Bobo Joins the Leaf Parade
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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.
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Start the activityFrom this story.
Bobo the bear found two friends marching with leaf crowns. They waved orange branches and hummed a parade song.
What were Bobo's friends doing?
- Baking bread
- Building a snowman
- Marching in a leaf parade
Show the answer and why
Marching in a leaf parade
Marching in a leaf parade
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Bobo Joins the Leaf Parade
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
Leaf-crown friends march down the way.
Bobo watches from a tree.
Verse 1
Lonely feelings pull him home.
“I feel left out and alone.”
Bobo steps into their view:
“May I join? What job can I do?”
Chorus
Ask to join and make some room.
Friendship grows when welcomes bloom.
Carry red leaves, tap the beat.
Every friend makes play complete.
Verse 2
Friends had never seen him there.
Now he holds the banner with care.
Little squirrel watches too.
Bobo asks her to join the crew.
Final Chorus
Ask to join and make some room.
Friendship grows when welcomes bloom.
Orange, red, and green leaves sway.
One more friend joins the parade.
Outro
Bobo's lonely feeling ends.
Brave asking opened play to friends.
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.