ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Awnie's House ???? Kids Book Read Aloud: MY DAD, MY ROCK by Victor D. O. Santos and Anna Forlati
Hello, my reading friends! It’s Ani. I’m so happy you’re here to read with me today. If you love stories, make sure to join me for more adventures!
In this story, we meet a little boy who never got to meet his grandpa. He wonders what it would be like if he could meet him just once. Let’s see what he would say to his grandpa in the book “My Dad, My Rock.”
The boy asks if his grandpa was a magician because he never got to meet him. He imagines telling his grandpa all about his dad.
The boy says his dad has two eyes, two arms, and two legs like most dads, but sometimes it feels like he has more! His dad always knows what he’s up to, even when he’s not looking. If the boy lets go of his dad’s hand, his dad always catches him. He calls him “Octopus Dad” because he’s always there!
His dad loves being silly, even if people are watching. He believes that laughing and loving help you live longer. His dad doesn’t do everything for him but shows him how to do things on his own. They read together at bedtime, and his dad says that a child without books is like a house with no windows.
When the boy is sad, his dad listens and wipes away his tears. Sometimes, they cry together. His dad says that real men can cry, and that’s okay.
When the boy is angry, his dad tells him to count to ten. By the time he’s done, he forgets why he was upset!
Every morning, when his dad drops him off at school, they share a hug. His dad says hugs are food for the heart. Even if the boy doesn’t understand everything his dad says, he knows his dad believes in him and tells him he can do anything if he tries.
The boy dreams of being like his dad when he grows up, but with more hair! He believes his grandpa would be proud of his dad, just like his future children will be proud of him.
Remember the little tree they planted? It grew big and strong, just like their family. Dads can teach us so many wonderful things, and our relationships can grow too.
I hope you enjoyed our story today. See you next time!
Family Tree Craft: Create a simple family tree with your child. Use colored paper, markers, and stickers to represent different family members. Encourage your child to include their dad, grandpa, and other family members. Discuss how each person is special and what they have learned from them. This activity helps children understand family connections and appreciate the qualities they admire in their family members.
Super Dad Role Play: Ask your child to think about the qualities that make their dad or a father figure in their life special. Have them dress up and role-play as “Super Dad,” using props like a cape or a hat. Encourage them to act out scenarios where they help others, listen, or make someone laugh. This activity allows children to express their understanding of the positive traits they see in their dad and how they can embody those traits themselves.
Feelings and Counting Game: Practice the counting to ten technique mentioned in the story. When your child feels upset or frustrated, encourage them to count to ten slowly. Afterward, discuss how they feel and if counting helped them calm down. You can also make it a game by using a timer to see how long it takes to count to ten and then talk about different emotions they might feel. This activity helps children learn to manage their emotions and understand the importance of taking a moment to pause and reflect.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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Hello, my reading friends! It’s Ani. I’m so glad you came to read with me today. If you want to read more stories with me, be sure to subscribe!
In this story, we’ll meet a little boy who never got to meet his grandpa. He imagines what it would be like if he could meet him just once. Let’s find out what he would tell him as we read “My Dad, My Rock.”
*My Dad, My Rock* by Victor Dio Santos and Anna Forlottie.
Was Grandpa a magician? Hmm, not that I know, my love. Then why did he disappear? I never met my grandpa, and my grandpa never met my dad. If I could meet my grandpa, this is what I would tell him:
My dad has two eyes, two arms, and two legs like most other dads, but sometimes I think he has at least five of each! Even when I’m behind him, he always knows what I’m doing. If I let go of his hand, he always catches me. Sometimes I call him “Octopus Dad.” If I hurt myself, he runs to me faster than a monkey when it sees a banana. I sometimes climb on his back and pretend I’m on top of the world. Nothing can hurt me up here. My dad is my rock.
My dad likes being goofy with me, even if other people are watching. He says those who laugh, joke, and love live longer. He doesn’t do everything for me; instead, he shows me how to do it on my own. He always reads with me at bedtime. He says that a child without books is like a house with no windows.
When I’m sad, he listens to me, even if I cry a river. He’s always there to wipe away my tears, and sometimes he cries with me. He says some people say real men don’t cry. I think men who don’t cry aren’t real.
When I’m angry, he asks me to count to ten. I’m not sure why it always takes so long, but by the time I’m done, I don’t even remember why I was counting. When I can’t sleep, he can’t sleep either. It’s as if he can feel what I’m feeling.
When he drops me off at school, we always hug. He says hugs are food for the heart. Sometimes I don’t understand everything my dad says, but he always believes in me and tells me I can achieve anything if I try. He says I can be anything I want when I grow up. When I grow up, I want to be just like my dad, but with more hair, that’s for sure!
My grandpa never met my dad, but I’m sure he’d be proud of him, just like my children will one day be proud of me.
Do you remember the little tree they planted? With time, it grew big and strong, just like our family. Relationships can grow, and dads can teach us so many wonderful things.
I hope you enjoyed our story today. See you next time!
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