Tilly Tries the New Tunnel
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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
Read each question together. Choose the answer that matches the story.
Start the activityFrom this story.
Tilly the tiny train rolled along her familiar track. Ahead, workers had opened a new short tunnel through the hill.
What new thing did Tilly see?
- A flying bridge
- A short tunnel
- A purple ocean
Show the answer and why
A short tunnel
A short tunnel
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Tilly Tries the New Tunnel
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
Tilly sees a tunnel new.
Dark inside blocks out her view.
Verse 1
Tilly stops her wheels and says,
“Can we look before this way?”
Bruno shines a lantern warm.
Rails and daylight show no harm.
Chorus
Check and ask, then roll in slow.
Careful courage helps us go.
One wheel turn and listen too.
Trusted friends can stay with you.
Verse 2
Click by click they travel through.
Bruno stays where Tilly views.
Bright day waits beyond the wall,
Daisy station greets them all.
Final Chorus
Check and ask, then roll in slow.
Careful courage helps us go.
Tilly found a lovely place.
Slow and steady won the race.
Outro
Dark felt new, but help was near.
Looking slowly eased her fear.
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.