Mina Paints the Evening Sky
Listen to the story, recall what happened and explain an idea using details from the reading.
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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 the open sky as afternoon becomes night. Mina begins with a bright blue sky. The evening felt soft and quiet around them.
What color was the sky first?
- Red
- Gray
- Blue
Show the answer and why
Blue
The answer is Blue.
Read the complete story before answering its activity questions.
Mina Paints the Evening Sky
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 lifts her brush up high.
Time to paint the evening sky.
Verse 1
Bright blue sky begins the show.
Warm gold shines above the hills below.
Soft pink band goes just above.
Mina paints with gentle love.
Chorus
Blue, gold, pink, then purple night.
Paint each color soft and light.
One by one across the sky,
Evening colors float up high.
Verse 2
Purple spreads across the top.
Mina makes her paintbrush stop.
One small star appears in sight.
First bright sparkle of the night.
Chorus
Blue, gold, pink, then purple night.
Paint each color soft and light.
One by one across the sky,
Evening colors float up high.
Bridge
Mina washes out her brush.
Sky is calm and clouds are hushed.
On a cloud she rests her head.
Purple evening gently spreads.
Final Chorus
Blue, gold, pink, then purple glow.
Mina painted row by row.
First star twinkles, clear and bright.
Mina rests beneath the night.
Outro
Brush is clean and work is done.
Good night, Mina. Night has come.
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.