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Milo Cools His Mad Stomps

Ages 3–4 About 5 minutesCourage and Big Feelings

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What’s included
8 reading pages and 5 questions. 2 printable packs to choose from.
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From this story.

Milo the bunny built a long block road for three toy cars. He worked carefully from the rug to the window.

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What did Ari bump?

  • Milo's block road
  • A bowl of soup
  • A garden gate
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Milo's block road

Milo's block road

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Milo Cools His Mad Stomps

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Intro

Milo builds a block-road long.
Then one bump makes it go wrong.

Verse 1

Blocks fall down; hot anger grows.
Milo stops before he throws.
Block stays safely on the rug.
Blue mat takes his five strong stomps.

Chorus

Stomp safe, tap soft, say what's wrong.
Clear kind words can still be strong.
“I feel mad. Please ask me first.”
Safe words help the angry burst.

Verse 2

Ari listens, says, “I'm sorry.”
Then they build without a hurry.
Extra space goes round the road.
Three toy cars can safely roll.

Final Chorus

Stomp safe, tap soft, say what's wrong.
Clear kind words can still be strong.
Anger brought a message true.
Teamwork built the road anew.

Outro

Milo's body found a plan.
Safe calm steps helped friendship mend.

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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

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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