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Say a word that starts with /s/ and is something you wear on your feet.
socks
Say a word that has a /z/ sound and is a kind of animal.
zebra
Tim planted a tiny sunflower seed in his small garden. He watered it carefully every day and sang a little song to it. He watched the soil closely for signs of growth. Soon, tiny green leaves started to peek out. Question: What did Tim do first?
Tim planted a seed
The tiny sunflower seed Tim planted started to sprout after a few days. Little green shoots pushed through the soil. Tim was amazed to see the first leaves appear. He watered it gently every morning. Question: What happened next?
The seed sprouted
Tim’s sunflower grew tall and strong with yellow petals shining in the sun. Bees buzzed around it as it swayed gently in the breeze. Tim smiled proudly at his garden. He told his sister about how he cared for the plant. Question: What happened last?
Name a word with /s/ that is something you do outside on a sunny day.
swim
Name a type of snack or food that starts with the letter Z.
zucchini
Mia zipped up her shiny backpack and tied her sneakers tightly. She waved goodbye to her sister and skipped down the sidewalk. The sun shone brightly in the sky, and she felt excited. Soon she reached the bus stop and waited. Question: What did Mia do first?
She put on her shoes
Mia waited at the bus stop and saw her friend Sam walking toward her. They talked about their favorite stories while the bus approached. The bus stopped and the doors opened wide. Question: What happened next?
She waited for the bus
Mia got on the bus and waved goodbye to Sam. She found a seat by the window and looked outside. The bus drove past streets and trees toward her school. Mia felt happy and excited for the day ahead. Question: What happened last?
She got on the bus
Say a word with /s/ that is something you can see in the sky.
sun
Name an object that makes a sound and starts with Z.
zipper
Leo saw a lost zebra wandering near the zoo fence. He gently scooped it up and checked if it had a tag. He offered it some lettuce from his snack bag. The zebra nuzzled his hand and seemed happy. Question: What did Leo do first?
He picked up the zebra
Leo fed the zebra some fresh lettuce and carrots. The zebra nuzzled his hand happily and trotted around in its pen. Leo laughed as the zebra made playful sounds. Question: What happened next?
The zebra wagged its tail
Leo returned the zebra to its pen at the zoo. The zebra nuzzled him one last time and seemed calm. He waved goodbye and walked away smiling. The zookeeper thanked Leo for helping take care of the zebra. Question: What happened last?
The zebra was happy at home
Say a word with /s/ that is a type of fruit.
strawberry
What is the job of someone who takes care of animals in a zoo that starts with Z.
zookeeper
Anna found a sparkling treasure map hidden in her sister’s closet. She carefully unfolded it and studied the route. The map showed a forest, a river, and a small cave marked with an X. Excited, she put on her sneakers and got her backpack ready. Question: What did Anna do first?
She looked at the map
Anna carefully crossed a small stream using stepping stones. Buzzing bees flew around the flowers near the path. She followed the sparkling map through tall trees and twisting paths. Soon, she saw a hidden cave ahead. Question: What happened next?
She crossed a river
Anna opened the treasure chest carefully and saw sparkling coins and shiny jewels inside. She jumped up with excitement and clapped her hands. She picked up a small golden coin to show her sister. The treasure shone brightly in the cave light. Question: What happened last?
She opened the treasure
Name a word with /s/ that is an action you do with your body.
sing
The type of a line that is not straight that starts with a z
zigzag
Jack mixed sugar, eggs, flour, and some chocolate chips to bake a cake. He stirred the batter carefully to make it smooth. His little sister watched and helped sprinkle in some sugar. Then he poured the batter into a pan and prepared the oven. Question: What did Jack do first?
He mixed the ingredients
Jack watched the cake rise in the oven. The sweet smell of sugar and chocolate filled the kitchen. He checked carefully to make sure it baked evenly. The cake turned golden brown and looked perfect. Question: What happened next?
He waited for it to bake
Jack took the cake out of the oven and spread frosting over it. He decorated it with colorful sprinkles and stars. Everyone in the kitchen clapped and cheered. The cake smelled sweet and looked delicious. Question: What happened last?
The cake was ready to eat