Skip to content

Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

EnglishDiary.net

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

Conversation Questions
English Newsroom
ESL Games
- Froggy Jumps
- Word Searches
Stories for Kids
IELTS
About
Contact Me

Conversation Questions
English Newsroom
ESL Games
- Froggy Jumps
- Word Searches
Stories for Kids
IELTS
About
Contact Me

Search

Search

NEW! Online classes (Zoom)

NEW! Writing coach

YouTube channel

View all Levels

Short Stories for Kids - Level 1

Complete lesson plans, including stories, listening, classroom activities, quiz questions and more!

Newest Stories

Popular Level 1 Stories

Three friendly ghosts bring joy and laughter to a lonely boy, teaching him the power of true friendship.

The Three Friendly Ghosts

Frank, The Friendly Monster

A brave girl named Lucy discovers a hidden treasure in the old clock tower, inspiring her town to come together and help those in need.

The Secret of the Old Clock Tower

Four adventurous children discover a magical orchard filled with fruits that grant them extraordinary abilities.

The Orchard of Oddities

A snail named Sam learns that true happiness comes from following your own path.

How the Snail Found His Shell

Embarking on a magical adventure in Vegetable Land, Max discovers that vegetables are superheroes in disguise.

The Voyage to Vegetable Land

A little girl named Lily discovers a jar of magical marmalade that brings everything to life.

The Magical Marmalade

A group of adventurous children discover a hidden cave filled with riddles and magical trials.

The Enigma of Echo Cave

Freddie the squirrel learns a valuable lesson about the true meaning of happiness and unity.

The Peacock Parade

The Mysterious Castle

Peter the mischievous penguin learns the importance of bringing joy to others through a grand party.

The Playful Penguin’s Party

The Enchanted Forest

A small town bakery becomes famous when its donuts come to life and dance.

The Day the Donuts Danced

Duncan, The Cheeky Monkey

The Exciting Sea Voyage

The Busy Bee

The Great Pirate Treasure Hunt

Lily and her animal friends explore a crystal cave, discovering magical powers and learning important lessons.

The Crystal Cave

The Giant’s Garden

Bella, The Brave Butterfly

A dragon and a squirrel team up to find an enchanted treasure, but the squirrel has a secret plan.

The Dragon’s Dream

A brave girl named Lily breaks the Snow Queen's spell with an act of kindness.

The Snow Queen’s Spell

The Adventure of the Black Labrador

A hidden artist transforms Pebblebrook, sparking joy and creativity with a vibrant annual festival.

The Mystery of the Painted Stones

Silly Sally's interactive circus cake, complete with a mischievous kitten, wins The Great Cake Contest.

The Great Cake Contest

A fish named Rainbow learns the importance of sharing its unique beauty with others.

The Rainbow Fish’s Journey

Milo the mischievous monkey and Polly the Parrot become best friends, spreading laughter and joy throughout the jungle.

The Mischievous Monkey

A princess falls in love with a humble peasant who brings her a plain potato.

The Princess and the Potato

Three children embark on a thrilling adventure to outsmart a mischievous genie and discover the true meaning of happiness.

The Wishing Well Mystery

A group of curious animals befriends a lost robot in the rainforest, and together they weather a storm.

The Robot in the Rainforest

A dolphin and a seagull team up to create a mesmerizing performance that wows the judges.

The Dolphin’s Dance

The Island of Cats

Nutty discovers that the greatest wish is one that brings joy to her entire community.

The Tale of the Shimmering Lake

Blog for Teachers
Privacy Policy

Blog for Teachers
Privacy Policy

Find me at youtube.com/@EnglishDiaryDotNet

Copyright 2022-2024 EnglishDiary.net

Feedback

Which part?

"Inspire Me" part Writing part Writing corrections Viewing my entries Translations Page problem Suggestion Feature request Other

Details

Screenshots (optional)