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Ruby Designs a Rocket for a Toy Mouse

Ages 5–6 About 5 minutesCreative Problem-Solving and STEM

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.
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Think about the story

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A peek inside

From this story.

Ruby wanted her tiny plush mouse to cross the playroom like an astronaut. She and Grandma began building a balloon-powered string rocket between two chairs.

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What carried Ruby's plush mouse?

  • A balloon-powered string rocket
  • A real airplane
  • A rolling breakfast robot
Show the answer and why

A balloon-powered string rocket

A balloon-powered string rocket

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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.