Free printables · Ages 6–8
Draw one line. Then one line more.
Keep the adventure going after the last page. Our free activity pack has drawing, coloring, puzzles, a brave-steps tracker and discussion questions for home or the classroom.
9 printable pages · US Letter · Free for home and classroom use
Pick an activity
Print one page or the whole pack
- Drawing · 1 page
Draw Pebble, one line at a time
“I can’t draw.” “Just one line.” Six easy steps to drawing a turtle, just like Samantha.
- Coloring · 2 pages
Coloring pages
Color Samantha, Russel and Pebble, then draw the secret pond. Plus Pebble in a sneaker.
- Design · 1 page
Make a Turtle Crossing sign
Trace the letters, draw a turtle and add a warning for big blue trucks.
- Tracker · 1 page
My Small Steps chart
One small, brave step a day for a week. Color a footprint for each one.
- Puzzle · 2 pages with answer key
Pebble's Pond word search
Find PEBBLE, CATTAILS, SNEAKERS and 11 more words from the story.
- For grown-ups · 1 page
Talk About It questions
Before- and after-reading questions for parents, teachers and reading groups.
For parents & teachers
Questions to talk about together
Great conversations start small too. Try a few of these after reading.
Before reading
- Look at the cover. How do you think Samantha is feeling? What clues tell you?
- What do you think might happen to the turtle?
Feelings & courage
- Why do you think Samantha keeps her hood up and her arms crossed?
- Samantha says, “I’m not good at stuff.” Have you ever felt that way? What helped?
- Samantha’s feet froze on the curb. What helped her take that first step?
Noticing & kindness
- The man on the phone and the lady with the poodle didn’t see the turtle. Why do you think Samantha noticed?
- Russel says, “Big things start small.” What do you think he means?
- At the end, Samantha sits beside a new kid. Why do you think she did that? Who could you sit beside?
Trying again
- How did Samantha feel when the sign was ruined and the big kids laughed? What would you say to her?
- Samantha discovers she’s good at noticing and good at trying. What are you good at?
Teachers & librarians
Planning a read-aloud or class visit?
We’d love to hear how you’re using Samantha & Pebble with your readers.