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Luna Tells the Truth About the Cup

Ages 3–4 About 5 minutesCourage and Big Feelings

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

Luna the moon cat reached across the kitchen table for a red crayon. Her sleeve caught Dad's blue cup.

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What fell and broke?

  • The blue cup
  • A green hat
  • A red toy boat
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The blue cup

The blue cup

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Luna Tells the Truth About the Cup

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Intro

Luna reaches for red crayon.
Blue cup falls—the cup is gone.

Verse 1

Sharp pieces sparkle on the floor.
Worried tummy says, “Ignore.”
Luna steps back, calls her mom:
“I broke Dad's cup. Please come.”

Chorus

Tell the truth and keep things safe.
Ask a grown-up right away.
Truth cannot undo the break,
But truth can help us make things right.

Verse 2

Mom sweeps every piece with care.
Luna stays back over there.
She draws Dad the cup in blue,
Chooses one strong yellow cup too.

Final Chorus

Tell the truth and keep things safe.
Honest words can lighten weight.
Dad feels sad, then hugs her tight.
Luna helped to make things right.

Outro

Heavy worry floats away.
Truth and care repaired the day.

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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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