Coco Waits for the Yellow Drum
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- 8 reading pages and 5 questions. 2 printable packs to choose from.
- What you need
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Start the activityFrom this story.
Coco the kitten saw a shiny yellow drum at music time. She wanted to play it before anyone else.
What did Coco want to play?
- A green kite
- A yellow drum
- A red wagon
Show the answer and why
A yellow drum
A yellow drum
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Coco Waits for the Yellow Drum
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
Coco sees the yellow drum.
She wants to play before everyone.
Verse 1
Sam plays boom, boom, boom today.
Coco cries, “My turn right away!”
Teacher shows the waiting spot.
After Sam, Coco gets a turn.
Chorus
Tap, tap, pause upon your knees.
Waiting beats can help with ease.
Quiet hands and words that say,
“My turn comes when yours is played.”
Verse 2
Coco names the feeling true:
“I feel excited waiting here.”
Sam brings over yellow drum.
Coco thanks him when he's done.
Final Chorus
Tap, tap, pause, then play the beat.
Sam shakes bells beside her seat.
Taking turns can make a song
Where both happy friends belong.
Outro
Boom and bell now play as one.
Waiting brought a friendly turn.
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.