The Way to Play Croquet - A Poetry Break

INTRODUCTION

Spring is upon us and now the weather is perfect for outside games and activities. Share this poem with the kids before you play the game!

POEM

The Way to Play Croquet

by George Shannon

Through the thicket

to the stick it

needs to click. It

isn't very hard.

Till I block it,

swing, and knock it

far outside the yard!

EXTENSION

This is a great poem to share when doing the games. Invite the kids to create their own poems about how their favorite outdoor game works.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Shannon, George. 2006. Busy in the Garden. Illus. by Sam Williams. NY: Greenwillow Books/ HarperCollins Publisher. ISBN: 9780060004651.