Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

Short Stories for Kids - Level 1

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

Newest Stories

Polly's determination pays off when she finds her lost puppy safe and sound.

Polly’s New Puppy

Polly really wanted a puppy, so she worked hard and her mom and dad surprised her with one named Buttercup.

The Brave Knight

Once upon a time, there was a brave knight named Sir Richard. He lived in a castle with his family, and he was always looking for adventure. One day, he decided to

The Giant Sheep

Once upon a time, there was a giant sheep who lived in a meadow. Every day, he would roam around the meadow, eating grass and enjoying the sunshine. One day, the giant

The Adventure of the Black Labrador

Once upon a time, there was a black Labrador named Max. Max was a very adventurous pup and loved exploring the world around him. One day, Max decided to go on an

The Magical Mountain

Once upon a time, there was a magical mountain in the middle of a vast forest. The mountain was filled with colorful trees, beautiful flowers and all sorts of animals. Every day,

The Cloudy Day

Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was determined to have a good day no matter what. It was a cloudy day and Sarah was so sad

The Secret Forest

Once upon a time, there was a magical forest filled with wonders. It was a secret forest, hidden away from most people, and only the bravest of adventurers were brave enough to

The Lost City of Silver

Once upon a time there was a magical city, made entirely of silver. It glittered in the sun and shone with a magical light. The people who lived there were happy and

Wendy, The Little White Duck

Once upon a time there was a little white duck named Wendy. She lived on a farm with her family. Every morning, she would go out and explore the farm. She would

Mary, The Mischievous Mouse

Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Mary. She was a very mischievous mouse and loved to play pranks on her family and friends. One day, Mary decided to

Bella, The Brave Butterfly

Once upon a time, there was a beautiful butterfly named Bella. She had bright pink and yellow wings that glittered in the sunlight. Bella was a brave butterfly who was always looking

Duncan, The Cheeky Monkey

Once upon a time, deep in the lush jungle of the Amazon rainforest, there lived a mischievous little monkey named Duncan. He loved to swing from vine to vine, and make silly

The Enchanted Forest

Once upon a time there was an enchanted forest full of magical creatures. All the animals lived in harmony and the forest was full of life. One day, a young boy named

The Exciting Sea Voyage

Once upon a time, there was a family of four – Dad, Mom, Jack and Jill. They were planning a special holiday and wanted to do something different. So, they decided to

The Island of Cats

Once upon a time, there was a small island in the middle of the ocean. It was a magical place with many mysterious creatures, but the most beloved of all were the

Lester, The Lively Lemur

Once upon a time, there was a lemur named Lester. He was very lively and always full of energy. He was a mischievous little lemur who loved to explore. One day, Lester

The Magic Toy Plane

Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom who loved airplanes. He loved to watch them fly in the sky and dreamed of one day flying one himself. One

The Land of Wizards

Once upon a time, in a far away kingdom, there lived a group of wizards. These wizards were very powerful and used their magical powers to create miracles. The wizards lived in

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