Being healthy

Sometimes we don’t like it when people tell us what to do! Listen to this poem about being clean and healthy.

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Transcript

Being healthy

Mum says I have to brush my teeth

In the morning and at night.

They look and taste much better

But I hate it when she’s right.

 

Dad says I have to take a bath

And wash my body well.

I do feel nice and clean and fresh

But now he’s right as well!

 

My brother says I have to wash

My hands to keep them clean.

He’s right, my fingers feel so good

Without dirt in between.

 

My sister says I have to eat

Some vegetables each day.

She’s right, I have more energy

To run and walk and play.

 

I feel more healthy and I’ve got

Much better teeth and skin.

Don’t tell them that I think they’re right –

I hate it when they win!

 

Gillian Craig

Discussion

Do you like this poem? What do you and your family do to stay healthy? Tell us about it!

Average: 4.5 (34 votes)

Submitted by SilentPlastic99 on Fri, 31/03/2023 - 17:52

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Hello guys,
I wash the food and do sport.
Bye

Submitted by DoctorPopSong on Fri, 10/02/2023 - 09:22

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In my family, I am the only person to like staying healthy. I mean, it is vital to me, and I am very worried about it. Eating vegetables, doing activities, and taking showers are not very crucial for others.

Submitted by ProfessorFootCarrot on Sat, 05/02/2022 - 06:26

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I like this poem because I like healthy food and this poem will help me to remember some healthy things this is the number 8th poem I had never ever heard!

Submitted by GreenRose300 on Wed, 17/03/2021 - 12:57

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I like this poem, I like healthy food

Submitted by StarryJewel900 on Mon, 24/08/2020 - 22:16

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I love vegetables it so good. You should it a lot of vegetables.

Submitted by MissGoldWerewolf on Wed, 01/07/2020 - 14:28

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i like healthy food . i like this poem a lot . it is nice and too good..!!!!~!

Submitted by SleepyMetal7 on Sun, 14/06/2020 - 07:06

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I like vegetables

Submitted by BluePianoBear on Mon, 06/04/2020 - 21:22

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Do you like this poem - I do What do you and your family do to stay healthy - my dad and mom say to eat vegetable I do not like it but it’s ok my parent’s say to take a bath all day I do not like it but it’s okay

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