ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Awnie's House ❄️ Kids Winter Read Aloud: EXTRA YARN by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen A Modern, Magical Fairy Tale
Hello, my wonderful reading friends! I’m so happy you’re here because I love reading with you. Are you ready for a fun story? Today, we’re going to meet a little girl who lives in a town that doesn’t have much color. But guess what? She finds a magical box! What do you think could be inside that box? Let’s find out together as we read “Extra Yarn.”
Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl. The town was very plain and didn’t have many bright colors. But one cold afternoon, something amazing happened. The little girl found a special box. Can you imagine what might be inside?
When the little girl opened the box, she found yarn! But this wasn’t just any yarn. It was magical yarn that never ran out! She started knitting colorful sweaters for everyone in the town. Soon, the whole town was filled with beautiful colors. Isn’t that wonderful?
The little girl didn’t stop there. She knitted sweaters for her friends, her family, and even her pets! The town became a happy, colorful place. Everyone loved the little girl’s magical yarn. It made them smile and feel warm inside.
This story teaches us that sharing and kindness can make the world a brighter place. Just like the little girl shared her magical yarn, we can share our kindness and make others happy too. Isn’t that a great lesson?
Now, let’s use our imagination! If you had a magical box, what would you want to find inside? Maybe toys, books, or even more yarn to make colorful things? Think about it and share your ideas with someone you love.
If you enjoyed this story, there are many more books to explore. Reading is like a magical adventure that takes us to new places and teaches us new things. So, keep reading and discovering new stories!
Colorful Yarn Hunt: Let’s go on a yarn hunt! With an adult’s help, gather different colored yarn or string from around your home. Once you have a few colors, try to create a small rainbow by arranging them in order. Talk about how each color makes you feel. Does red feel warm like a hug? Does blue feel calm like the sky?
Kindness Sweater Craft: Just like the little girl in the story, let’s spread kindness! Use paper and crayons to draw a sweater. On your sweater, write or draw one kind thing you can do for someone else. Maybe it’s helping a friend, sharing a toy, or giving a hug. Share your kindness sweater with your family and talk about how you can make your town a happier place.
Magical Box Imagination: Imagine you have a magical box like the little girl. What would you want to find inside? Draw a picture of your magical box and what’s inside it. Share your drawing with a friend or family member and explain why you chose those items. How would they help make your world more colorful and happy?
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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This book is being read with permission from Harper Collins Publishers. Hello, my wonderful reading friends! It’s Anie. I’m so glad you’re here because I just love to read with you. Are you ready for a story? In this book, we’ll meet a little girl who lives in a town without a lot of color until she finds a magical box. What do you think might be in that box? Let’s find out as we read “Extra Yarn.” If you have a copy, go get it so you can read along with me.
Subscribe to “Extra Yarn” by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen.
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