Ollie Otter Finds a Floating Leaf
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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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Ollie Otter was skipping stones when he heard a little quack. A duckling named Dot stood beside a narrow stream, looking across at her family.
Who needed to cross the stream?
- Dot the duckling
- A blue whale
- A baby lion
Show the answer and why
Dot the duckling
Dot stood beside the stream.
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Ollie Otter Finds a Floating Leaf
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
Ollie hears a duckling quack.
Dot needs help across the stream.
Verse 1
Dot is not yet set to swim.
Ollie makes a boat for her.
Tiny leaf with one small stone
Dips beneath the water low.
Chorus
Test it first and keep it slow.
Careful helpers help us go.
Try a safer, stronger way.
Kindness guides the boat today.
Verse 2
Wide green leaf stays high and dry.
Two small pebbles safely ride.
Dot steps in the middle seat.
Grass ties on the boat so neat.
Chorus
Test it first and keep it slow.
Careful helpers help us go.
Try a safer, stronger way.
Kindness guides the boat today.
Bridge
One brown stick blocks up the stream.
Ollie pulls the grass with care.
Round the stick the leaf boat glides.
Family waits on the other side.
Final Chorus
Dot hops out beside the reeds.
Happy quacks greet her with glee.
Testing first kept Dot so dry.
Ollie waves a proud goodbye.
Outro
Wide leaf boat and grass so green
Made the safest ride they'd seen.
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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.