👦🏼 Retell the Story 6: The Late Bus

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About this pre-k & kindergarten worksheet

Free story retelling printable for Pre-K & K (The Late Bus): listen to the short story “The Late Bus”, then retell it by drawing first, next, then and last. Skill: Retells stories and experiences (kindergarten readiness). Level: Pre-K & Kindergarten — also great for Reception / EYFS (UK) and Foundation (Australia).

For teachers: skills & standards

• Pre-K: Head Start ELOF domain — Language & Communication
• CCSS RL.K.2: Retell familiar stories, including key details
• CCSS SL.K.4: Describe familiar people, places, things and events
• Works as a morning-work page, a centre/station activity, homework or an early-finisher task.

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Is this worksheet free?

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What age is it for?

It is designed for Pre-K & Kindergarten (ages 3–6), but use it with any child who is ready.

What skills does it build?

Retells stories and experiences (kindergarten readiness).

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More “Retell the Story” printables (retells stories and experiences)

Retell the Story 1: Nia and the Missing Hen · Retell the Story 2: Teo's Big Shell · Retell the Story 3: Lily's Sunflower · Retell the Story 4: Omar's Zoo Day · Retell the Story 5: Pancake Morning · Retell the Story 7: Snow Day · Retell the Story 8: The Red Kite · Retell the Story 9: Little Owl Can't Sleep · Retell the Story 10: The Box Rocket

All 10 retell the story sheets → · Kindergarten readiness: all 54 skills → · Printable readiness checklist

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