Toto Turtle Shares the Sunstone
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- 8 reading pages and 5 questions. 2 printable packs to choose from.
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- A screen for the reader and activity. For printables, use paper and a pencil or crayons.
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Toto Turtle found a smooth golden stone warming in the morning sun. He rested his feet beside it and felt cozy.
What did Toto find?
- A smooth golden stone
- A red balloon
- A glass boat
Show the answer and why
A smooth golden stone
Toto found a sun-warmed stone.
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Toto Turtle Shares the Sunstone
Share a rhyme inspired by the story. Read the words together, tap a gentle beat, or make up your own tune.
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Intro
Toto finds a sun-warm stone.
Leo Lizard comes alone.
Verse 1
Leo's toes are chilly cold.
Toto shares the stone of gold.
Only two small toes can stay.
They need room another way.
Chorus
Push together, share the glow.
One small turn, then one more go.
Warm or cool, choose what feels right.
Sharing makes a small gift wide.
Verse 2
Toward a sunny rock they push.
Stone is heavy; it won't budge.
Leo uses head with care.
Toto's shell moves with him there.
Chorus
Push together, share the glow.
One small turn, then one more go.
Warm or cool, choose what feels right.
Sharing makes a small gift wide.
Bridge
Sunstone warms beneath the sun.
Green leaf shades one half for fun.
Leo warms all four small toes.
Toto rests where cool shade goes.
Final Chorus
Push together, share the glow.
Friends make space and kindness grows.
Small warm things feel big and bright
When two friends can fit just right.
Outro
Golden stone and one green leaf,
Warmth for two brought cozy peace.
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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.