PaginePaginepagineapp.comAfter school, Kenji and his mom went to the store.
At the door, Mom said, "Oh no! I forgot the shopping list."
Kenji closed his eyes. "I remember! Milk, eggs, bread and apples."
They found the milk and the eggs. They found the bread.
"What else?" asked Mom. "Apples!" said Kenji.
Mom gave Kenji a high five. "You are a super helper!"
How do you help at home?
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Free text to self connections printable for K & Grade 1 (Kenji Helps at the Store): read “Kenji Helps at the Store”. Skill: Relates characters and events to their own life (first-grade readiness). Level: Kindergarten & Grade 1 — also great for Reception / EYFS (UK) and Foundation (Australia).
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Relates characters and events to their own life (first-grade readiness).
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Story and Me 1: The Snowman Who Melted · Story and Me 2: Grandma's Visit · Story and Me 3: The Class Pet Escape · Story and Me 4: The Lost Library Book · Story and Me 5: Leo and the Big Race · Story and Me 6: The Garden Surprise · Story and Me 7: Nico's New School · Story and Me 8: The Puppy Who Wouldn't Sleep · Story and Me 9: The Rainy Day Fort
All 10 story and me sheets → · First-grade readiness: all 84 skills → · Printable readiness checklist
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