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Sofia and the Snowy Window Clues

Ages 5–6 About 5 minutesMystery and Observation

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8 reading pages and 5 questions. 2 printable packs to choose from.
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From this story.

One winter morning, Sofia found round clear spots and long curved lines on the frosty kitchen window. The marks had appeared overnight.

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What did Sofia see on the frosty window?

  • Round spots and curved lines
  • Painted flowers
  • Tiny written words
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Round spots and curved lines

Round spots and curved lines

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Sofia and the Snowy Window Clues

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Intro

On a window white with frost,
Round clear spots and curves were crossed.

Verse 1

Snow outside lay smooth and neat,
So the clues formed near the heat.
Warm breath made a circle clear.
Thin curved lines were different here.

Chorus

Shape and place and watch again.
Compare the marks upon the pane.
One warm nose and whiskers thin
Tell us who has just looked in.

Verse 2

A soft cat jumped to the sill,
Watching birds and sitting still.
Nose made spots; each whisker drew
Curving lines across the view.

Final Chorus

Two clue columns made it plain.
One small cat had marked the pane.
Set a cushion warm and bright—
Mystery solved by morning light.

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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

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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