Mimi Music Box and the Whale Song
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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
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Start the activityFrom this story.
Mimi Music Box sat on a rock beside the sea. Far across the water, a young whale named Willow sang one long, low note.
Who sang across the water?
- A little mouse
- Willow the whale
- A yellow duck
Show the answer and why
Willow the whale
Willow sang a long, low note.
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Mimi Music Box and the Whale Song
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
Willow Whale sings low and long.
Mimi hears her ocean song.
Verse 1
Friends bang shells and clap with cheer.
Willow's next note disappears.
Mimi closes up her lid.
"Let's hear what the ocean did."
Chorus
Play a note, then leave some room.
Listen for the answer's tune.
Music isn't sound alone.
Quiet helps each voice be known.
Verse 2
Hush and swish, the sea rolls in.
Willow lifts her head to sing.
Mimi plays three notes so light,
Pausing after each one right.
Chorus
Play a note, then leave some room.
Listen for the answer's tune.
Music isn't sound alone.
Quiet helps each voice be known.
Bridge
One shell taps; two pebbles shake.
Then they pause beside the waves.
Willow answers loud and clear.
Happy whale song reaches near.
Final Chorus
Three soft notes, a tail-splash beat.
Sea and shore make music sweet.
Friends bow down beside the foam.
Listening gave the song a home.
Outro
Hush and swish, then sing along.
Space can be part of a song.
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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.