1. Morning Warm- Up This week we will read about a girl who played baseball long ago. She liked running toward first base. She enjoyed playing baseball. Why are sports important in our country?

2. Morning Warm- Up Today we will read about a girl who liked to play baseball. She wanted to compete with the boys. She played baseball for recreation. Do you know any girls who are good baseball players?

3. Morning Warm- Up! Once upon a time, there were twelve princesses. These girls liked to play basketball every night. They wore special high-top shoes. Today we will read about a special ball they had. What do you think the ball will be like?

4. Morning Warm- Up! Today we will read to find out how baseball began. Baseball gives us an opportunity to compete and participate in recreation. What else do team sports teach us?

5. Morning Warm- Up! This week we read about sports. Would you like to be an athlete? Athletes give an extra effort in every challenge they face. Why are sports important in our country?