Mimi Finds the Gentle Bell
Listen to the story, recall what happened and explain an idea using details from the reading.
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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.
Mimi Music Mouse was preparing a quiet-time song for the little mice. She needed one gentle sound to play between the soft humming parts.
What kind of song was Mimi preparing?
- A marching song
- A quiet-time song
- A racing song
Show the answer and why
A quiet-time song
A quiet-time song
Read the complete story before answering its activity questions.
Mimi Finds the Quiet Bell
Share a rhyme inspired by the story. Read the words together, tap a gentle beat, or make up your own tune.
A rhyme based on an earlier story edition; some words and events differ from the reading edition.
Open the rhyme
Intro
Mimi makes a sleepy tune.
Dolly's nap is coming soon.
Verse 1
Three small bells are there to try.
Which soft sound will be just right?
Large bell clangs too loud and strong.
Middle jingles much too long.
Chorus
Listen softly, ring just once.
Choose the sound the moment wants.
For a nap so calm and still,
Pick the smallest gentle bell.
Verse 2
Tiny bell says, “ting,” so light.
Mimi knows that sound is right.
One soft ting ends her slow tune.
Dolly keeps on sleeping through.
Final Chorus
Listen softly, ring just once.
Choose the sound the moment wants.
Loud for play and soft for rest,
Mimi chose the quiet best.
Outro
Music fades, the room is still.
Sweet dreams with the quiet bell.
Stories, worksheets & quizzes.
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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.