, so quick and sly
Chasing after some food nearby
A duck quacked and paddled along
Enjoying the water's gentle song
A cattail stood tall and proud
Its fluffy head, like a fluffy cloud
A frog leaped from lily to lily
With legs so strong, quick and frilly
These creatures all shared a home
In the pond where they could roam
With lily pads, fish and more
They made the pond their own decor
So if you visit a pond or lake
Look out for these creatures, make no mistake
The turtle, fish, duck, cattail and frog
They'll make you smile, like a happy jog.
Talk about it
Reflection
- Who are the different animals that live in the pond in the story?
- What do the animals do in the pond?
- What are some unique characteristics of each animal in the story?
- What do you think it would be like to live in a pond like the one in the story?
- How do you think the animals in the pond help each other survive?