Playing with My Cousins

I love playing with my cousins when they visit. We always have so much fun together. Sometimes, we play hide-and-seek in the backyard. Other times, we build forts using pillows and blankets. My older cousin likes to tell funny stories. My younger cousin loves playing with toys. We all enjoy running around and laughing. After playing, we sit down and have snacks. We talk about our favorite games and share stories. Spending time with my cousins makes me happy. I feel lucky to have cousins who are also my best friends.

Key Vocabulary

To help you recall the words faster, draw a picture, create a sentence, or a story for each word.

  1. Cousins – The children of your aunt or uncle.

  2. Hide-and-seek – A game where players hide and one person tries to find them.

  3. Forts – Small structures made from pillows, blankets, or other materials.

  4. Snacks – Small amounts of food eaten between meals.

  5. Lucky – Feeling fortunate or blessed.

Individual Sentences

  1. I love playing with my cousins when they visit.

  2. We always have so much fun together.

  3. Sometimes, we play hide-and-seek in the backyard.

  4. Other times, we build forts using pillows and blankets.

  5. My older cousin likes to tell funny stories.

  6. My younger cousin loves playing with toys.

  7. We all enjoy running around and laughing.

  8. After playing, we sit down and have snacks.

  9. We talk about our favorite games and share stories.

  10. Spending time with my cousins makes me happy.

  11. I feel lucky to have cousins who are also my best friends.

Who Are You Talking To?

Just an example of how this phrase would be said in different environments:
Phrase: "What do you like about playing with your cousins?"

  1. Casual: "Hey, what’s your favorite thing about playing with your cousins?"

  2. Intimate: "Sweetie, why do you love playing with your cousins?"

  3. Formal: "May I ask what you enjoy about playing with your cousins?"

  4. Business: "Could you explain why playing with your cousins is enjoyable?"

  5. Writing: "Please describe what you like about playing with your cousins and why it is meaningful."

Natural Dialogue

Me: What do you like to do with your cousins?
Friend: I love playing games like hide-and-seek with them.
Me: Do you have fun with them?
Friend: Yes, we always have so much fun together!
Me: Why do you enjoy spending time with your cousins?
Friend: Because they are my best friends!