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100

After you tap your head, then touch your ear

After you tap your head, then touch your ear

100

The soft stuff we play in at the edge of the ocean

Sand

100

Milo was getting ready for school. He looked for his red mittens. They were not on the hook.
He checked under the bed. No mittens!
Then he asked his dog, Pepper. Pepper wagged her tail and barked.
Milo followed her to the backyard. His mittens were in her doghouse!
Milo laughed. “Pepper, did you want to wear them?”

  • Who found Milo’s mittens?

  • What color were the mittens?

  • Where did Milo find them?

  • When was Milo getting ready?

  • Why did Milo laugh?

  • How did Pepper help?

100

Raise your left hand then touch your chin


Raise your left hand then touch your chin

100

I am yellow and brown animal, I live in Africa

lion

100

Ellie loved to explore. One sunny morning, she packed her backpack with snacks, a map, and a magnifying glass. She went to the woods near her house.
Suddenly, Ellie saw a baby bunny stuck in a bush. It looked scared.
Ellie slowly walked over and gently moved the branches. The bunny hopped out and ran into the trees.
Ellie smiled and said, “Goodbye, little bunny.” She continued her adventure, feeling proud.

  • Character: Ellie

  • Setting: The woods

200

Before you say lion, raise your left hand and say, "I do"

Before you say lion, raise your left hand and say, "I do"

200

Used for cutting paper, but not steaks

scissors

200

Lena wanted to buy a new book. Her mom said she could earn money.
So Lena set up a lemonade stand on a hot day.
She sold cold lemonade to her neighbors.
By the afternoon, she had ten dollars!
She and her mom went to the bookstore. Lena picked a book about space.

  • Who wanted a book?

  • What did Lena sell?

  • Where did she set up her stand?

  • When did she go to the bookstore?

  • Why did people buy the lemonade?

  • How did Lena earn money?

200

1st pretend you are tired then say happy birthday

1st pretend you are tired then say happy birthday

200

I don't want to do anything today, I am feeling very _____

lazy

200

Carlos loved to draw. His teacher announced an art contest at school. Carlos wanted to win!
He started drawing a picture of a rocket ship. But halfway through, his little brother spilled juice on it.
Carlos felt sad, but he started a new picture. He worked hard and made a colorful robot.
On Friday, the principal gave Carlos a ribbon for “Most Creative Art.” Carlos smiled and hugged his drawing.

  • Character: Carlos

  • Setting: School/home

300

Before you Clap your hands 2 times, say your name and age

Before you Clap your hands 2 times, say your name and age

300

Shoes that you can wear in the summer.

Sandals

300

Jay felt something wiggly in his mouth. It was his front tooth!
He showed his dad. “It’s almost out!” Jay said.
That night, the tooth came out while he brushed.
Jay put it under his pillow. In the morning, there was a shiny coin!
He smiled, even with a gap in his teeth.

  • Who lost a tooth?

  • What did Jay find under his pillow?

  • Where did the tooth come out?

  • When did he find the coin?

  • Why did Jay smile?

  • How did the tooth come out?

300

Hop 1 time then say spaghetti

Hop 1 time then say spaghetti

300

You have two of these towards the bottom of your body...

legs

300

Maya was nervous before her soccer game. Her team had never won a match.
In the first half, Maya missed the ball twice. “I can’t do it,” she whispered.
Her coach gave her a thumbs-up and said, “Just try your best.”
In the second half, Maya kicked the ball into the goal! Her team cheered.
They didn’t win, but Maya felt proud of her goal and her hard work.

  • Character: Maya

  • Setting: Soccer field

400

Before you whisper "nine" say "7, 8"

Before you whisper "nine" say "7, 8"

400

A drink that is carbonated, (has bubbles and fizz).

Soda

400

Sasha woke up and looked outside. Snow covered the ground!
She got dressed in her warm coat, hat, and boots.
In the yard, she built a big snowman with a carrot nose and a scarf.
Then her brother ran out with a sled.
They took turns sledding down the hill and laughed the whole time.
Afterward, they drank hot cocoa inside.

  • Who built a snowman?

  • What did Sasha see outside?

  • Where did they go sledding?

  • When did they drink cocoa?

  • Why did they laugh?

  • How did Sasha dress for the snow?

400

Point to the floor after you point to the ceiling

Point to the floor after you point to the ceiling

400

What do you use to see in the dark?

light

400

Leo loved going to the library. He liked to read books about animals.
One day, the library was very noisy. A group of kids were talking and laughing.
Leo couldn’t focus on his book. He felt frustrated.
He walked over to the librarian and whispered, “It’s too loud to read.”
The librarian smiled and gently reminded the group to use quiet voices.
Soon, the library was peaceful again. Leo finished his book and checked out two more.

  • Character: Leo

  • Setting: The library

500

After you say "Simon" say "says" and "to" 

After you say "Simon" say "says" and "to"

500

The first day of the week.

Sunday

500

Nico was trying to sleep, but he heard a strange sound.
“Thump! Bump! Scratch!”
He grabbed his flashlight and tiptoed into the hallway.
It was his cat, Luna! She was chasing a toy mouse under the table.
Nico picked her up and gave her a cuddle.
“Time for bed, silly kitty,” he whispered. Then they both went to sleep.

  • Who was making the noise?

  • What was Nico trying to do?

  • Where did he find Luna?

  • When did Nico hear the sound?

  • Why did Nico use a flashlight?

  • How did the story end?

500

After you draw a circle in the air then tap your nose.

After you draw a circle in the air then tap your nose.

500

What helps me talk and is pink. It rhymes with hips

lips

500

Tara had a wiggly tooth. She wanted it to come out before picture day.
She wiggled it during lunch. She wiggled it while brushing her teeth.
But it just wouldn’t fall out.
On picture day, the tooth finally fell out—right before it was her turn!
Tara smiled with a gap in her teeth. Her teacher said, “That’s a perfect second grade smile!”

  • Character: Tara

  • Setting: School (picture day)