Tilly the Tiny Train Waits for Wren
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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
Read each question together. Choose the answer that matches the story.
Start the activityFrom this story.
Tilly the Tiny Train waited at Meadow Station. Conductor Bear checked the clock. “We leave when every friend is safely aboard,” he said.
Who was hurrying to the station?
- Mr. Moon
- Wren
- A turtle
Show the answer and why
Wren
Wren was hurrying to the station.
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Tilly the Tiny Train Waits for Wren
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
Chug, chug, chug at Meadow Station.
Tilly waits with happy patience.
Verse 1
Bear checked the clock and rang the bell.
"All aboard when friends are well!"
Wren came fighting through the breeze.
"Please wait, Tilly! Wait for me!"
Chorus
Wait, wait, wait for a friend.
Kindness stays until the end.
Slow down, listen, help them through.
Friends will wait and care for you.
Verse 2
Tilly gave one gentle toot.
Wren came close in her small boots.
Her green bag was hard to raise.
Tilly lowered down her ramp.
Chorus
Wait, wait, wait for a friend.
Kindness stays until the end.
Slow down, listen, help them through.
Friends will wait and care for you.
Bridge
Bear put Wren's bag safely in.
Wren thanked Tilly with a grin.
On the track they saw a bow,
Bright with colors all aglow.
Final Chorus
Wait, wait, wait for a friend.
Kindness stays until the end.
Getting there a bit behind
Still feels good when we are kind.
Outro
Tilly reached the next stop bright,
Late a little, happy inside.
Make it story time.
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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.