Nora Night-Light Stays Close
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.
Sam Squirrel was sleeping at Grandma’s tree house. Nora Night-Light glowed softly beside the bed while Grandma read an acorn story.
Where was Sam sleeping?
- A train station
- A sunny beach
- Grandma’s tree house
Show the answer and why
Grandma’s tree house
Sam was sleeping at Grandma’s tree house.
Read the complete story before answering its activity questions.
Nora Night-Light Stays Close
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
Nora glows beside the bed.
Grandma's acorn tale is read.
Verse 1
Wind shook Grandma's tree-house wall.
Blink! The room lamp lost its glow.
Sam pulled up his blanket tight.
Nora kept her small warm light.
Chorus
Stay, stay, stay nearby.
Hear a friend and do not deny.
Little courage starts to grow
When a caring light stays close.
Verse 2
"Will you stay until winds end?"
"Yes, I will," said Nora, friend.
Sam said moving shadows scared.
Nora listened while he shared.
Chorus
Stay, stay, stay nearby.
Hear a friend and do not deny.
Little courage starts to grow
When a caring light stays close.
Bridge
One shade was a chair in sight.
One a coat hook in the night.
One was Sam's own fluffy tail.
Then they read the acorn tale.
Final Chorus
Stay, stay, stay nearby.
Wind grew quiet by and by.
At the end Sam smiled once more.
Shadows did not scare him now.
Outro
Sam said, "Thank you for your light."
Care helped courage grow that night.
Make it story time.
Enjoy the video version of this story, then talk about your favorite part.
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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.