Name some of the games you play. Ball, tag, hide-and-seek, etc.
With whom do you like to play? With boys and girls of our own age.
PRESENTATION
Here is a story that tells about two people playing a game. (The selection is read aloud by the teacher.)
What is the story about? An "old lady" and a little boy playing "Hide-and-Go-Seek".
What relation were they? The old lady was the boy's "Grandma".
Let us look at the story again, and see if they enjoyed their game as much as you do yours. Is there anything in the first stanza that tells us they were having a good time? "The way that they played together was beautiful to see."
What was beautiful about it? They were so kind to each other. It was pleasant to see an old lady and a little boy having such a happy time playing together, and understanding each other so well.
How do you feel, as you read the second stanza? I feel sorry for the boy because he is lame.
Any other reason for feeling sorry for him? He is "thin", as though he had been sick a long time.