Nia's Lantern of Quiet Wishes
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- What’s included
- 7 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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Start the activityFrom this story.
Evening had come. The story began in Nia's cozy bedroom before bed. Nia's room is still full of playtime toys. The evening felt soft and quiet around them.
What toy did Nia park?
- A toy plane
- A toy drum
- The toy bus
Show the answer and why
The toy bus
The answer is The toy bus.
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Nia's Lantern of Quiet Wishes
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
Playtime ends; the room grows still.
Nia cleans with a happy will.
Verse 1
Toy bus parks inside its basket.
Nia smiles when she has passed it.
Dolly rests in her little bed.
"Sweet dreams, Dolly," Nia said.
Chorus
Put it away, one by one.
Quiet wishes when play is done.
Soft amber lantern, warm and low,
Helps our sleepy feelings grow.
Verse 2
One, two, three blocks in the box.
Nia checks her little clock.
She makes one wish for tomorrow:
"More happy play and no more sorrow."
Chorus
Put it away, one by one.
Quiet wishes when play is done.
Soft amber lantern, warm and low,
Helps our sleepy feelings grow.
Bridge
Bus is parked and blocks are neat.
Dolly's tucked beneath her sheet.
Nia dims the lantern light,
Then pulls her blanket warm and tight.
Final Chorus
Put it away, one by one.
Now the bedtime work is done.
Tomorrow brings another day.
Tonight we rest from happy play.
Outro
Nia whispers, "Night, my room."
Morning play will come back soon.
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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.