ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Awnie's House ???? Kids Read Aloud: THE DAY THE KIDS TOOK OVER Funny Book About Leadership by Sam Apple Julie Robine
Hello, my reading friends! Today, we have a super fun story to share. It’s called “The Day the Kids Took Over,” written by Sam Apple and illustrated by Julie Robine. Are you ready for an adventure? Let’s dive in!
One day, the kids decided it was time for a change. They wanted more fun, more books at bedtime, and piggyback rides for everyone! Some changes were easy, like no bedtimes. But others were tricky. Should syrup be poured on food or straight into their mouths? How many dogs should each kid have?
The kids gathered in a big playroom to choose a leader. Iris was picked because she was kind, shared her desserts, and was strong enough to hold a watermelon all by herself!
Iris thought hard about what to do. She didn’t want to ask parents for help because then they would be in charge again. So, she came up with a fun idea: put stickers on everyone’s backs! All the kids loved it.
Next, Iris had the kids replace sidewalks with trampolines, fly in hot air balloons, and make it rain marshmallows. They turned the Grand Canyon into a ball pit and danced with robots. They even dressed up as princesses, zoo animals, and pirates, and went trick-or-treating!
Then, Iris had the best idea yet: build a giant house made of candy! The kids loved it and started building right away. But soon, the candy house began to disappear because the kids couldn’t stop eating it!
Iris realized that being in charge was harder than she thought. The kids missed their parents and wanted things to be fun again. So, Iris decided it was time to talk about who should be in charge.
After a long talk, the kids and adults agreed on some new rules. The adults took over again, but the kids got an extra book at bedtime. Life was back to normal, and everyone was happy.
Wasn’t that a fun story? Remember, sometimes it’s okay to ask for help and share responsibilities. See you next time for another exciting adventure!
Sticker Fun: Just like Iris’s idea of putting stickers on everyone’s backs, let’s create our own sticker game! Gather some stickers and play a game with your friends or family. Each person gets to put a sticker on someone else’s back without them noticing. Then, everyone tries to guess where their sticker is. This activity helps you practice being observant and sneaky in a fun way!
Build Your Own Candy House: Using building blocks or craft materials, create your own version of a candy house. Think about what materials you would use if you were building a real candy house. Would you use chocolate bars for walls or gummy bears for windows? Share your creation with your family and explain why you chose those materials. This will help you think creatively and understand the importance of planning.
Leader for a Day: Imagine you are the leader for a day, just like Iris. What fun activities would you plan for your friends or family? Write down or draw your ideas. Then, try to do one of these activities with your family. This will help you understand the responsibilities of being a leader and how to make decisions that everyone enjoys.
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Hello, my reading friends! It’s Anie, and today I’ve got a really fun book for you. I had help reading it from some very special people: my granddaughter Calli, my grandsons Blake and Neo, and our friend Marshall. I think you’re really going to love it! It’s called “The Day the Kids Took Over.” If you’ve got a copy, go get it so you can read along with us.
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“The Day the Kids Took Over,” written by Sam Apple and illustrated by Julie Robine.
On the day the kids took over, changes had to be made. Enough is enough! Make childhood fun again! We need more books at bedtime, and every kid deserves a piggyback ride.
Some changes were easy, like no bedtimes, while others were harder. Should syrup be served on food or poured directly into their mouths? How many dogs would each kid have? The kids gathered in the grand playroom. First, they needed a leader. Iris seemed like a good choice; she always shared her desserts and helped other kids, plus she was strong enough to hold a watermelon by herself.
Iris thought and thought about what the kids should do. She’d never had to make such a big decision. “We could ask our parents what to do.” “No way! If we do that, they’ll be in charge again!” Iris decided she would think of the best idea ever.
The next morning, Iris was ready to announce her idea. “My fellow kids, we’ve been waiting for this moment for so long! We’re going to put stickers on people’s backs!” All the kids agreed it was an excellent idea. Soon, every back in the entire city had a sticker on it. The kids turned to Iris. “Now what?”
Being a good leader was much harder than she’d expected, but a new idea popped into her head. “Come on, everyone, let’s roll!” When they were tired of rolling, Iris told the kids it was time to replace the sidewalks with trampolines. Next, they went up in hot air balloons and made it rain marshmallows. They visited the Grand Canyon and turned it into a ball pit. They did robot dances with real robots, dressed up as princesses, zoo animals, and pirates, and went trick-or-treating even though it wasn’t Halloween. They filled the entire library with books for kids and made a few other changes as well. They even put up a new statue.
The kids had never had so much fun, but Iris was worried. She needed an idea that was so good it would keep the kids happy forever. Then she had it! “Great announcement today in the grand playroom: let’s build a giant house of candy!” The kids began construction right away. “It’s perfect!” Iris said, and for a while, it was—until the house began to disappear.
Iris called another meeting. “We’ve got to stop eating our house!” Everyone agreed, but the next weekend, when Iris returned from a long day of mini-golfing, the house was almost gone. “My tummy hurts!” cried a boy who had just eaten the front door. “I want my mommy!” said a girl who had swallowed most of the dining room table. “Me too!” another kid sobbed. Iris couldn’t believe what she was hearing. “I think we’ll all feel better if we roll down the hill.” “I don’t think I ever want to roll down a hill again,” Iris realized. To be a good leader, she might have to make her hardest change yet.
“Being a kid was a lot more fun before we took over. I think it’s time for all of us to talk about who should be in charge.” The kids and adults argued over the details for hours. “You have to read us one extra book at bedtime!” When they finally reached an agreement, the adults took over again.
“Good night, Iris. Love you, Dad. One more book?”
Remember, life was back to normal—mostly. Didn’t they do a great job? Bob, I hope you enjoyed our story today. See you next time!
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