Nina and the Leaky Water Wheel
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. 1 printable pack 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
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Start the activityFrom this story.
Nina built a small water wheel for the garden table. She poured water above it, but the wheel barely turned.
Why did Nina's water wheel barely turn?
- The water was purple
- The table was too quiet
- Water splashed around the paddles
Show the answer and why
Water splashed around the paddles
Water splashed around the paddles
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Make it story time.
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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.
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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.
