Coco and the House That Yawned
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.
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Read each question together. Choose the answer that matches the story.
Start the activityFrom this story.
Evening had come. The story began in Coco's family home at bedtime. The kitchen clock gives one soft chime. The evening felt soft and quiet around them.
What chimed in the kitchen?
- The kitchen clock
- A toy drum
- A bicycle
Show the answer and why
The kitchen clock
The answer is The kitchen clock.
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Coco and the House That Yawned
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
Coco hears the house grow slow.
Bedtime sounds begin to show.
Verse 1
Kitchen clock says one soft chime.
Maybe it is bedtime time.
Faucet gives one final drip.
Coco takes a quiet trip.
Chorus
Hush, little house, the day is done.
Quiet comes for everyone.
Chime, drip, click, and creaky sound,
Sleepy clues are all around.
Verse 2
Living-room lamp clicks off low.
One floorboard creaks long and slow.
Coco wonders, "Did it yawn?"
Busy daytime now is gone.
Chorus
Hush, little house, the day is done.
Quiet comes for everyone.
Chime, drip, click, and creaky sound,
Sleepy clues are all around.
Bridge
Coco's mouth opens big and wide.
Her own yawn was there inside.
To her basket she curls small.
Now the house is still through all.
Final Chorus
Hush, little house, the day is done.
Resting time has now begun.
Clock and lamp and kitten small,
Good night, good night, one and all.
Outro
Coco knows what sleepy sounds say:
Rest tonight, then play next day.
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.