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.
Fill in the story map.
| 👤 Who? (characters) | |
|---|---|
| 📍 Where? (setting) | |
| 🕒 When? | |
| ⚠️ What went wrong? (problem) | |
| ✅ How was it fixed? (solution) |
Worksheets › First-grade readiness › Reading & comprehension › Story Map
Free story elements printable for K & Grade 1 (The Garden Surprise): read “The Garden Surprise” and fill in a story map: who, where, when. Skill: Identifies setting, characters, problem and solution (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.
Identifies setting, characters, problem and solution (first-grade readiness).
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