Maya and the Vanishing Footprints
Listen to the story, recall what happened and explain an idea using details from the reading.
Choose your way to explore.
- 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.
After a light snowfall, Maya found tiny footprints crossing the school garden. The prints began beside the gate and curved toward the sunny wall.
Where did Maya first see the tiny footprints?
- Beside the garden gate
- Inside the classroom
- On the playground slide
Show the answer and why
Beside the garden gate
Beside the garden gate
Read the complete story before answering its activity questions.
Maya and the Vanishing Footprints
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
Tiny tracks crossed snow so white,
Curving toward the wall of light.
Verse 1
Past the birdbath went the trail,
Then the little prints grew pale.
Watery edges, sunny ground—
Where had all the clues gone now?
Chorus
Look, compare, and look once more.
Clues can change from what they were.
Shade keeps snow, while sunshine glows.
Warmth can melt a line of toes.
Verse 2
Fresh three-toed prints by the seat
Led to berries, small and sweet.
Out a hungry sparrow hopped.
No small visitor had stopped.
Final Chorus
Draw the path and mark the gap.
Put the sunny place on the map.
When a clue seems gone from view,
Careful looking tells what's true.
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.