PaginePaginepagineapp.comIn spring, Ava and Grandpa Joe planted tiny carrot seeds.
Every day Ava watered them, but she saw only dirt.
"Nothing is happening," Ava sighed.
"Be patient," said Grandpa Joe. "Carrots grow under the ground."
In summer, Ava pulled on a green top. Out came a big orange carrot!
They washed it and shared it for lunch.
Listen to the story. Then answer the questions.
Worksheets › First-grade readiness › Reading & comprehension › Read-Aloud Time
Free read aloud comprehension printable for K & Grade 1 (The Garden Surprise): listen to the original story “The Garden Surprise”. Skill: Listens with interest to stories read aloud (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.
Listens with interest to stories read aloud (first-grade readiness).
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Read-Aloud Time 1: The Lost Library Book · Read-Aloud Time 2: Leo and the Big Race · Read-Aloud Time 4: Nico's New School · Read-Aloud Time 5: The Puppy Who Wouldn't Sleep · Read-Aloud Time 6: The Rainy Day Fort · Read-Aloud Time 7: Kenji Helps at the Store · Read-Aloud Time 8: The Snowman Who Melted · Read-Aloud Time 9: Grandma's Visit · Read-Aloud Time 10: The Class Pet Escape
All 10 read-aloud time sheets → · First-grade readiness: all 84 skills → · Printable readiness checklist
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