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My birthday happens annually on June 29th.

Happening every year

100

Mia's cat had four kittens last night. They are small and cute! They are in a big box to stay safe. The kittens drink milk. Then they snuggle with their mom to stay warm. What do they drink? When were they born?

Milk and last night

100

Seth has two tests and a paper due tomorrow. How do you think he is feeling?

Overwhelmed

100

What is the same about Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day? 

They are all holidays

100

I swim in the lake and ocean blue.

You can keep me as a pet or eat me too.

A fish

200

There is so much pollution in the ocean. When fish eat pollution they get sick and can die.

harmful materials in the environment

200

It is morning and Sophie is making breakfast. She pours cereal into her bowl. Then she pours milk on top. Oh no! She knocks the bowl off the table. Milk and cereal spill onto the floor. Her mom helps her clean up the mess. What were the four things Sophie did?

1.Pour cereal

2. Pour milk

3. Spill cereal

4. Clean it up

200

Name two things that help make a good conversation.

listening to others, taking turns to talk, staying on topic, asking questions, etc.


200

What is the same about the moon and sun? What is different?

Planets, sun is hot/bright/day, the moon is cold/dark/night

200

The conductor said "All aboard" and I gave them my ticket. Where am I?

A train station

300

I'm ecstatic for summer! It's going to be the best summer ever. I'm going to do so many fun things.

super happy and excited

300

My dog, Abby, was sleeping upstairs when she smelled something yummy. Maybe it was chicken pot pie, or pepperoni pizza, or cheesecake. Abby licked her lips. She followed the smell all the way to the kitchen. When she got to the kitchen, Abby had a big surprise! She saw a slice of apple pie on the floor, and ants were eating it. Abby didn’t know what to do. What was this story about?

A hungry dog looking for food

300

Imagine that you and your friend have a disagreement about which movie to watch during a sleepover. You both have different preferences and cannot seem to agree on a movie. What would you do?

Many options :)

300

What is the same and what is different about raking and shoveling?

Raking- leaves

Shoveling - snow

Same- removing natural materials

300

Guess the movie 

🟢👹🎅

The Grinch

400

My mom bamboozled me when she told me I had to go to school school but she was just joking.

to trick

400

Billy got a new bike for his birthday. He was so excited that he danced around the kitchen singing, “I got a new bike! I got a new bike!” Billy was so focused on his new bike that he didn’t see the banana peel on the floor. Uh oh! He slipped on the banana peel, banged his head on the cupboard, and fell down. Poor Billy got a bump on his head. What did Billy get for his birthday?

A new bike

400

Ava stood in front of the audience and couldn't remember her lines. How do you think she is feeling?

Embarrassed or Nervous

400

What is the same about popcorn and a balloon? What is different?

Both pop, one you can eat the other you play or decorate with.

400

From his tower, Joe made sure all of the swimmers were safe. What job does Joe have?

A lifeguard

500

The school was established in 1911 before that the area used to be a park.

to create

500

My cat’s name is Carla. Carla likes to have milk and cookies for breakfast. One day, Carla went to have breakfast and saw a fancy-looking cake sitting on the table. It looked delicious! Carla wanted to have a little taste. She reached up to get a piece of cake, but her paw knocked the plate, and the cake fell on the carpet. What a mess! Where did Carla see the cake?

On the table

500

Ask someone at the table what they are most excited about doing this summer. Add a comment to their plans/ideas. 

Good job

500

What is the same and what is different between Women's History Month and Black History Month?

They both recognize groups of people who have been miss treated throughout history. They happen in different months and recognize different groups of people.

500

When you're having summer fun smile and say "cheese!" I'll help you make a memory.

A camera