CVC Practice (a, i)

Nasalized A (an, am)

o /ŏ/

d /d/

c /k/

u /ŭ/

g /g/

b /b/

e /ĕ/

Short Vowel Review (all)

-s /s/

-s /z/

k /k/

h /h/

r /r/ Part 1

r /r/ Part 2

l /l/ Part 1

l /l/ Part 2

w /w/

j /j/

y /y/

x /ks/

qu /kw/

v /v/

z /z/

Short A Review

Short I Review

Short O Review

Short A, I, O Review

Short U Review

Short E Review

FLSZ Spelling Rule

-all, -oll, -ull

ck /k/

sh /sh/

th /th/ (voiced)

th /th/ (unvoiced)

ch /ch/

Digraphs Review 1

wh /w/, ph /f/

ng /ŋ/

nk /ŋk/

Digraphs Review 2

a_e /ā/

i_e /ī/

o_e /ō/

VCe Review 1; e_e /ē/

u_e /ū/, /yū/

VCe Review 2

_ce /s/

_ge /j/

VCe Review 3; Exceptions

-ing

Syllables

Closed/Closed

Open and Closed

tch /ch/

dge /j/

tch, dge Review

Long VCC: -ild, -old,  -ind, -olt, -ost

y /ī/

y /ē/

Ending Patterns Review

ar /ar/

or /or/, ore /or/

ar, or, ore Review

er /er/

ir /er/, ur /er/

Spelling /er/: er, ir, ur, w + or

R-Controlled Vowels Review

ai /ā/, ay /ā/

ee /ē/, ea /ē/, ey /ē/

oa /ō/, ow /ō/, oe /ō/

ie /ī/, igh /ī/

Vowel Teams Review 1

u /oo/, oo /oo/

oo /ū/

ew /ū/, ui /ū/, ue /ū/

Vowel Teams Review 2

au /aw/, aw /aw/, augh /aw/

ea /ĕ/, a /ŏ/

oi /oi/, oy /oi/

ou /ow/, ow /ow/

Vowel Teams and Diphthongs Review

kn /n/, wr /r/, mb /m/

Suffixes; -s/-es

-er, -est

-less, -ful

Prefixes; un-

pre-, re-

dis-

Affixes Review

Doubling Rule: -ed, -ing

Doubling Rule: -er, -est

Drop E Rule

UFLI

- Use 3-10 words per sentence.
- Generate 10-15 sentences
- Vary sentence structure and composition through a 'show not tell' story style. 
- Use dialogue and sensory details to support the 'show not tell' style.
- Use mostly 1-syllable words 
- The story should have a cohesive flow with a problem and solution.

"Rowan, the mouse, lived in a cozy hole in the ground."

"On sunny days, he would come out to play."

"One day, Rowan found a piece of cheese."

"He was so happy, he gave a loud squeak."

"But a hawk heard Rowan's squeak and swooped down."

"Rowan quickly ran back to his hole in the ground."

"Safe in his home, he sighed with relief."

"He decided to eat his cheese quietly."

"The next day, Rowan came out to play again."

"But this time, he made sure to play quietly."

"Rowan learned that being loud can sometimes attract unwanted attention."

"But he was still the happiest mouse in the meadow."

"Rowan's Adventure: The Mouse, The Cheese, and The Hawk"

"Early at the break of dawn, Kamala the swan woke up from her sleep."

"Kamala saw a shiny object in the distance and she decided to investigate."

"She swam across the lake, her curiosity causing her to move faster."

"As Kamala got closer, she saw that the shiny object was a large, silver spoon covered in sticky red sauce."

"Kamala, with her big foot, tried to pick it up, but the spoon was stuck."

"She decided to pause and think of a way to get the spoon."

"Kamala remembered a lesson her mother taught her about using her beak to pick things up."

"She bent down and used her beak to pry the spoon from the sticky sauce."

"Finally, with a triumphant squawk, she held the spoon up high."

"Kamala decided to haul the spoon to her nest, where she could clean it."

"She was proud of herself for solving the problem."

"At the end of the day, Kamala yawned and went back to sleep, content with her achievement."

"Kamala the Swan and the Silver Spoon"

"Joy, the koi, had a voice that could be heard over any noise."

"Every morning, she would join the dolphin and whale choir."

"Her favorite song was about a boy who had a toy coin."

"One day, the boy dropped his toy coin in the soil near the sea."

"Joy saw the shiny coin and decided to fetch it for him."

"She pointed her nose towards the coin and swam."

"Joy managed to get the coin and started to swim back."

"But a crab tried to spoil her plan."

"Joy, however, was quick and got away from the crab."

"When the boy saw Joy with his coin, he was filled with joy."

"He thanked Joy and promised to be more careful with his toys."

"And Joy, the koi, continued to sing her songs, her voice spreading joy in the sea."

"Joy the Koi and the Lost Toy Coin"

"Jamal, the hawk, saw a flaw in the cloth."

"Being a keen bird, he decided to fix the flaw."

"He held the cloth with his claws and used a thorn to sew."

"Jamal paused, looking at his work."

"Seeing no more flaws, he gave a satisfied yawn."

"He spread his wings and launched himself into the sky."

"As dawn approached, Jamal dropped the cloth on a lawn."

"A man on the lawn, looking at the cloth in awe, thanked Jamal."

"Jamal, the hawk, flew off, ready for another day's haul."

"The Hawk and the Flawed Cloth"

"Roy, the groundhog, lived underground in a town called Southville."

"From his house, he could hear the loud sound of the townsfolk above ground."

"Every morning, Roy would go outside and greet the sunrise with a howl."

"Then he would mow the grass around his home and head back underground."

"Roy had a routine that he followed without fail."

"He would wake up, howl at the sunrise, mow the grass, and then go back underground to eat breakfast."

"On Sundays, he would take a trip downtown to buy groceries for the week."

"He enjoyed the hustle and bustle of the crowd, and always found something interesting to buy."

"One Sunday, Roy noticed a strange glow coming from an alley."

"He followed the glow and found an old textbook on the ground."

"Roy took the book home, curious about what it could be."

"He spent the rest of the day reading and forgot to mow the grass."

"The next morning, Roy woke up and was surprised by the sight of wildflowers growing where he usually mowed."

"He realized that sometimes, it's okay to break routine and do something different."

"From that day on, Roy decided to let the wildflowers grow around his house."

"And every Sunday, instead of going downtown, he would sit outside and read his book amidst the flowers."

"Roy the Groundhog's Break from Routine"

"Roy, the groundhog, lived underground."

"He loved his town, especially when the sun was out."

"But he had a problem, his house was too dark."

"He needed to find a way to bring light into his house."

"Roy thought about using a torch but, he was afraid of the fire."

"He had an idea, he could make a window to let the light in."

"So, he started to dig a hole towards the south."

"But the ground was too hard, he couldn't make the hole."

"Roy was feeling down, he didn't know what to do."

"Then, he saw a rainbow in the sky outside."

"He had another idea, he could use a mirror to reflect the light into his house."

"So, he placed the mirror outside his house and the light bounced into his house."

"Now, Roy's house was no longer dark."

"He was very happy, he could see everything in his house."

"Roy learned that even when things seem hard, there's always a solution around."

"And from that day on, Roy's house was the brightest in the town."

Roy, the groundhog, lived underground. He loved his town but his house was too dark. Can Roy find a way to brighten his home?

Roy, the groundhog, lives in a cozy underground home. He loves his little town, but there's a big problem: his house is too dark! How will Roy bring light into his dark home? Read to find out how Roy solves this tricky problem!

"A Groundhog's Quest for Light"

"In the morning, Joy, the koi, woke up in the sea. She brushed off the sand from her fins. Joy had a choice to make."

"Joy could join the other fish or she could explore the sea alone. She looked at the sea and decided to join the others. Joy swam towards them with a big smile."

"Joy enjoyed the company of her new friends. They played in the sea all day. As the sun set, Joy was happy with her choice."

"At nightfall, Joy swam back to her cozy sea bed. She was tired but happy. Joy looked forward to another day in the sea."

Joy, the koi, woke up in the sea. She had a choice to make. What will Joy decide?

Joy, the koi, wakes up in the morning in the vast sea. Today, she faces a big decision: should she swim with other fish or explore the sea by herself? What will Joy choose, and what adventures will her choice bring? Read to find out what happens in the sea!

"Joy, the Koi Fish's Happy Day"

"On a bright day, Rau, the trout, swam around in his stream home."

"Rau loved to watch the wildflowers on the bank."

"He was always happy, but today he had a frown."

"With a sigh, Rau decided to swim downstream."

"Rau found a quiet spot and decided to rest there."

"He gazed at the sky, the clouds reflecting on the water's surface."

"Rau's friend, a duckling, noticed his frown and swam over."

"Are you okay, Rau?" the duckling asked, concerned."

"Rau looked at his friend and managed a small smile."

"I'm just a little down today," Rau admitted."

"The duckling nodded, understanding, and they spent the rest of the day together."

"By the time the sun was about to set, Rau's frown had turned into a smile."

"Rau thanked his friend for spending the day with him."

"The duckling just smiled and promised to come back tomorrow."

"As Rau watched his friend fly away, he realized he wasn't sad anymore."

"Even though he was alone again, Rau knew he would see his friend again soon."

"Rau's Sunny Day: A Tale of Friendship"

"Rau the trout was swimming around in the stream."

"Rau was known for his bright, rainbow-colored scales."

"His mother told him about a big, old, wise trout who lived in the deep part of the stream."

"Rau, full of curiosity, went downstream to find the old trout."

"He swam through a cloud of tiny, floating bugs."

"Rau was surprised how different the deep part of the stream was."

"Finally, Rau found the old trout resting near a big rock."

"The old trout was bigger than Rau and his mother combined."

"He was brown in color and had a frown on his face."

"Rau introduced himself and asked the old trout how he could keep his scales so colorful."

"The old trout just smiled and said, 'Eat lots of bugs and play in the sun, little one'."

"With a vow to eat more bugs and play in the sun, Rau swam back home, excited."

"Rau's Quest: The Secret of the Rainbow Scales"

"Howard, the owl, lived in a tree in the meadow."

"He was known for his loud hoots, which he would let out every night."

"Every creature in the meadow knew about Howard's hoots."

"One day, Howard saw a brown mouse scurrying about."

"He thought to himself, 'I could catch that mouse if I went down.'"

"But the sun was still up, and Howard was not used to being awake during the day."

"As the sun set, Howard was ready to fly out and hunt."

"He flew around the meadow, looking for the brown mouse he had seen earlier."

"Just as he was about to give up, he found the mouse near a patch of wildflowers."

"Howard swooped down and caught the mouse, feeling proud of his hunting skills."

"He returned to his tree, ready to feast."

"But just as he was about to eat, he heard a loud shout. It was the farmer, telling him to let the mouse go."

"Howard's Hoot and Hunt: An Owl's Day Adventure"

"Audrey the macaw loved to draw."

"Audrey drew from dawn till dusk."

"She loved to draw the things she saw."

"One day, Audrey saw a fawn."

"She paused to watch the fawn, then began to draw."

"Audrey captured the fawn's every detail with her claw."

"Next, Audrey saw a crawfish in a pond."

"She paused again, studying the crawfish before she began to draw."

"Audrey's drawing was so lifelike, it could have crawled off the leaf."

"As the sun began to set, Audrey yawned and put away her pencil."

"She looked at all the drawings she had made that day."

"Tomorrow, Audrey thought, she would draw even more."

Audrey the macaw loved to draw. She drew from dawn till dusk, capturing everything she saw. What will Audrey draw next?

Audrey the macaw loves to draw everything she sees. One day, she spots a fawn and a crawfish, and starts creating her masterpieces. What will happen when Audrey tries to draw these lively creatures? Read to find out how her drawings turn out!

The Macaw that Likes to Draw

"Doyle the koi fish woke up early one day."

"He swam out of his house, ready to play."

"He swam around the coral, full of joy."

"Doyle found a shiny coin on the sea floor."

"He picked it up with his mouth and swam away."

"Doyle had a great day, full of fun and play."

"Doyle's Shiny Discovery: A Koi Fish Adventure"

"Floyd, the oyster, lived in a saltwater park. He was known for his shiny coin collection. But one day, his coins were missing!"

"He started to search in the soil, under rocks, and in the water. He even asked the fish if they had seen his coins. But they had no clue."

"Floyd made a choice. He would not let this spoil his joy. He decided to join the search with his friends."

"With their help, he found his coins again! Floyd was filled with joy and thanked his friends. He learned that with a little help, there is no problem big enough that can't be solved."

"Floyd's Missing Coins: A Sea Adventure"

"Rowan the mouse woke up one day in the meadow, ready to play."

"He ran out of his hole, feeling the warm sun on his fur."

"Rowan found a leaf and decided to use it as a boat in the stream."

"He hopped on the leaf and started to float down the stream, feeling the cool water beneath him."

"After a long day of play, Rowan finally returned home, tired but happy."

"He fell asleep dreaming of his next adventure, ready to explore again the next day."

"Rowan's Day of Play: A Mouse's Meadow Adventure"

"Doyle, the koi fish, loved to play in the sea all day."

"He had a loud laugh that could be heard above the water."

"One day, Doyle found a coin on the sea floor."

"He wanted to show his find to his mom, so he swam home fast."

"At home, his mom was proud and gave him a big hug."

"From that day, Doyle knew he could always find joy in the sea."

Doyle, the koi fish, swims in the sea. He found a coin on the sea floor. What will Doyle do with his newfound treasure?

Doyle is a happy koi fish who loves to swim in the sea. One day, he finds something shiny on the sea floor. What will Doyle do with this special find? Read to find out how his discovery brings joy!

"Doyle's Joyful Find"

"Once upon a time, in a lush meadow, lived an owl named Howard."

"Howard had an odd habit of making a loud sound at dawn."

"He helped wake up the rest of the animals in the meadow with his loud call."

"One day, Howard looked around and noticed a mouse hiding in the grass."

"He swooped down and asked the mouse, 'Why are you hiding?'"

"The mouse, shocked, squeaked, 'I'm afraid of the loud sound you make at dawn.'"

"Howard felt bad and vowed to change his loud morning routine."

"The next morning, instead of a loud sound, Howard sang a soft song."

"The mouse was happy and thanked Howard for his kindness."

"Since then, every morning, Howard sings a soft song to wake up his friends."

"Everyone in the meadow now loves the sound of Howard's morning song."

"And that's how Howard, the owl, became the most loved bird in the meadow."

Howard's Change of Tune

"Sue, the blue jay, flew from her nest in the morning."

"She landed on a bench and saw a juicy fruit."

"She thought, 'This would be a nice breakfast'."

"Sue started to peck at it and chew."

"After breakfast, Sue flew to the birdbath to clean her feathers."

"She splashed around and got a little bruise on her wing."

"Despite the bruise, Sue continued her day, she had a lot to do."

"In the afternoon, Sue flew to her friend's house."

"There, she saw a new bird, he was a handsome bluebird."

"Sue introduced herself and they became friends."

"At the end of the day, Sue flew back to her nest."

"She had a fun day, despite her bruise."

"She fell asleep, dreaming of her new friend and the adventures they would pursue tomorrow."

Sue, the blue jay, flew from her nest. She saw a juicy fruit and started to chew. What new adventures will Sue pursue?

Sue, the blue jay, begins her day with a tasty fruit for breakfast. As she enjoys her day, she gets a little bruise on her wing. What will happen when Sue meets a new bird who is also blue? Read to find out about Sue's new friendship and adventures!

"Sue's Day Out: A Blue Jay's Adventures"

"Saul the dinosaur woke up at dawn."

"He took a big yawn and started to crawl."

"He saw a paw print in the mud and decided to follow."

"Saul thought, 'I hope I can find who caused this!'"

"He walked to the edge of the swamp, and saw a prawn."

"Saul said, 'Hi! Did you see who left this paw print?'"

"The prawn replied, 'I saw a big creature hauling something away.'"

"Saul thanked the prawn and continued on his way."

"Saul followed the paw prints until he saw a hawk."

"He asked the hawk, 'Did you see who made these prints?'"

"The hawk replied, 'I saw a creature with a big claw. It went that way.'"

"Saul thanked the hawk and kept following the paw prints."

"After a long day, Saul finally caught up to the creature."

"It was a grizzly bear who had a thorn in its paw."

"Saul helped remove the thorn and the bear gave a sigh of relief."

"The bear thanked Saul and they both watched the sunset together."

"Saul's Adventure: The Mystery of the Paw Print"

"Rowan, the mouse, woke up one day, ready to play."

"He hopped out of his tiny house and felt the warmth of the sun."

"With a cheerful voice, Rowan said, 'What a beautiful day!'"

"He decided to explore the meadow, his tail swaying as he went."

"As the sun began to set, Rowan returned home, feeling happy and tired."

"He couldn't wait to dream about his next day of adventure."

"Rowan's Sunny Meadow Adventure"

"Once upon a time, in a vast meadow, lived an owl named Howard."

"Every day, Howard would fly around, enjoying the sun and the wildflowers."

"However, today was different. Howard woke up to find the meadow covered in snow."

"Despite the cold, Howard decided to go out and explore."

"His friend, the mouse, decided to join him on this snowy adventure."

"They found a rainbow, a beautiful sight, in the snowy meadow."

"Looking at the rainbow made Howard and Mouse feel warm, somehow."

"They played around, laughed, and had a snowball fight."

"At the end of the day, they were tired but happy."

"The next day, the snow had melted, and the meadow was back to its old self."

"But Howard and Mouse would always remember their snowy adventure."

"And so, they vowed to enjoy every day, no matter the weather."

"Howard and Mouse's Snowy Meadow Adventure"

"Wes, the weasel, lived by a swamp."

"He loved to wander and watch the swans."

"Every morning, Wes ate bread for breakfast."

"One day, Wes saw a ball lying on the lawn."

"Wes was curious and went to investigate the ball."

"He tried to lift the ball, but it was too heavy."

"His father always told him, 'Steady, Wes, steady.'"

"With a deep breath, Wes tried again."

"With all his might, Wes lifted the ball."

"He was so happy, he leapt with joy."

"Wes then rolled the ball back to the stall."

"He was ready for a well-deserved nap."

"Wes dreamt of more adventures to come."

"He knew he would always be ready for them."

"Because he is Wes, the weasel, and he is brave."

"The end."

"Wes the Weasel's Brave Adventure"

"Roonie, the kangaroo, woke up one day, feeling very blue."

"He looked out of his window, to see the plains were gray."

"His friend, the monkey, paid a visit to cheer him up."

"Monkey tried to make Roonie laugh with a silly play."

"But Roonie only managed a small smile, he didn't feel quite right."

"Monkey decided they should go out for a walk, hoping the fresh air might help."

"In the light of day, the plains didn't seem so gray."

"Roonie started to feel better, his blues started to drain."

"By the end of the day, Roonie was back to his normal, happy self."

"Every time Roonie felt blue, he knew what to do."

"He would seek the company of a friend and the light of day."

"And remember that even on gray days, the sun would find a way."

"Roonie's Blue Day: A Tale of Friendship and Hope"

"Manuel the woodpecker woke up one bright day."

"Manuel decided to seek a new tree for his home."

"He flew high and low, searching for the right tree."

"Manuel finally spotted a tree he liked."

"The tree was tall, with clean bark and plenty of space."

"With a happy chirp, Manuel started to peck away."

"Suddenly, he heard a loud croak from above."

"Manuel looked up to see a big, green frog on a leaf."

"He asked the frog, 'May I make this tree my home?'"

"The frog nodded and said, 'Sure, as long as you don't disturb my nap.'"

"Manuel agreed and thanked the frog."

"He worked all day, making the tree his new home."

"As the sun set, Manuel looked at his new home with pride."

"He realized that he had made not just a new home, but also a new friend."

"And so, Manuel the woodpecker had a good night's sleep, ready for a new day."

"The end."

"Manuel the Woodpecker's New Home"

"Roy, the groundhog, lived in a house underground."

"Always, he looked out his window to the world above."

"One day, he found a map, and a sense of adventure grew within him."

"Roy decided to scout the area around his home."

"He saw a field of wildflowers, in full bloom, under the sunny sky."

"Roy felt a slight thrill, he wanted to explore more."

"He journeyed around town, always mindful of the map."

"Roy found a playground, with kids laughing and shouting."

"At last, he reached a towering lighthouse, standing tall by the coastline."

"Roy climbed to the top and looked out, feeling a sense of accomplishment."

"He could see his house, the playground, and the town, all from up here."

"Content, Roy decided to head back home, ready for his next adventure."

"Roy's Great Adventure: A Groundhog's Exploration"

"Shawn, the crawfish, lived in a stream near a crossroad."

"He loved to crawl under the large stones, looking for nuts."

"At dawn, he would pause and admire the sunrise, feeling the warmth of the new day."

"One day, Shawn saw a hawk flying above the stream."

"He quickly crawled under a stone, hiding from the hawk."

"Later, he came out, and with a sigh of relief, continued to hunt for nuts."

"Shawn's friend, the turtle, taught him to use the stream's current to his advantage."

"With this new knowledge, Shawn could now haul more nuts back to his home."

"At the end of the day, Shawn would yawn and go to sleep, ready for another day of adventures."

"One day, Shawn saw a flaw in a stone and decided to fix it."

"He worked hard, and finally, the stone looked perfect."

"Shawn felt proud of his hard work and realized that every day brought a new adventure and a new lesson."

Shawn the Crawfish

"Bea, the peacock, lived in a forest, near a small, clear pond."

"Every morning, she would waddle to the pond to wash her colorful feathers."

"Bea loved the way her feathers looked when they were clean and shiny."

"One day, Bea found a piece of bread near the pond."

"She was curious, as it was the first time she had seen bread."

"She pecked at it and found it to be quite tasty."

"The next day, Bea saw a swan floating on the pond."

"She noticed the swan had a long, slender neck and elegant white feathers."

"Bea felt a sense of dread as she compared her feathers to the swan's."

"But then she remembered the bread she found the day before."

"She offered the bread to the swan, who accepted it gratefully."

"Bea realized that everyone has something special to offer, and she felt happy."

"Bea the Peacock and the Special Bread"

"Stewart, the blue jay, flew from the maple tree to the frail bridge."

"Stewart spotted a fruit on the ground and quickly flew down to get it."

"Stewart chewed the fruit as he sat on the bridge."

"Stewart saw a shiny jewel in the bushes and flew down to retrieve it."

"Stewart picked up the jewel and flew back to his nest."

"Stewart placed the shiny jewel in his nest, adding a new decoration."

"Stewart flew to the backyard and saw a worm in the garden."

"Stewart quickly swooped down and grabbed the worm."

"Stewart flew back to his nest, with a full belly and a new jewel."

"The next morning, Stewart flew to the bridge to find more fruit."

"Stewart found a grapefruit and flew back to his nest to eat it."

"Stewart was happy with his new life on the maple tree, near the frail bridge."

"Stewart's Adventures: The Blue Jay and the Shiny Jewel"

"Moira, the cougar, loved to roam around the mountains."

"During the day, she would explore new trails and chase her own shadow."

"At night, she would lie down and gaze at the stars, feeling the cool mountain breeze."

"One day, Moira found a strange object on the ground."

"It was a coin! She had never seen something like this in the mountains."

"She picked it up with her mouth and decided to keep it."

"Every day, she would take the coin out and admire it under the sunlight."

"But one day, the coin was missing! Moira searched everywhere but couldn't find it."

"She felt a deep sense of loss and sat down, feeling very sad."

"Just as she was about to give up, she heard a soft 'clink' sound from a nearby stream."

"She rushed there and found her coin, washed up on the shore."

"From that day on, Moira kept her coin safe and never lost it again."

"Each day, she would take it out, gaze at it under the sunlight, and carefully put it back."

"Moira's coin became her treasure, bringing her joy on her mountain adventures."

"And so, she continued to roam, with her coin and the mountains as her constant companions."

Dakota, the cougar, roamed the mountains. She found a strange coin. Will Dakota recover her lost treasure?

Dakota, the cougar, loves to explore the mountain trails. One day, she finds a shiny coin and decides to keep it as her treasure. But what happens when Dakota's precious coin goes missing? Read to find out how Dakota solves this mountain mystery!

Dakota and the Gold Coin

"Cooper the rooster woke up bright and early."

"He looked at the sky and saw that it was a new day."

"Cooper was excited for the day ahead."

"He had a lot to do today, but first he needed to eat."

"Cooper loved to eat grain for breakfast."

"He ate quickly so he could get started with his day."

"Cooper walked out of his coop and into the sunlight."

"He looked around and saw the farm was busy."

"Cooper couldn't wait to join in and start his day."

"Cooper spent his day doing many things."

"He helped the farmer, played with the other animals, and even found time to take a nap in the afternoon."

"At the end of the day, Cooper was tired but happy."

"He couldn't wait to do it all again tomorrow."

"Cooper the Rooster's Busy Day on the Farm"

"Joy, the koi, lived in a small pond."

"She loved to play with her toy in the water."

"But one day, her toy got stuck in the soil at the bottom of the pond."

"Joy had a choice to make."

"She could leave her toy in the soil, or she could try to get it out."

"She decided to join a brave effort to retrieve her toy."

"She used a nearby leaf as a foil to scoop up the soil."

"Finally, she managed to free her toy."

"With a voice full of joy, she celebrated her victory."

"From that day on, Joy took extra care not to let her toy spoil in the soil."

"She learned the value of her choices and enjoyed her days in the pond."

"The end of the story points to the lesson that we should take care of our things."