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!"
Retell the story. Draw and write.
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Free story retelling printable for K & Grade 1 (Kenji Helps at the Store): listen to “Kenji Helps at the Store”, then retell it: who, where, the problem. Skill: Retells a simple story (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.
Retells a simple story (first-grade readiness).
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