Sami and the Seeds That Moved Overnight
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.
Sami arranged twelve sunflower seeds in a neat circle for a garden experiment. The next morning, the circle was broken and five seeds were gone.
How many seeds were missing the next morning?
- Two seeds
- All twelve seeds
- Five seeds
Show the answer and why
Five seeds
Five seeds
Read the complete story before answering its activity questions.
Sami and the Seeds That Moved Overnight
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
Twelve seeds made a circle round.
Morning came; five were not found.
Verse 1
Tiny lines crossed damp brown ground,
Toward a crack they all wound round.
Paper flag had stayed in place.
Wind had not disturbed the shape.
Chorus
Little workers, team by team,
Can move more than we may dream.
Tracks and tests can help us see.
Watch with care respectfully.
Verse 2
Flour ring around two seeds,
Showed many tiny dotted feet.
Ants together carried one.
Shells beside their crack were found.
Final Chorus
Mesh box kept new seeds inside.
Both fair tests agreed just right.
Leave the nest safe where it grew.
Teamwork solved the seed-trail clue.
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.