Mina Cloud and the Sleepy Dragon
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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.
High above the hills, Mina Cloud heard a long yawn. A little dragon named Ember circled slowly, looking for a place to rest.
Who needed a place to rest?
- A little fish
- Ember the dragon
- A red train
Show the answer and why
Ember the dragon
Ember was tired from flying.
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Mina Cloud and the Sleepy Dragon
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 hears a dragon yawn.
Ember's flown since early dawn.
Verse 1
Rocky hills are much too hard.
Windy ledges feel too loud.
Mina puffs a cloudy bed.
Ember rests his sleepy head.
Chorus
Soft clouds, quiet skies,
Rest your wings and close your eyes.
Notice what a friend may need.
Caring helps them rest with ease.
Verse 2
Ember's tail hangs off the side.
Mina makes the bed more wide.
Two more clouds float into place.
Now his tail has cozy space.
Chorus
Soft clouds, quiet skies,
Rest your wings and close your eyes.
Notice what a friend may need.
Caring helps them rest with ease.
Bridge
Breezes push the clouds apart.
Rainbow ribbon holds each part.
Mina hums a soft "whoosh, whoosh."
Ember sleeps without a rush.
Final Chorus
One smoke heart floats overhead.
Ember wakes from his soft bed.
"Thank you, Mina," Ember sighs.
Kindness rested wings and eyes.
Outro
Clouds and care above the hill
Made a place so soft and still.
Make it story time.
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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.