Mina Cloud Painter Listens
Listen to the story, recall what happened and explain an idea using details from the reading.
Choose your way to explore.
- 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.
Mina painted happy shapes across the morning sky. She made a pink spiral, a yellow sunbeam, and a bright blue swoop.
What was Mina doing?
- Painting the sky
- Driving a train
- Baking bread
Show the answer and why
Painting the sky
Mina was painting the sky.
Read the complete story before answering its activity questions.
Mina Cloud Painter Listens
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
Mina paints the morning sky,
Pink and yellow drifting by.
Verse 1
Dewey came with head down low.
One small tear began to show.
Mina put her brush away.
"Tell me why you're sad today."
Chorus
Listen softly, stay nearby.
Let a friend say how and why.
Kind ears hear each little part.
Listening is a gift of heart.
Verse 2
Wind had blown his yellow hat.
Dewey missed it, that was that.
Mina did not cut him short.
"That feels hard," she gave support.
Chorus
Listen softly, stay nearby.
Let a friend say how and why.
Kind ears hear each little part.
Listening is a gift of heart.
Bridge
Mina could not bring it back.
So she painted what he lacked:
One gold hat-shaped cloud with care,
Blue drops, yellow stars in air.
Final Chorus
Listen softly, stay nearby.
Let a friend feel sad or cry.
We may have no fix to give,
But kind listening helps hearts lift.
Outro
Dewey's true smile came in view.
Mina smiled and listened too.
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.