PaginePaginepagineapp.comZara's family got a new puppy named Biscuit.
At bedtime, Biscuit cried and cried.
"He misses his mom," said Dad.
Zara had an idea. She wrapped a ticking clock in a warm blanket.
The ticking sounded like a heartbeat. Biscuit snuggled in.
Soon the whole house was quiet, and everyone slept.
What helps you feel safe at bedtime?
Worksheets › First-grade readiness › Reading & comprehension › Story and Me
Free text to self connections printable for K & Grade 1 (The Puppy Who Wouldn't Sleep): read “The Puppy Who Wouldn't Sleep”. 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 6: The Garden Surprise · Story and Me 7: Nico's New School · 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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