Nia and the Lantern Moth
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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.
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At dusk, Nia carried her little lantern along the garden path. A pale moth named Luna circled the warm glow with quick, worried wings.
What did Nia carry?
- A green kite
- A little lantern
- A big drum
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A little lantern
Nia carried a little lantern.
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Nia and the Lantern Moth
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
Nia walks at garden dusk.
Luna Moth needs gentle help.
Verse 1
Rain is coming, night grows dark.
Luna seeks the moonflower patch.
Nia shields her lantern light,
Soft and steady, warm and bright.
Chorus
Gentle light, gentle glow,
Show us where our feet should go.
Pause and breathe when lights go low.
Kind friends help the pathway show.
Verse 2
One path bristles sharp with thorns.
One smooth path looks safe to walk.
White petals shine beside the ground.
Nia sees which way goes round.
Chorus
Gentle light, gentle glow,
Show us where our feet should go.
Pause and breathe when lights go low.
Kind friends help the pathway show.
Bridge
Whoosh! The wind blows out the flame.
Nia waits and breathes again.
Fireflies make tiny lights,
Guiding Luna through the night.
Final Chorus
Gentle light, gentle glow,
To the moonflower they go.
Raindrops tap as Luna hides,
Safe beneath the petals wide.
Outro
Nia waves and walks away.
Calm and kindness found the way.
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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.