Popinjay is a bright little bird. Some words you might use to describe him are: curious, thoughtless, eager, impatient, quick, lively, selfish, pretty, vain, excitable. Which of these are good qualities and which not so good? Why?

Here’s a little Popinjay rhyme. Fill in the blanks with words you think might fit.

Look at me, look at me, I am pretty, can’t you see?

My eyes are  _____________  and bright,

My beak is    _____________  and sharp,

My body is   _____________  and light,

My tail is    ______________  and dashes, flashes in the dark.