Linh’s Paper Boat

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

• 4 story pages
• 3 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 4–6. That’s Pre-K – Grade 1 in the US, Reception – Year 2 in England, Nursery 1 – Primary 1 in Nigeria and LKG – Class 1 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

1. 1Before reading, look at the title and ask “What do you think will happen?” – predicting builds comprehension.
2. 2Read the story aloud together first, then let your child reread it alone before the questions.
3. 3Keep sessions to 5–10 minutes and finish with praise – young children learn best in short bursts.