Nora Night-Light and the Hallway Stars
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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 quiet home hallway after bedtime. Theo wakes and wants a sip of water. The evening felt soft and quiet around them.
What did Theo want?
- A new toy
- A sip of water
- A sandwich
Show the answer and why
A sip of water
The answer is A sip of water.
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Nora Night-Light and the Hallway Stars
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
Theo wakes and needs a drink.
Nora glows before he blinks.
Verse 1
By his bed, a gentle light,
Nora glows warm in the night.
Little stars shine on the floor.
One by one beyond the door.
Chorus
Follow stars, small and bright.
Nora makes a gentle light.
To the kitchen, then return.
Familiar paths are safe to learn.
Verse 2
Theo follows every star.
Kitchen is not very far.
From his little cup of blue,
Theo takes a sip or two.
Chorus
Follow stars, small and bright.
Nora makes a gentle light.
To the kitchen, then return.
Familiar paths are safe to learn.
Bridge
Back the hallway stars now lead.
Nora gives the light he needs.
Theo climbs into his bed.
Blanket warm beneath his head.
Final Chorus
Follow stars back through the night.
Small can be enough for light.
Blue cup done and blanket tight,
Theo rests by Nora's light.
Outro
Hallway stars fade soft and slow.
Good night, Theo. Good night, Nora's glow.
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.