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Lily and Her Busy Day

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Grades K–2ElaReadingScienceEnglish · SpanishInteractive · Printable
Aligned toK-PS2RL.1.1

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About this printable Lily and Her Busy Day science reading passage, NGSS-aligned (Grades K-2)

This short story introduces young learners to the concepts of motion and forces, specifically rolling, sliding, and the effects of pushes and pulls, as outlined in NGSS Standard K-PS2. Through Lily’s playful adventure, children discover how different objects move, like a ball rolling, a toy car moving with a push, and a box sliding across the ground. The story is written in simple language to make it relatable and engaging, helping kids connect these scientific concepts to their daily lives. Perfect for building foundational knowledge in physical science.
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Lily and Her Busy Day

RD.K-PS2-3-04

Lily loved playing in her backyard. One sunny afternoon, she decided to play with her toys. She had a big red ball, a toy car, and her favorite box filled with crayons.

 

First, Lily gave the red ball a little push. “Wow! It rolls so fast!” she said as it went round and round across the grass.

 

Next, she grabbed the toy car. “Let’s see how far you go!” Lily gave the car a push, and it rolled across the path, just like the ball.

 

Finally, Lily wanted to move her crayon box closer. But the box didn’t roll! “Oh, I have to slide it,” she said, pulling it across the ground.

 

Lily thought for a moment. “Some things roll, some things slide, and I can use pushes and pulls to move them all!” She smiled, proud of her discoveries.

Comprehension quiz (3 questions)

1. What happened when Lily pushed the red ball?

It stayed still.
It slid.
It rolled.

2. How did Lily move the crayon box?

She slid it.
She rolled it.
She bounced it.

3. What made the toy car move?

Lily pulled it.
Lily pushed it.
Lily watched it.
Curriculum

Common Core standards for Lily and Her Busy Day

RL.1.1

Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

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