Harry’s Tricky Zip: Activities

Shared Reading · Ages 3–4. An adult reads the questions and clues aloud. Children can talk, point, sign or choose an answer. For Jumbled Words, show the matching vocabulary word and build it together; children do not need to read independently.

Vocabulary

Read these five words from the story. Talk about what they mean.

coat: Clothing worn over other clothes outside.
zip: A fastening with two rows that join together.
bench: A long seat.
steady: Held still without moving about.
slowly: Without going quickly.

Jumbled Words

Use the clue to make a word from the story. Drag the letters with a mouse or finger, or tap a letter and then a space.

Put the story in order

Drag the pictures into order from first to last with a mouse or finger. Or tap a picture, then tap where it should go. Use arrow keys to move a focused picture.

Tell the story

Let a child try a familiar task and offer specific help without taking over. Model asking through speech, pointing, signing or AAC; adults handle pinching risks near zips.