Ages 5–7ReadingReading

Follow the Moon, Little Turtles

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Valentina’s uncle Andrés looks after sea turtles on a beach in Costa Rica. One warm night, he whispered, “Tonight the baby turtles will hatch. Do you want to watch?”

They sat quietly on the sand, far from the nest. “No flashlights,” said Uncle Andrés. “Baby turtles find the sea by following the moonlight on the water. Bright lights could trick them.”

Suddenly, the sand began to wiggle. A tiny head popped out, then another, and another! Dozens of baby turtles scrambled out of the nest, flapping their little flippers.

They all hurried towards the shining sea. One turtle got stuck behind a piece of driftwood. Valentina wanted to pick it up, but her uncle shook his head. “Let’s just move the wood,” he said softly. The little turtle wriggled free and raced on.

One by one, the waves carried the turtles away. “Goodbye, little ones,” Valentina whispered. “Come back when you are big!”

The End

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1Where does Uncle Andrés look after turtles?
A By a riverB In a zooC On a beach in Costa Rica

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About this activity

What your child practises

Skills: Short story with questions and Reading comprehension: stories.

Reading a short story for meaning and answering questions about what happened and why.

What’s included

5 story pages
4 questions
An answer key you can print with the sheet or on its own
An on-screen version with instant marking and stars

Age and school year

Made for ages 5–7. That’s Kindergarten – Grade 2 in the US, Year 1–3 in England, Nursery 2 – Primary 2 in Nigeria and UKG – Class 2 in India.

How to use it

Print it at home or school – it fits a standard A4 or US Letter page.
Print the answer key too, so marking takes seconds.
Play it on screen: answers are marked instantly and children earn stars.
Write on it on a tablet or touchscreen with a finger or stylus – no printer needed.

Tips for parents and teachers

After the questions, ask one question with no right answer, such as “What would you have done?”.
Ask your child to point to the sentence that proves each answer; finding evidence is a key reading skill.
Ask your child to teach you one thing from the sheet; explaining is a great test of understanding.

Good to know

Time needed: About 15–25 minutes
You’ll need: A printer (or a tablet to work on screen) and a pencil
Answer key: Yes – print it with the sheet or on its own

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