Poppy Sorts Big and Small
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.
Poppy Puppy helped prepare the playground. A blue hoop and a yellow hoop lay flat on the ground. One big sample ball sat by blue, and one small sample ball sat by yellow.
Beside which hoop did the big balls belong?
- The blue hoop
- The yellow hoop
- Either hoop
Show the answer and why
The blue hoop
The blue hoop
Read the complete story before answering its activity questions.
Poppy Sorts Big and Small
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
Poppy wants her ball to roll,
But toys are covering the floor.
Verse 1
Big-paw box and small-paw box,
Which toy goes in which big spot?
Large rope next to tiny bone:
One is big and one is small.
Chorus
Big with big and small with small.
Compare the toys and sort them all.
Look at size, then choose the box.
Match each toy with little paws.
Verse 2
Rope and red ball, big-paw side.
Small bone, blue ball fit inside.
Poppy checks the room once more.
Every toy is off the floor.
Final Chorus
Big with big and small with small.
Poppy found a home for all.
Now her red ball rolls with cheer
Across the open floor so clear.
Outro
Compare and sort, then run and play.
Poppy made a tidy way.
Stories, worksheets & quizzes.
Choose a pack for reading, answering questions or making something together. Preview it before printing.
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.