Nico and the Mystery of the Empty Bird Feeder
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.
Nico filled the window feeder after breakfast. By lunchtime it was empty, although he had not seen a single bird visit.
When was Nico's full feeder already empty?
- After one week
- Before breakfast
- By lunchtime
Show the answer and why
By lunchtime
By lunchtime
Read the complete story before answering its activity questions.
Nico and the Mystery of the Empty Bird Feeder
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
Morning feeder filled with seed.
Lunch came by—where did it leave?
Verse 1
Sunflower shells lined up neat.
No spilled pile lay by our feet.
Paper streamer barely swayed.
Wind had not blown seed away.
Chorus
Wait in quiet, watch from far.
Traces tell us where things are.
Time each visit, count each round.
Things can happen without sound.
Verse 2
Small chickadees flew to the tray,
Carried sunflower seeds away.
Six quick visits before noon,
While close watchers left too soon.
Final Chorus
Try once more from farther back.
See the same small feeding track.
Not seeing something does not show
That it never came or goes.
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.