There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves

Bring autumn reading to life with this engaging, no-prep book companion for There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves! Designed specifically for kindergarten, first, and second-grade classrooms, this comprehensive resource helps young learners build crucial reading comprehension and grammar skills while having fun with a fall favorite.

Whether you are planning a seasonal literacy unit, building literacy centers, or looking for sub plans that actually engage your students, this packet has everything you need!

What’s Included:

• Interactive Teaching Slides: Gorgeous watercolor-based visual aids and instructional slides to introduce autumn, story elements (characters, setting, problem, and solution), and key vocabulary words (swallowed, startled, fluttering).
• Story Elements Worksheets: Graphic organizers where students can identify characters, color settings, and draw the problem and solution.
• Retelling & Sequencing Activities: Cut-and-paste story plot and event sequencing sheets to help students practice chronological order from beginning to end.
• Grammar Practice (Nouns & Verbs): Engaging cut-and-color worksheets focused on identifying action verbs versus nouns using relatable imagery.
• Creative Writing Prompt: A fun differentiated writing prompt ("What silly thing do you think the old lady should swallow?") that inspires creative thinking and early writing fluency

Built to Fit Your Classroom, On Your Terms

• Need a quick activity? Run a succinct, high-impact 15 to 20-minute session using There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves.
• Need a deep dive? Expand it into a comprehensive, full one-hour reading comprehension lesson that builds critical thinking.

Why Educators Love It

• Zero Prep: Just grab the book and go.
• Standards-Aligned: Seamlessly integrate literacy skills and text-based questions without sacrificing character growth.
• Real Results: Equip your students with practical strategies for resilience so they can bounce back when things don't go their way—giving you back your peaceful classroom.

Grab your copy today and take back your planning time!

*Please note: this fall book companion is created to use in conjunction with the book There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves, but is not affiliated with There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves, it's author or publisher. You will need a copy of the book to teach these activities.