Storybook: Story Beginning, Middle, End

We'll practice story beginning, middle, end today. Read the page aloud first while your child follows along. Then have your child try. If they stumble, smile and try the sound together. Repetition is the secret — repeat the same words across the week, not all in one sitting.

• pencil
• paper
• highlighter (optional)

Draw or write what happened in each part.

Sing the alphabet together once, slowly. Then point to three letters in this room.

1. 1

   Listen: 'First, the seed was planted. Next, the sun and rain helped it grow. Then, a flower bloomed.' What happened FIRST?

   Parent tip: Use the words first, next, then.
2. 2

   Same story — what happened LAST?

   Parent tip: Try drawing a 3-box comic together.

1. 1

   Tell one thing that happened FIRST in your day today.
2. 2

   Tell one thing that happened NEXT.
3. 3

   Tell one thing that happened LAST.
4. 4

   Draw 3 boxes. Draw the beginning, middle, end of your morning.
5. 5

   Retell your favorite bedtime story in 3 sentences.

What is one thing you'll remember from this passage tomorrow?