Ollie Otter Builds a Bridge
Listen to the story, recall what happened and explain an idea using details from the reading.
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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.
After the rain, a little stream crossed the path to River Park. Ollie wanted to visit Freddy Frog on the other side.
What blocked the path?
- A snowbank
- A little stream
- A tall wall
Show the answer and why
A little stream
A little stream crossed the path.
Read the complete story before answering its activity questions.
Ollie Otter Builds a Bridge
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
Rain made water cross the way.
Ollie wants to reach the play.
Verse 1
Ollie set a flat stone down.
Wobble, wobble, splash around!
"I need more than one good plan."
Bea brought a little plank in hand.
Chorus
Listen, listen, share ideas.
Working close can calm our fears.
Stone and plank and watching eyes,
Friends together make things rise.
Verse 2
Freddy called from far away,
"Put the stone beneath midway!"
Ollie set the stone just right.
Bea laid down the plank so light.
Chorus
Listen, listen, share ideas.
Working close can calm our fears.
Stone and plank and watching eyes,
Friends together make things rise.
Bridge
Freddy watched and called, "It's straight!"
Ollie tested, safe and slow.
One by one they crossed the stream.
Every idea helped the team.
Final Chorus
Listen, listen, share ideas.
Working close can calm our fears.
When we build and help each other,
Every friend can cross together.
Outro
By the path their sign could be:
"Friends built this as one kind team.
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.