Wally Worm Saves the Sprout
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.
Wally Worm popped out of the soil after a spring rain. Beside him, a new green sprout was bent under a round gray pebble.
What was on top of the sprout?
- A round gray pebble
- A yellow balloon
- A wool blanket
Show the answer and why
A round gray pebble
The pebble bent the new sprout.
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Wally Worm Saves the Sprout
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
Spring rain wakes the soil below.
Wally sees a green sprout bow.
Verse 1
Gray round pebble holds it down.
Wally pushes, strains, and frowns.
Harder pushing packs the ground.
"Stop," thinks Wally. "Look around."
Chorus
Stop and think, then ask a friend.
Gentle teamwork helps us mend.
Push together, slow and light.
Care can help a sprout stand right.
Verse 2
Wally loosens soil around.
Bea Beetle walks on the ground.
Wally tells her what went wrong.
Bea says, "I can help. I'm strong."
Chorus
Stop and think, then ask a friend.
Gentle teamwork helps us mend.
Push together, slow and light.
Care can help a sprout stand right.
Bridge
Wally pushes from below.
Bea pushes sideward, nice and slow.
One roll, two rolls; pebble's free.
Two green leaves rise up to see.
Final Chorus
Soft soil holds the stem up straight.
Bea brings one dewdrop to its place.
Wally guides it to the root.
Morning sun shines on the shoot.
Outro
Stop, think, ask, and gently do.
Small kind helpers saved the sprout.
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.