Nia Finds a Quiet Corner
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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.
Nia entered her cousin's birthday room. Balloons bounced, children laughed, and music played beside the bright cake table.
What made Nia cover her ears?
- The loud party sounds
- A quiet book
- An empty room
Show the answer and why
The loud party sounds
The loud party sounds
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Nia Finds a Quiet Corner
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
Balloons bounce and music plays.
Nia hears a noisy maze.
Verse 1
Sounds pile high around the room.
Shoulders rise; the party booms.
Nia tells Aunt Jo with care,
“I need quiet over there.”
Chorus
Quiet corner, breathe in slow.
Let tight shoulders down now go.
Listen closely to your body.
Ask for what will help you calmly.
Verse 2
Soft blue pillow, picture book,
Earmuffs in a peaceful nook.
Four slow breaths and smooth blue stone,
Nia's body feels its own.
Final Chorus
Quiet corner, breathe in slow.
When you're ready, you can go.
Cake and one calm game feel right.
Nia joins with new delight.
Outro
Asking for a quiet break
Helped her choose the fun to take.
Make it story time.
Enjoy the video version of this story, then talk about your favorite part.
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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.