Henry’s Leaf Cart: 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.

cart: A small vehicle used for carrying things.
leaves: Flat parts that grow on plants and trees.
wheel: A round part that turns to help something move.
twig: A small, thin piece of a branch.
path: A way people can walk along.

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

With an adult, roll an empty large toy wagon on a clear, flat path. Notice its wheels and talk about keeping the route clear.