Mimi and the Three Quiet Notes
Listen to the story, recall what happened and explain an idea using details from the reading.
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- What’s included
- 7 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.
Evening had come. The story began in a child's bedside table. Mimi sits beside a sleepy child. The evening felt soft and quiet around them.
Where did Mimi sit?
- In a garden
- On a train
- On a bedside table
Show the answer and why
On a bedside table
The answer is On a bedside table.
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Mimi and the Three Quiet Notes
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
Mimi Music Box can play,
But one child is tired today.
Verse 1
Mimi starts her tune so bright.
Usually it feels just right.
Then the child gives one long yawn.
Bright song need not carry on.
Chorus
Three quiet notes are all we need.
Soft and slow at sleepy speed.
Soft, then softer, softest too.
Tiny songs can carry you.
Verse 2
Mimi slows her turning tune.
Three small notes will follow soon.
First note soft, the second less,
Third note is the softest rest.
Chorus
Three quiet notes are all we need.
Soft and slow at sleepy speed.
Soft, then softer, softest too.
Tiny songs can carry you.
Bridge
Child is sleeping, warm in bed.
Quiet music filled her head.
Mimi closes down her lid.
Three small notes were all she did.
Final Chorus
Three quiet notes said sweet good night.
Small can still feel warm and right.
Soft, then softer, softest ends.
Quiet can be enough, dear friends.
Outro
Mimi rests beside the bed.
Night is peaceful, song is said.
Make it story time.
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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.