Nia Sorts the Toy Shelf
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- 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
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Nia wanted to build a blue tower in the playroom. She searched the toy basket, but blocks, animals, and balls were all mixed together.
What did Nia want to build?
- A red road
- A blue tower
- A green boat
Show the answer and why
A blue tower
A blue tower
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Nia Sorts the Toy Shelf
Share a rhyme inspired by the story. Read the words together, tap a gentle beat, or make up your own tune.
A rhyme based on an earlier story edition; some words and events differ from the reading edition.
Open the rhyme
Intro
Nia wants to build today,
But mixed-up toys are in the way.
Verse 1
Blocks and balls and animals too
Hide the square block colored blue.
Three empty bins show what to do:
A block, a paw, a ball in view.
Chorus
Sort, sort, one by one.
Match the picture; make it fun.
Blocks with blocks and balls with balls,
Toy friends by the little paws.
Verse 2
Nia sorts and checks once more.
The mixed-up basket clears its floor.
At the bottom, what does she see?
Her square blue block—happy as can be!
Final Chorus
Sort, sort, one by one.
Now the tidy work is done.
Friends find toys without a doubt,
And Nia builds her tower tall.
Outro
Clap, clap, clap for Nia's way.
Sorting helped her build and play.
Stories, worksheets & quizzes.
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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.