Ava Builds a Bridge for the Beetles
Follow Ava’s first attempt, her changes and the beetles’ crossing, then put those events in order.
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- What’s included
- 8 reading pages and 4 cards to put in order. 3 printable packs to choose from.
- What you need
- A screen for the reader and activity. For printables, use paper and a pencil or crayons.
Build the story
Put Ava’s four steps in order. Think about what she tried and what she changed.
Start the activityFrom this story.
After rain, Ava found a muddy groove between the beetle garden and the patch of tall marigolds. Three lady beetles waited beside it.
Put the story events in order.
Put Ava’s four steps in order. Think about what she tried and what she changed.
See what comes first
Ava finds a muddy groove blocking the beetles’ path.
Read the story, then use the activity to put the remaining events in order.
Read the complete story before answering its activity questions.
Make it story time.
Enjoy the video version of this story, then talk about your favorite part.
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Complete story + quiz pack
6 pages · PDF · US Letter · fit to A4
The complete story, three comprehension questions, and a drawing and response worksheet. Separate grown-up answers: page 6.
Shared reading book
3 pages · PDF · US Letter · fit to A4
Complete story text, a cover illustration, and a draw-and-tell page for reading together.
Worksheet + answer guide
2 pages · PDF · US Letter · fit to A4
Cut-out story cards and a retelling worksheet. Includes name/date space. Grown-up answers: page 2.
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Make it your own.
With a grown-up, place paper across two books and test it with a few light counters. Draw your plan, try one change, and explain what happened.