Tilly's Good-Night Train
Listen to the story, recall what happened and explain an idea using details from the reading.
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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.
Think about the story
Read each question together. Choose the answer that matches the story.
Start the activityFrom this story.
Evening had come. The story began in a quiet country railway at dusk. Tilly rings one soft bell at the first station. The evening felt soft and quiet around them.
What sound did Tilly make?
- One soft bell
- A loud horn
- A barking dog
Show the answer and why
One soft bell
The answer is One soft bell.
Read the complete story before answering its activity questions.
Tilly's Good-Night Train
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 so softly, bell so light.
Tilly takes her friends home tonight.
Verse 1
At the first stop, one bell rings.
Rabbit rides with sleepy things.
Tilly rolls to Clover Stop.
Rabbit waves and gives one hop.
Chorus
Ride home, ride home, safe and slow.
Tilly knows just where to go.
One more stop beneath the moon,
Every friend will be home soon.
Verse 2
Duck rides next to quiet Pond.
Lamb rides to the Meadow beyond.
Tilly checks the seats with care.
Every sleepy friend is there.
Chorus
Ride home, ride home, safe and slow.
Tilly knows just where to go.
One more stop beneath the moon,
Every friend will be home soon.
Bridge
Rabbit, Duck, and Lamb are home.
Tilly does not need to roam.
Into her shed she rolls at last.
Her busy engine quiets fast.
Final Chorus
Home now, home now, safe and slow.
No more stops and no more go.
Bell is still beneath moonlight.
Tilly's train rests for the night.
Outro
One soft click, then all is still.
Good night, Tilly by the hill.
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.