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πŸ—£οΈ Language & listening: First Grade Readiness Printables

110 free printables for 11 language & listening skills β€” 10 each β€” for Kindergarten and Grade 1. Have real conversations: ask open questions, wait for full answers and tell stories together.

πŸ‘‚ Listen and Draw🦻 Listening Ears🎢 Rhymes & Finger PlaysπŸ’¬ Let’s Talk❓ Question Words🎀 Speak Up!πŸ”€ Asking or Telling?🎩 School Voice, Home Voiceβœ… Complete Sentences🎲 Story DiceπŸ“– Beginning, Middle, End

πŸ‘‚ Listen and Draw

Skill: Understands and follows simple directions.

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Listen and Draw 1: On the Farm

Understands and follows simple directions (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Listen and Draw 2: At the Beach

Understands and follows simple directions (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Listen and Draw 3: In the Garden

Understands and follows simple directions (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Listen and Draw 4: At the Zoo

Understands and follows simple directions (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Listen and Draw 5: In the Kitchen

Understands and follows simple directions (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Listen and Draw 6: Things That Go

Understands and follows simple directions (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Listen and Draw 7: Weather

Understands and follows simple directions (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Listen and Draw 8: Toys & Play

Understands and follows simple directions (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Listen and Draw 9: In the Forest

Understands and follows simple directions (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Listen and Draw 10: Outer Space

Understands and follows simple directions (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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🦻 Listening Ears

Skill: Listens to others without interrupting.

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Listening Ears 1: On the Farm

Listens to others without interrupting (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Listening Ears 2: At the Beach

Listens to others without interrupting (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Listening Ears 3: In the Garden

Listens to others without interrupting (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Listening Ears 4: At the Zoo

Listens to others without interrupting (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Listening Ears 5: In the Kitchen

Listens to others without interrupting (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Listening Ears 6: Things That Go

Listens to others without interrupting (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Listening Ears 7: Weather

Listens to others without interrupting (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Listening Ears 8: Toys & Play

Listens to others without interrupting (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Listening Ears 9: In the Forest

Listens to others without interrupting (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Listening Ears 10: Outer Space

Listens to others without interrupting (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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🎢 Rhymes & Finger Plays

Skill: Recites nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs.

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Rhymes & Finger Plays 1: Pat-a-Cake

Recites nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Rhymes & Finger Plays 2: Little Bo-Peep

Recites nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Rhymes & Finger Plays 3: Hot Cross Buns

Recites nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Rhymes & Finger Plays 4: Rain, Rain, Go Away

Recites nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Rhymes & Finger Plays 5: One, Two, Buckle My Shoe

Recites nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Rhymes & Finger Plays 6: Little Boy Blue

Recites nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Rhymes & Finger Plays 7: Jack Be Nimble

Recites nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Rhymes & Finger Plays 8: Sing a Song of Sixpence

Recites nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Rhymes & Finger Plays 9: Old King Cole

Recites nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Rhymes & Finger Plays 10: This Little Piggy

Recites nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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πŸ’¬ Let’s Talk

Skill: Takes part in discussions and conversations.

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Let’s Talk 1: On the Farm

Takes part in discussions and conversations (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Let’s Talk 2: At the Beach

Takes part in discussions and conversations (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Let’s Talk 3: In the Garden

Takes part in discussions and conversations (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Let’s Talk 4: At the Zoo

Takes part in discussions and conversations (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Let’s Talk 5: In the Kitchen

Takes part in discussions and conversations (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Let’s Talk 6: Things That Go

Takes part in discussions and conversations (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Let’s Talk 7: Weather

Takes part in discussions and conversations (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Let’s Talk 8: Toys & Play

Takes part in discussions and conversations (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Let’s Talk 9: In the Forest

Takes part in discussions and conversations (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Let’s Talk 10: Outer Space

Takes part in discussions and conversations (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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❓ Question Words

Skill: Asks questions.

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Question Words 1: On the Farm

Asks questions (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Question Words 2: At the Beach

Asks questions (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Question Words 3: In the Garden

Asks questions (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Question Words 4: At the Zoo

Asks questions (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Question Words 5: In the Kitchen

Asks questions (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Question Words 6: Things That Go

Asks questions (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Question Words 7: Weather

Asks questions (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Question Words 8: Toys & Play

Asks questions (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Question Words 9: In the Forest

Asks questions (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Question Words 10: Outer Space

Asks questions (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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🎀 Speak Up!

Skill: Speaks clearly to share messages and requests.

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Speak Up! 1: On the Farm

Speaks clearly to share messages and requests (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Speak Up! 2: At the Beach

Speaks clearly to share messages and requests (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Speak Up! 3: In the Garden

Speaks clearly to share messages and requests (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Speak Up! 4: At the Zoo

Speaks clearly to share messages and requests (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Speak Up! 5: In the Kitchen

Speaks clearly to share messages and requests (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Speak Up! 6: Things That Go

Speaks clearly to share messages and requests (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Speak Up! 7: Weather

Speaks clearly to share messages and requests (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Speak Up! 8: Toys & Play

Speaks clearly to share messages and requests (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Speak Up! 9: In the Forest

Speaks clearly to share messages and requests (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Speak Up! 10: Outer Space

Speaks clearly to share messages and requests (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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πŸ”€ Asking or Telling?

Skill: Knows the difference between asking and telling.

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Asking or Telling? 1: On the Farm

Knows the difference between asking and telling (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Asking or Telling? 2: At the Beach

Knows the difference between asking and telling (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Asking or Telling? 3: In the Garden

Knows the difference between asking and telling (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Asking or Telling? 4: At the Zoo

Knows the difference between asking and telling (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Asking or Telling? 5: In the Kitchen

Knows the difference between asking and telling (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Asking or Telling? 6: Things That Go

Knows the difference between asking and telling (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Asking or Telling? 7: Weather

Knows the difference between asking and telling (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Asking or Telling? 8: Toys & Play

Knows the difference between asking and telling (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Asking or Telling? 9: In the Forest

Knows the difference between asking and telling (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Asking or Telling? 10: Outer Space

Knows the difference between asking and telling (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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🎩 School Voice, Home Voice

Skill: Knows the difference between formal and informal language.

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School Voice, Home Voice 1: Set A 1

Knows the difference between formal and informal language (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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School Voice, Home Voice 2: Set B 1

Knows the difference between formal and informal language (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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School Voice, Home Voice 3: Set A 2

Knows the difference between formal and informal language (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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School Voice, Home Voice 4: Set B 2

Knows the difference between formal and informal language (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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School Voice, Home Voice 5: Set A 3

Knows the difference between formal and informal language (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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School Voice, Home Voice 6: Set B 3

Knows the difference between formal and informal language (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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School Voice, Home Voice 7: Set A 4

Knows the difference between formal and informal language (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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School Voice, Home Voice 8: Set B 4

Knows the difference between formal and informal language (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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School Voice, Home Voice 9: Set A 5

Knows the difference between formal and informal language (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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School Voice, Home Voice 10: Set B 5

Knows the difference between formal and informal language (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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βœ… Complete Sentences

Skill: Uses complete sentences.

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Complete Sentences 1: On the Farm

Uses complete sentences (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Complete Sentences 2: At the Beach

Uses complete sentences (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Complete Sentences 3: In the Garden

Uses complete sentences (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Complete Sentences 4: At the Zoo

Uses complete sentences (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Complete Sentences 5: In the Kitchen

Uses complete sentences (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Complete Sentences 6: Things That Go

Uses complete sentences (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Complete Sentences 7: Weather

Uses complete sentences (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Complete Sentences 8: Toys & Play

Uses complete sentences (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Complete Sentences 9: In the Forest

Uses complete sentences (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Complete Sentences 10: Outer Space

Uses complete sentences (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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🎲 Story Dice

Skill: Composes oral stories.

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Story Dice 1: On the Farm

Composes oral stories (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Story Dice 2: At the Beach

Composes oral stories (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Story Dice 3: In the Garden

Composes oral stories (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Story Dice 4: At the Zoo

Composes oral stories (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Story Dice 5: In the Kitchen

Composes oral stories (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Story Dice 6: Things That Go

Composes oral stories (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Story Dice 7: Weather

Composes oral stories (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Story Dice 8: Toys & Play

Composes oral stories (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Story Dice 9: In the Forest

Composes oral stories (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Story Dice 10: Outer Space

Composes oral stories (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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πŸ“– Beginning, Middle, End

Skill: Retells a story with a beginning, middle and end.

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Beginning, Middle, End 1: The Greedy Crow

Retells a story with a beginning, middle and end (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Beginning, Middle, End 2: The Fox Who Told the Truth

Retells a story with a beginning, middle and end (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Beginning, Middle, End 3: The Two Goats on the Bridge

Retells a story with a beginning, middle and end (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Beginning, Middle, End 4: The Bee Who Kept Trying

Retells a story with a beginning, middle and end (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Beginning, Middle, End 5: The Lion and the Lost Cub

Retells a story with a beginning, middle and end (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Beginning, Middle, End 6: The Squirrel Who Shared the Tree

Retells a story with a beginning, middle and end (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Beginning, Middle, End 7: The Turtle and the Rabbit Who Shared

Retells a story with a beginning, middle and end (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Beginning, Middle, End 8: The Proud Peacock

Retells a story with a beginning, middle and end (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Beginning, Middle, End 9: The Ant's Plan

Retells a story with a beginning, middle and end (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Beginning, Middle, End 10: The Mouse and the Elephant

Retells a story with a beginning, middle and end (first-grade readiness) Β· Kindergarten & Grade 1

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Frequently asked questions

Why does language & listening matter for first grade?

Following directions, listening, rhymes, conversation, questions, clear speaking, complete sentences and storytelling. Have real conversations: ask open questions, wait for full answers and tell stories together.

Are these printables free?

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What ages are they for?

Kindergarten (ages 5–6) and Grade 1 (ages 6–7).

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