PaginePaginepagineapp.comA little bee wanted to fly to the tallest flower.
The wind blew her back again and again.
The beetles said, "Give up! It's too hard."
The bee rested, then flew close to the ground where the wind was gentle.
At last she reached the flower and drank its sweet nectar.
Retell it. Draw and write.
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Free beginning middle end printable for K & Grade 1 (The Bee Who Kept Trying): listen to the fable “The Bee Who Kept Trying” and retell its beginning. Skill: Retells a story with a beginning, middle and end (first-grade readiness). Level: Kindergarten & Grade 1 — also great for Reception / EYFS (UK) and Foundation (Australia).
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It is designed for Kindergarten & Grade 1 (ages 5–7), but use it with any child who is ready.
Retells a story with a beginning, middle and end (first-grade readiness).
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