Ivy and the Invisible Paint Trail
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.
Before the art show, Ivy found three paper stars stuck to the hallway floor. A shiny trail connected them, but it had no color.
What was stuck to the hallway floor?
- Three paper stars
- Two paintbrushes
- A red scarf
Show the answer and why
Three paper stars
Three paper stars
Read the complete story before answering its activity questions.
Ivy and the Invisible Paint Trail
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
Paper stars stuck to the floor.
Shiny trail ran past the door.
Verse 1
Cones kept every walker clear.
From above, no trail appeared.
Crouch down low beside the light—
Now the curving path shone bright.
Chorus
Change your angle, change your view.
Clear things still reflect a clue.
Look from high and look from low.
Different viewpoints help us know.
Verse 2
Teacher tested one safe edge.
Sticky glue had made the thread.
Craft-cart wheel rolled through the spill,
Printing curved marks down the hall.
Final Chorus
Clean the floor and cap each glue.
Put the paper stars on view.
Light and angle showed the trail
When straight-looking seemed to fail.
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.