Ollie Otter's Cozy Riverbank Bed
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- What’s included
- 7 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.
Evening had come. The story began in a calm riverbank at twilight. Ollie yawns beside the quiet river. The evening felt soft and quiet around them.
Where did Ollie yawn?
- Beside the river
- On a roof
- At a station
Show the answer and why
Beside the river
The answer is Beside the river.
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Ollie Otter's Cozy Riverbank Bed
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 yawns beside the stream.
Time to build a bed for dreams.
Verse 1
River sand feels cold tonight.
Ollie wants a bed just right.
Dry brown reeds beside the bank,
Ollie carries, rank by rank.
Chorus
Build it soft and test it slow.
Move a leaf where it should go.
Reeds below and leaves above,
Make a bed with patient love.
Verse 2
Two broad leaves go on the top.
Ollie pats each little spot.
Turns around one time to see:
"Is this bed warm enough for me?"
Chorus
Build it soft and test it slow.
Move a leaf where it should go.
Reeds below and leaves above,
Make a bed with patient love.
Bridge
One leaf shifts beneath his paw.
Ollie fixes what he saw.
Now the riverbank feels snug.
Ollie gives his bed a hug.
Final Chorus
Bed is soft and bed is warm.
Safe beside the river's song.
Reeds below and leaves tucked tight,
Ollie's cozy bed feels right.
Outro
River hums and moonbeams spread.
Good night, Ollie in your bed.
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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.