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.
Have you ever waited a long time for something? What was it?
Worksheets › First-grade readiness › Reading & comprehension › Story and Me
Free text to self connections printable for K & Grade 1 (The Garden Surprise): read “The Garden Surprise” and compare yourself with the character: how are. 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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It is designed for Kindergarten & Grade 1 (ages 5–7), but use it with any child who is ready.
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 7: Nico's New School · Story and Me 8: The Puppy Who Wouldn't Sleep · Story and Me 9: The Rainy Day Fort · Story and Me 10: Kenji Helps at the Store
All 10 story and me sheets → · First-grade readiness: all 84 skills → · Printable readiness checklist
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