Tilly Chooses the Shape Track
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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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Start the activityFrom this story.
Tilly the Tiny Train carried one round package. Its label showed a big circle and the words Circle Station underneath.
What shape was on Tilly's package?
- A circle
- A triangle
- A square
Show the answer and why
A circle
A circle
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Tilly Chooses the Shape Track
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
Tilly pulls a package round.
Three shape tracks are on the ground.
Verse 1
Circle, square, and triangle sign,
Which one matches Tilly's line?
She tries square, then stops the train.
Round and square are not the same.
Chorus
Look at the shape, check it twice.
Slowly choosing works so nice.
Round like a wheel, circle is right.
Follow the circles in plain sight.
Verse 2
Tilly backs up, slow and steady.
Now her careful eyes are ready.
Circle signs show every turn.
Shape by shape is how we learn.
Final Chorus
Look at the shape, check it twice.
Slowly choosing works so nice.
Circle Station waits ahead.
The round package reached its place.
Outro
One proud toot before snack time.
Tilly matched the shape just right.
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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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