Pip Paints Past a Mistake
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
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Start the activityFrom this story.
Pip the pocket star painted blue swirls at the art table. He hoped to show everyone his beautiful sky picture.
What did Pip spill?
- Orange juice
- Blue paint
- A bag of sand
Show the answer and why
Blue paint
Blue paint
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Pip Paints Past a Mistake
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
Pip paints swirls of lovely blue,
Then his elbow bumps right through.
Verse 1
Splash goes paint across the art.
Warm cheeks make him hide his part.
Bea says, “Spills can happen too.
Let's clean up; I'll help with you.”
Chorus
Tell the truth and clean the spill.
Mistakes can teach a brand-new skill.
Turn the splash a different way.
Try again and make new play.
Verse 2
Cloth and water clean the table.
Pip keeps art because he's able.
Blue splash turns to rainy cloud,
Silver drops and rainbow proud.
Final Chorus
Tell the truth and clean the spill.
Mistakes can grow an idea still.
Pip shows everyone his art.
Brave help gave a better start.
Outro
No more hiding, picture bright.
The surprising part feels right.
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.