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The Greedy Dog Story
These Greedy Dog Story printables include reading, colouring, sequencing and simple writing activities for children aged 4 to 12. They are free to download and print for use at home or in your own classroom.
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At a glance
- Ages: 4 to 12 years
- Skills: Reading, sequencing, comprehension
- You need: Printer, paper, pencils or crayons
- Time: 15 to 30 minutes
The Greedy Dog story
A hungry dog found a piece of meat and carried it home. On the way, he crossed a bridge over a stream. When he looked down, he saw his reflection in the water and thought it was another dog holding another piece of meat. The greedy dog wanted that piece too, so he opened his mouth to bark and grab it. His own piece of meat fell into the stream and was carried away. The dog went home hungry because he had wanted more than he already had. Lesson: Greed can make us lose what we have.
Read and talk together
Read the story aloud first, using a clear voice for the dog and pausing when he sees the reflection. Ask your child what the dog had, what he wanted and what happened when he opened his mouth. Talk about how the water made a reflection and why the dog was mistaken. Younger children can name the beginning, middle and ending. Older children can explain the dog's choice and suggest a wiser one. You can compare this story with Moral Stories for Kids after reading.
Activities for the story
Use the printables to put the main events in order, match words to pictures and answer simple comprehension questions. Your child can colour the dog, bridge and stream, then draw the piece of meat safely in the dog's mouth. Older children can write a new ending in which the dog feels thankful for what he has. Try a short role-play with one child as the dog and another as the reflection. A useful home link is to make a list of things your child already has and feels thankful for.
Lumi's tips
- For younger children, retell the story with three picture cards and let them repeat the lesson in their own words.
- For older children, ask them to write a diary entry from the dog's point of view and explain the mistake using the idea of a reflection.
- Keep it fun by using a bowl of water and a toy dog to show how a reflection can look like a second dog.
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What is the moral of the Greedy Dog Story?
The story teaches that greed can make us lose what we already have. It also encourages contentment and careful thinking.
What did the greedy dog see in the water?
The dog saw his own reflection, but he thought it was another dog carrying another piece of meat.
What age group can use these Greedy Dog Story printables?
The activities suit children aged 4 to 12, with simple colouring and sequencing for younger learners and reading and writing tasks for older children.
How can I download and print these story activities?
Create a free EarlyActivity account to download printables. Free accounts can download up to 20 printables a day, and the files can be printed for use at home or in your own classroom.
How can I explain the dog's mistake to a young child?
Show your child a reflection in a mirror or bowl of water. Explain that the dog saw himself, not a second dog with another piece of meat.
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