Reading Worksheet 6: The Brave Little Seed

Part 1 — Read the story

In the spring, Maya planted a tiny seed in a pot by the window. Every day, she gave it water and a sunny smile. The seed sprouted a small green leaf. Maya whispered, “You can do it!” Weeks later, the plant grew taller than the pot. Maya carried it outside and planted it in the garden. By summer, bright yellow flowers danced in the breeze.

Part 2 — Comprehension questions

1. What did Maya plant?

A tree A tiny seed A carrot A sunflower

2. Where did Maya first keep the plant?

In the garden By the window in a pot On the porch In the kitchen

3. What happened by summer?

The plant made bright yellow flowers The plant turned into a tree The plant stopped growing The plant went back in the pot

Part 3 — Sequencing

Number the events 1–4 (1 = first, 4 = last).

___ Maya planted the seed in a pot. ___ The seed sprouted a green leaf. ___ Maya moved the plant to the garden. ___ Yellow flowers danced in the breeze.

Part 4 — Vocabulary

Circle (check) the plant words:

Fill in the blank:

Maya whispered, “You can do it!” when the seed grew a small green .

Part 5 — Creative activity

Write one sentence about Maya’s plant on a windy day. What does it look like? What does it do?

Part 5 — Creative activity

Write one sentence about Maya’s plant on a windy day. What does it look like? What does it do?

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