Mimi Asks for Coat Help
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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.
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Start the activityFrom this story.
Mimi the mouse pulled on her red coat while snow floated outside. Everyone else was almost ready for playground time.
What would not work for Mimi?
- Her snow boots
- Her coat zipper
- Her lunch box
Show the answer and why
Her coat zipper
Her coat zipper
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Mimi Asks for Coat Help
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 pulls her red coat near.
Snowy playground time is here.
Verse 1
Zipper sides will not stay joined.
Tugging hard brings angry tears.
“I feel frustrated. I have tried.
Please hold the bottom steady.”
Chorus
Ask for help with one small part.
You still do your working part.
Hold it steady, slide it in.
Click, then pull—the zip can win.
Verse 2
Teacher holds the bottom low.
Mimi makes the two sides go.
Tiny click, then up she pulls.
Red coat closes by her paw.
Final Chorus
Ask for help with one small part.
Help can give our work a start.
Outside Mimi helps a friend.
Everyone needs help again.
Outro
Mimi smiles in falling snow.
Trying and asking helped her grow.
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.