🏫 Read-Aloud Time 4: Nico's New School

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🏫 Nico's New School

Nico's family moved to a new town.

On the first day at his new school, Nico did not know anyone.

At recess he stood by the wall and watched the others play.

A girl named Priya walked over. "Do you want to play tag?" she asked.

Nico smiled and ran with her.

By lunchtime, Nico had two new friends.

Listen to the story. Then answer the questions.

1.Why was Nico at a new school?

2.Who asked Nico to play?

3.How many friends did Nico have by lunch?

Draw your favourite part

Answer key: 1) his family moved · 2) Priya · 3) two

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Kindergarten (ages 5–6)Grade 1 (ages 6–7)Reading comprehensionFree printable PDF

About this kindergarten & grade 1 worksheet

Free read aloud comprehension printable for K & Grade 1 (Nico's New School): listen to the original story “Nico's New School”. Skill: Listens with interest to stories read aloud (first-grade readiness). Level: Kindergarten & Grade 1 — also great for Reception / EYFS (UK) and Foundation (Australia).

For teachers: skills & standards

CCSS RL.1.1: Ask and answer questions about key details in a text
CCSS SL.1.2: Ask and answer questions about details in a text read aloud
Works as a morning-work page, a centre/station activity, homework or an early-finisher task.

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It is designed for Kindergarten & Grade 1 (ages 5–7), but use it with any child who is ready.

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Listens with interest to stories read aloud (first-grade readiness).

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