Theo and the Tumbling Red Tower
Listen to the story, recall what happened and explain an idea using details from the reading.
Choose your way to explore.
- What’s included
- 8 reading pages and 5 questions. 2 printable packs to choose from.
- What you need
- A screen for the reader and activity. For printables, use paper and a pencil or crayons.
Think about the story
Read each question together. Choose the answer that matches the story.
Start the activityFrom this story.
Theo the bear stacked red blocks on the playroom rug. He wanted his tower to reach the paper moon overhead.
What happened to Theo's first tower?
- It turned blue
- It flew away
- It crashed
Show the answer and why
It crashed
It crashed
Read the complete story before answering its activity questions.
Theo and the Tumbling Red Tower
Share a rhyme inspired by the story. Read the words together, tap a gentle beat, or make up your own tune.
Open the rhyme
Intro
Theo builds a tower red,
Stacking blocks above his head.
Verse 1
Lean to left and wobble twice—
Crash! The blocks fall in a pile.
Theo feels hot, mad, and stuck,
But he keeps the block down safe.
Chorus
Pause and breathe—one, two, three.
Soft paws help the brain to see.
Wide blocks low and small blocks high,
Try a stronger plan this time.
Verse 2
Teacher looks with Theo too.
Tiny bottoms will not do.
Three wide blocks make one strong floor.
Smaller blocks rise up once more.
Final Chorus
Pause and breathe—one, two, three.
Now the tower stands with ease.
When frustration feels too tall,
Pause, make plans, and build it all.
Outro
Theo grins beside the moon.
Calm helped a good idea bloom.
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
5 questions
7 pages · PDF · US Letter · fit to A4
The complete story, a drawing worksheet, and comprehension questions. Separate answer guide starts on page 7.
Rhyme + drawing sheet
3 pages · PDF · US Letter · fit to A4
The complete story-inspired rhyme, with space to draw and share a favorite line.
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Make it your own.
Draw your favorite part of the story. Tell a grown-up what happened before it and what happened next.