Introduction
Before reading this poem, share with children what makes you happy. Discuss some of your favorite pastimes or rituals. Invite them to do the same.
The Reason I Like Chocolate
The reason I like chocolate
Is I can lick my fingers
And nobody tells me I'm not polite
I especially like scary movies
'cause I can snuggle with my mommy
or my big sister and they don't laugh
I like to cry sometimes 'cause
Everybody says, What's the matter
Dont cry
And I like books
For all those reasons
But mostly 'cause they just make me
Happy
And I really like
To be happy
Extension
Have children create collages of their favorite things to do. Compile a list of at least one thing each child likes to do and write a group poem on things that make everyone happy! 
