Zara Makes Room at the Tea Table
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- 8 reading pages and 5 questions. 2 printable packs to choose from.
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Zara set up a pretend tea party for Teddy. She placed two cups on the little table: one for herself and one for her bear.
Who was Zara’s first tea-party guest?
- Teddy
- Mei
- A lion
Show the answer and why
Teddy
Teddy was Zara’s first guest.
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Zara Makes Room at the Tea Table
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
Two small cups for tea today,
Zara and her bear will play.
Verse 1
Through the window Zara saw
Mei next door, alone outdoors.
Zara felt a little shy.
Teddy's eyes gave one kind try.
Chorus
Add a chair and add a cup.
One kind invite opens up.
Say hello and make some room.
New-found friendship starts to bloom.
Verse 2
Zara brought a green chair near.
Placed one more cup right here.
"Would you like to join our tea?"
Mei smiled back, "Yes, happily."
Chorus
Add a chair and add a cup.
One kind invite opens up.
Say hello and make some room.
New-found friendship starts to bloom.
Bridge
Mei poured tea for Teddy Bear.
Zara served a cake to share.
Teddy bowed; they laughed with glee.
Made a teddy-bear cafe.
Final Chorus
Add a chair and add a cup.
One kind invite opens up.
Mei taught Zara how to greet.
Zara practiced, clear and sweet.
Outro
Green chair waited by the tea,
Ready for a friend to be.
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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.