Arlo and the Trail of Blue Buttons
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.
On festival morning, Arlo found a shiny blue button near the bakery. A second button lay beside the fountain, and a third rested near the theater.
Where did Arlo find the first blue button?
- Inside the theater
- Near the bakery
- Under his bed
Show the answer and why
Near the bakery
Near the bakery
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Arlo and the Trail of Blue Buttons
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
Blue moon buttons, one-two-three,
Made a trail for us to see.
Verse 1
Bakery, fountain, theater door,
Silver threads on every four.
Baker's apron did not match.
Drummer's coat had none attached.
Chorus
Follow trails, then check each clue:
Shape and size and thread and blue.
One small match may point the way;
Several matches help it stay.
Verse 2
Silver thread caught on a splinter.
Costume boxes waited in there.
Loose blue moons had slipped away
From a packet for a play.
Final Chorus
Count the buttons, mend the pack.
Sew the moon shapes safely back.
Trails show where our feet should go;
Matching details help us know.
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.