Curious George at the Baseball Game | Book Companion | Preschool-2nd Grade

Take your students on an exciting trip to the ballpark with this engaging companion to Curious George at the Baseball Game! This printable resource is packed with literacy, vocabulary, math, science, SEL, and hands-on activities designed specifically for Preschool through 2nd Grade.

Whether you're planning a read-aloud, literacy centers, small groups, independent work, morning tubs, or sub plans, this resource makes it easy to extend learning while keeping students excited and engaged.

This companion was designed with flexibility in mind! Mix and match activities to meet the needs of your students and create the perfect lesson sequence for your classroom.

What's Included

⭐ Reading Comprehension

• Story elements
• Story maps
• Story sequencing
• Beginning, middle, and end
• Problem and solution
• Main idea and theme
• Plot timeline
• The 5 Ws
• Story retelling
• Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then-Finally
• Written response questions
• Design a new book cover

⭐ Vocabulary

• Kindergarten vocabulary
• 1st & 2nd Grade vocabulary
• Vocabulary cards with student-friendly definitions
• Sentence writing
• Draw It pages
• Vocabulary notebooks
• Word work
• Synonyms & antonyms
• ABC order
• Syllable counting
• Vowels & consonants
• Roll-a-Word activities

⭐ Math Connections

• Baseball addition practice
• Around-the-diamond math problems
• Graphing activities
• Counting and coloring
• Positional words
• Sequencing
• Roll and graph activity

⭐ Science

• Bounce Investigation comparing different types of balls
• Predict, observe, record, and compare results

⭐ Social Emotional Learning

• Teamwork discussion
• Helping others reflection
• Kindness and empathy writing activity
• Personal helper plan

⭐ Hands-On Activities

• Build baseball-themed vocabulary words
• Pennant craft
• Cut-and-paste sequencing
• Label George
• Five Senses spinner
• Drawing and creative response pages
• Ballpark phrase activities

Perfect For

✔ Read-aloud companions

✔ Literacy centers

✔ Small groups

✔ Guided reading

✔ Independent practice

✔ Morning work

✔ Fast finishers

✔ Homework

✔ Substitute plans

✔ Cross-curricular learning

Grade Levels

• Preschool
• Kindergarten
• 1st Grade
• 2nd Grade

Your students will practice essential reading comprehension skills while building vocabulary, strengthening math concepts, exploring science through hands-on investigation, and learning valuable lessons about curiosity, kindness, and teamwork—all through one beloved story!

If you're looking for a comprehensive, print-and-go companion that keeps students engaged long after the story ends, this resource is the perfect addition to your classroom.

Please Note: This resource is designed to be used as a companion to the book Curious George at the Baseball Game. The book is not included. A purchasing link is provided within. 

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