Emma and the Fireflies That Blinked in Code
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.
At dusk, Emma saw fireflies flash beside the pond. One group blinked twice, paused, and blinked twice again.
What pattern did the first fireflies repeat?
- Five flashes without stopping
- Two flashes, a pause, then two flashes
- One long blue light
Show the answer and why
Two flashes, a pause, then two flashes
Two flashes, a pause, then two flashes
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Emma and the Fireflies That Blinked in Code
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
Fireflies flashed beside the pond:
Twice, then pause, then twice beyond.
Verse 1
Could their lights be secret code?
Dots and spaces filled a note.
One group flashed in pairs so bright.
One flashed slowly through the night.
Chorus
Blink and pause, record the glow.
Patterns help observers know.
Nature sends a shining sign,
Not in words, but flash and time.
Verse 2
A nature guide brought out a chart.
Each kind had a pattern part.
Red light watched without a fright.
Matching fireflies answered light.
Final Chorus
Blink and pause across the grass.
Living signals gently pass.
Write what happened, check what's true.
Careful records guide our view.
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.