Wally Chooses the Short Garden Path
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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
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Start the activityFrom this story.
Wally Worm wanted to carry a message from the lettuce bed to the tomato plant. Two safe garden paths began beside him.
Where was Wally taking the message?
- To the tomato plant
- To the flowerpot
- To the pond
Show the answer and why
To the tomato plant
To the tomato plant
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Wally Finds the Short Garden Path
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
Wally carries one bright drop
To the thirsty tomato crop.
Verse 1
Two safe paths curve through the green.
Which is shorter? Count and see.
Seven stones go far around.
Three stones make the shorter ground.
Chorus
Count the steps on every way.
Shorter paths can save the day.
One, two, three—across we go.
Keep the water shining so.
Verse 2
Wally starts toward seven stones,
Then turns back before he roams.
At the fork he counts once more
And picks the path with only three.
Final Chorus
Count the steps on every way.
Shorter paths can save the day.
One, two, three—the plant is near.
Wally brings the water clear.
Outro
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Wally found the quicker path.
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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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Draw your favorite part of the story. Tell a grown-up what happened before it and what happened next.