Zara and Teddy's Pillow-Boat Adventure
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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.
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Start the activityFrom this story.
Evening had come. The story began in Zara's bedroom during quiet pretend play. Zara places her pillow on the carpet sea. The evening felt soft and quiet around them.
What became the boat?
- A chair
- A book
- Zara's pillow
Show the answer and why
Zara's pillow
The answer is Zara's pillow.
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Zara and Teddy's Pillow-Boat Adventure
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
Pillow boat on carpet sea,
Zara sails with Teddy Bear free.
Verse 1
Zara sets her pillow down.
Now it is a boat, not ground.
Teddy is the captain brave.
Carpet makes a quiet wave.
Chorus
Sail, sail, pillow boat.
Softly on the carpet float.
Pretend adventure, calm and slow,
Then back to bed the boat will go.
Verse 2
Past two silly sock fish swim.
Zara and her Teddy grin.
Blanket Island waits ahead,
Right beside Zara's cozy bed.
Chorus
Sail, sail, pillow boat.
Softly on the carpet float.
Pretend adventure, calm and slow,
Then back to bed the boat will go.
Bridge
Zara whispers, "Waves, good night."
Teddy says, "The shore's in sight."
Pillow boat becomes once more
Zara's pillow, not an oar.
Final Chorus
Sail is over; boat is bed.
Pillow rests beneath her head.
Teddy snuggles, waves are still.
Dream boats sail where dreamers will.
Outro
Carpet sea is calm and deep.
Good night, Zara. Time to sleep.
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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.