I Played a Game

This Draw and Describe worksheet features a lively poem titled “I Played a Game” from the book My Hippo Has the Hiccups, which describes a variety of fun activities a child enjoys during their free time. The activity combines reading comprehension with creative expression by asking students to draw their favorite part of the poem and write about their illustration. This multi-faceted approach encourages students to engage deeply with the text, visualize the activities described, and articulate their understanding through both art and writing. Suitable for grades 1-3, it offers an engaging way to explore themes of leisure time and childhood experiences, while fostering imagination and personal connection to the poem’s energetic listing of enjoyable pastimes.