Lulu Ladybug Welcomes Dot
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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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Lulu buzzed into Leaf School and put her yellow satchel away. Teacher Beetle stood beside a new student. “Everyone, this is Dot,” she said.
Who was new at Leaf School?
- Lulu
- Teacher Bear
- Dot
Show the answer and why
Dot
Dot was the new student.
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Lulu Ladybug Welcomes Dot
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
Buzz to school and come inside.
Lulu has a seat beside.
Verse 1
Teacher Beetle said, "Meet Dot."
Dot felt shy and knew no spot.
Lulu thought of her first day.
"Sit with me," she smiled to say.
Chorus
Welcome, welcome, come and play.
Kindness starts a friendly day.
Share a seat and share a smile.
Stay and play with us awhile.
Verse 2
Dot looked for an orange crayon.
Lulu shared the box to draw.
Dot drew one warm, round sun.
Two bug friends drew under one.
Chorus
Welcome, welcome, come and play.
Kindness starts a friendly day.
Share a seat and share a smile.
Stay and play with us awhile.
Bridge
At the stem Dot stood alone.
Lulu called in a cheerful tone.
"Follow the Leaf! Come join our game!"
Then Dot chose the path the same.
Final Chorus
Welcome, welcome, come and play.
Kindness starts a friendly day.
New rooms feel less big and blue
When a friend says, "Sit here too."
Outro
Dot went home with joy to say,
"I found a friend at school today!
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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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Draw your favorite part of the story. Tell a grown-up what happened before it and what happened next.