There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Worm: No-Prep Book Companion

Love the Old Lady books but don’t have time to prep accompanying activities? Look no further than the There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Worm Printables Pack. Celebrate Earth Day with our favorite old lady! This pack targets a variety of literacy, language and listening skills. Simply, print the black and white pages, and you’re ready to go! Activities include:

1. Sequencing- Cut and paste pictures in story order

2. Comprehension- Circle the items the old lady swallowed in the book

3. Retelling- Cut out an old lady spinning wheel and retell the story, as you spin each item into the old lady’s mouth

4. Functions and Attributes- Find items in the book matching the given function or attribute and color.

5. Rhyme Sort- Sort pictures by rhyme

6. Following Directions- Listen to one-step, conditional, sequential and directional directions to perform the tasks

7. Non-Fiction Comprehension- Listen to a short passage about Earth Day (RL 6.0) and answer questions

8. Describing- Graphic organizers to describe each of the items the old lady swallowed

You will love this print and go packet! So many targets can be covered simply by printing the pack!

Please note: You must purchase the book, There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Worm by Lucille Colandro, separately.