ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Awnie's House ???????? Kids Book Read Aloud: SANTA’S ELEVEN MONTHS OFF by Mike Reiss and Michael G. Montgomery
Hello, my wonderful reading friends! I’m so happy you’re here to read with me. Today, we’re going to have a fun time learning about what Santa does when he’s not busy with Christmas. Are you ready for a story?
In December, Santa works very hard making toys for all the good girls and boys around the world. But after Christmas, he gets to take a break for the rest of the year!
On New Year’s Day, Santa decided he wanted to be healthier. He tried eating salads and going to the gym, but he found out that wasn’t really his thing. And that’s okay because we love Santa just the way he is!
In February, Santa went to Hollywood where it’s sunny and warm. He enjoyed the sunshine and saw lots of stars, but when winter was over, he went back home to the North Pole.
In March, Santa tried to dress up so no one would recognize him. He wore a new suit and hat and even trimmed his beard. But the kids still knew it was Santa and were so excited to see him!
In April, Santa had fun singing and dancing in the rain. He might not be the best singer or dancer, but everyone loves him anyway because he’s Santa Claus!
In May, Santa went to Japan to try sumo wrestling. Even though the wrestlers were big and strong, Santa won every match. Go, Santa!
In June, Santa started the summer reindeer games. Rudolph won the races, but all the reindeer got a big cheer from Santa, who loves watching them play.
Here’s a secret: in July, Santa became a super spy! He helped by taking pictures for a good cause. Who knew Santa could be a secret agent?
In August, Santa went to the beach. He surfed, swam, and got a tan. But a little crab pinched him with its claws! Ouch, Santa!
In September, Santa went back to school. He learned how to bake cookies, make toys, and even studied reindeer rules. Santa is a super student!
In October, Santa dressed up for Halloween as the Easter Bunny. With big ears and fluffy paws, he went trick-or-treating. What a funny Santa!
In November, Santa rested a lot to get ready for December. He slept all day and night, dreaming sweet dreams. He sure deserves it after all his hard work!
Santa works very hard in December, so he enjoys his time off during the rest of the year. I hope you enjoyed learning about Santa’s fun adventures. See you next time!
Santa’s Yearly Adventure Map: Create a map of the world with your child and use stickers or drawings to mark the places Santa visited each month. Talk about what Santa did in each location and ask your child to imagine what they would do if they visited those places. This activity helps children learn about geography and encourages imaginative thinking.
Dress Up Like Santa: Encourage your child to dress up like Santa in one of his disguises from the story. They can use clothes and accessories from around the house to create their own version of Santa’s disguise. Ask them why they chose certain items and how they think Santa felt in his disguise. This activity promotes creativity and self-expression.
Santa’s Monthly Challenge: Each month, Santa tried something new. Ask your child to think of something new they would like to try each month. It could be a new food, a new game, or learning a new skill. Discuss how trying new things can be fun and exciting, just like Santa’s adventures. This activity encourages goal-setting and trying new experiences.
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This book is being read with permission from Peachtree Publishing Incorporated.
Hello, my wonderful reading friends! It’s Ani. Happy holidays! I’m so glad you came to read with me. Be sure to watch all the way through the video because I’m going to do some shout-outs at the end. Are you ready for a story?
Today we’re going to find out what Santa does after Christmas as we read “Santa’s 11 Months Off.” If you have a copy, go get it so you can read along with me.
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“Santa’s 11 Months Off,” written by Mike Reese, illustrated by Michael G. Montgomery.
From December 1st through Christmas, Santa Claus got down to business making toys for the world’s good girls and boys. All that month he worked hard, then he took the whole next year off.
On New Year’s Day, he made a vow that he would lose some weight somehow. He ate salads, joined a gym, but found these things were not for him.
Santa, we don’t mind your flaws; they’re what make you Santa Claus.
February’s cold and gray, so Santa Claus went far away to Hollywood, the land of stars, sunshine, sushi, and flashy cars. But when the ice of winter thaws, back up north goes Santa Claus.
Last March, Santa was disguised so he would not be recognized. New suit, new hat, he trimmed his beard; he looked different, he looked unique. The children stared with open jaws, then cried out, “Look, it’s Santa Claus!”
In April, when the showers came, he went singing in the rain. Now Santa sings worse than a goose and dances like a clumsy moose, but no one says he’s bad because you can’t say that to Santa Claus.
Last May, Santa had a plan to sumo wrestle in Japan. Santa faced across the mat wrestlers who were twice as fat. Still, he won each match—no draws; nobody beat Santa Claus.
In June, Santa lit the flames to start the summer reindeer games. Rudolph, as you might suppose, won the races by a nose, but all the reindeer got applause from that sports fan, Santa Claus.
Here’s a secret: in July, Santa was a super spy. He worked for the government, photographing documents. He did it for a noble cause—he’s Secret Agent Santa Claus.
In August, when the weather’s hot, Santa hit the beach a lot. He surfed, he swam, he got a tan. Santa was a happy man until a crab with sandy claws bit that beach bum, Santa Claus.
In September, as a rule, Santa Claus goes back to school. This year he took cookie baking, elf esteem, advanced toy making, and basic reindeer labor laws. That honors student? Santa Claus!
The biggest kid you’ve ever seen is Santa Claus on Halloween. Every year he thinks it’s funny to dress up as the Easter Bunny with floppy ears and fuzzy paws. Trick or treat, it’s Santa Claus!
Santa spent all of November resting up for this December. He slept all night, he slept all day; he slept the whole month away. He certainly deserves a pause. Sweet dreams to you, dear Santa Claus! Santa works hard in December, doesn’t he? He deserves every one of those months off.
All right, let’s do some shout-outs! Today I’m sending them out to Sylvester and Rochelle in Hyderabad, India; in Chicago, Hayden, Alex, and Dylan in Dijon, France; Sarah and Penny May Bates in Worcester, England; Dash in Nova Scotia, Canada; JJ in Clovis, California; Andres and Levon in Laredo, Texas; Preya in Schaumburg, Illinois; Matthew Chacon in Laurel, Maryland; as well as Oliver and Nora in Heber Springs, Arkansas.
Hello to each and every one of you, my dear reading friends! I’m so glad that we get to read together no matter where in the world we live. I hope you enjoyed our story today. See you next time!
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