ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Awnie's House ???? Kids Book Read Aloud: THE WATERMELON SEED by Greg Pizzoli
Hi there! It’s Ani, and I’m so happy you’re here to read with me. Do you know what one of my favorite fruits is? It’s watermelon! Today, we’re going to read a funny story about a crocodile who loves watermelon just like me. Let’s find out what happens when he accidentally swallows a watermelon seed. Are you ready? Let’s dive into “The Watermelon Seed” by Greg Pizzoli!
Our friend, the crocodile, loves watermelon so much! He says, “Chomp, chomp, chomp! It’s the best!” Ever since he was a tiny baby crocodile, watermelon has been his favorite. He eats it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert. Yum!
But oh no! The crocodile accidentally swallows a seed! He gets worried and thinks, “Uh-oh, I swallowed a seed! It’s growing in my tummy! Soon, vines will come out of my ears, and my skin will turn pink! I don’t want to be a fruit salad! Help!”
His tummy starts to feel funny, and he gets scared. But guess what? The seed comes out, and he feels much better. He decides, “No more watermelon for me… well, maybe just a teeny tiny bite. Chomp, chomp, chomp!”
When the crocodile swallowed the watermelon seed, he was afraid a watermelon plant would grow inside him. Do you think that could really happen? It’s fun to imagine, but don’t worry, seeds don’t grow inside our tummies like that!
I hope you enjoyed our story today about the silly crocodile and his watermelon adventure. Thank you for being part of my reading family! I can’t wait to read with you again. Remember to subscribe for more fun story times, and click the bell so you’ll know when a new story is ready for us to enjoy together. See you next time!
Seed Observation: Let’s explore seeds! Ask an adult to help you find different seeds from fruits or vegetables at home, like apple seeds or pumpkin seeds. Look at them closely. What do they look like? Are they big or small? Draw a picture of each seed you find. Talk about how these seeds grow into plants when they are in the soil, with water and sunlight.
Planting a Seed: With the help of an adult, plant a seed in a small pot or garden. You can use a seed from a fruit you ate, like a watermelon or apple seed. Water it regularly and place it in a sunny spot. Watch it grow over time. Keep a journal with drawings of how your plant changes each week. Discuss what plants need to grow and how they are different from us.
Imaginative Storytelling: Imagine if you could grow a plant from a seed inside you, just like the crocodile thought! What kind of plant would it be? Would it have flowers or fruits? Draw a picture of yourself with the plant growing out of you. Share your drawing with a friend or family member and tell them your story. What would you do with your special plant?
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Hello there, reading friends! It’s Ani. Do you know what one of my favorite fruits is? Watermelon! In today’s story, we’re going to meet a funny crocodile who loves watermelon. Let’s see what happens when he accidentally swallows a seed as we read “The Watermelon Seed.” If you have a copy, go get it so you can read along with me!
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“The Watermelon Seed” by Greg Pizzoli
I love watermelon! Chomp, chomp, chomp! It’s the best! Ever since I was a teeny tiny baby crocodile, it’s been my favorite. I like it for breakfast, I like it for lunch, I like a big salty slab for dinner, and I love it for dessert. I love watermelon!
Uh-oh, I just swallowed a seed! I swallowed a seed! It’s growing in my guts! Soon vines will be coming out of my ears! My stomach will stretch, my skin will turn pink! I don’t want to be a fruit salad! Somebody please help me!
Grumble, grumble… Oh no! I can feel it growing inside me! It’s happening right now! My stomach feels funny… Oh, here’s the seed that was too close! No more melon for me, never again! Well, maybe just a teeny tiny bite. Chomp, chomp, chomp!
When the crocodile swallowed the watermelon seed, he was afraid a watermelon plant would grow inside of him. Do you think that could really happen? Be sure to let me know what you think in the comments section below!
I hope you enjoyed our story today. Thank you for being part of my reading family! See you next time! Subscribe for more story time, and don’t forget to click the bell so you’ll know each time a new video is posted.
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