Girl Sells Lemonade to Buy Father's Headstone

May 6, 2026, 20:07
USSociety

Introduction

Kaylee is eleven years old. She lives in Texas. She made money to buy a stone for her father's grave.

Main Body

Kaylee's father, Ricky, died two years ago. His family had no money for a headstone. They wanted a stone for his grave. Kaylee sold lemonade on 'Lemonade Day'. Many people bought her drinks. Some people were friends of her father. She made almost $3,000. Kaylee and her mother went to a funeral home. They bought a special headstone. The stone will arrive in six to nine weeks.

Conclusion

Kaylee has the money. Now she waits for the stone.

Learning

🕒 THEN vs. NOW

Look at how the story changes from the past to the future. This is the secret to A2 storytelling.

The Past (Finished Actions)

  • Sold (Sell →\rightarrow Sold)
  • Bought (Buy →\rightarrow Bought)
  • Made (Make →\rightarrow Made)
  • Died (Die →\rightarrow Died)

The Future (Coming Soon)

  • Will arrive →\rightarrow Use 'will' for things that happen later.

The Present (Right Now)

  • Waits →\rightarrow She is waiting at this moment.

Quick Tip: Money Words In English, we don't just 'get' money. We make money (work/sell) and we spend money (buy things).

Vocabulary Learning

girl (n.)
a young woman or female child
Example:The girl wore a bright red dress.
sells (v.)
offers something for sale
Example:She sells lemonade at the park.
lemonade (n.)
a drink made from lemon juice, water, and sugar
Example:I drink lemonade on hot days.
buy (v.)
to purchase something
Example:I will buy a new book.
father (n.)
a male parent
Example:Her father works in a factory.
headstone (n.)
a stone marking a grave
Example:The headstone was carved with flowers.
eleven (num.)
the number 11
Example:She is eleven years old.
years (n.)
units of time
Example:They have lived here for many years.
old (adj.)
having lived for many years
Example:The old tree is very tall.
lives (v.)
resides in a place
Example:He lives in a small town.
made (v.)
created or produced
Example:She made a cake for the party.
money (n.)
currency used for buying
Example:I need money to buy groceries.
stone (n.)
a hard mineral piece
Example:The stone was smooth and gray.
grave (n.)
a burial place
Example:The grave was marked with a plaque.
died (v.)
passed away
Example:Her grandfather died last year.
family (n.)
a group of related people
Example:The family celebrated Christmas.
had (v.)
possessed
Example:They had a big dinner.
no (adj.)
not any
Example:There is no milk left.
wanted (v.)
desired
Example:I wanted to go to the beach.
many (adj.)
a large number
Example:There were many people at the concert.
people (n.)
humans
Example:People love to read books.
bought (v.)
purchased
Example:She bought a new jacket.
drinks (n.)
beverages
Example:He offers cold drinks.
some (adj.)
a few
Example:Some students are late.
friends (n.)
companions
Example:Friends help each other.
mother (n.)
a female parent
Example:Her mother is a teacher.
went (v.)
traveled
Example:They went to the museum.
funeral (n.)
a ceremony for a dead person
Example:The funeral was held in the church.
home (n.)
a place where someone lives
Example:Home is where the heart is.
special (adj.)
unique or particular
Example:She received a special gift.
arrive (v.)
come to a place
Example:The train will arrive at noon.
weeks (n.)
units of time
Example:We will finish in two weeks.
has (v.)
possesses
Example:He has a new phone.
waits (v.)
stays in place expecting something
Example:She waits for the bus.