ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Awnie's House ???? Kids Book Read Aloud: SAM THE SPEEDY SLOTH by Matthew Ralph and KhansDK
Hello, my reading friends! I’m Ani, and I’m so happy you’re here to read with me. Today, we’re going to meet a very special sloth named Sam. Are you ready for a fun story? Let’s get started!
In the rainforests of South America, there are sloths who love to sleep. They hang out in trees, munching on leaves and twigs. But Sam is not like other sloths. He loves to move fast!
One sunny day, Sam woke up and decided to have some fun. He jumped from his tree and ran through the forest, feeling happy and free. Along the way, he met a playful monkey.
Sam asked the monkey, “Would you like a race?” The monkey said, “Okay!” and they both raced up the trees. The monkey was super fast and won the race, but Sam had lots of fun trying!
Next, Sam went to a lake and met a catfish. He asked, “Would you like a swim?” The catfish was very quick, but Sam enjoyed splashing in the water, even if he was a bit slower.
Sam then found a cave and met a jaguar. He asked, “Would you like a chase?” The jaguar was very fast, but Sam was brave and tried his best. He decided it was time to go home before he became the jaguar’s snack!
When Sam got home, he told his mom about his day. He felt a little sad because he wasn’t the fastest. But his mom reminded him, “There’s no one like you. You’re special just the way you are!”
Sam smiled and realized he loved being himself. He was proud of his own cool style and couldn’t wait to have more fun adventures!
Thank you for reading with me today! Remember, it’s great to be unique and enjoy who you are. See you next time for another exciting story!
Sloth Speed Experiment: Let’s pretend to be Sam the Speedy Sloth! Find a safe space where you can move around. First, try moving as slowly as a regular sloth. How does it feel? Now, try moving as fast as you can, just like Sam. Which one do you like better? Talk about why Sam might enjoy moving fast even though sloths are usually slow.
Animal Race Game: Gather some toy animals or draw pictures of different animals like a monkey, catfish, and jaguar. Line them up for a race! Predict which animal you think will win and why. After the race, discuss how each animal moves differently and what makes them special, just like Sam is special in his own way.
Draw Your Adventure: Imagine you are going on an adventure like Sam. What animals would you meet? What fun activities would you do? Draw a picture of your adventure and share it with your friends or family. Talk about how each adventure is unique, just like how Sam’s day was special to him.
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Hello, my reading friends! It’s Ani. I’m so glad you came to read with me. If you like these stories, be sure to subscribe and make sure to watch all the way through because I’m going to do some shout-outs at the end. Are you ready for a story?
Today, we’ll meet an unusual sloth. Let’s find out what makes him unique as we read “Sam the Speedy Sloth.” If you have a copy, go get it so you can read along with me.
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“Sam the Speedy Sloth,” story by Matthew Ralph, illustrated by Kansa D.
In the rainforests of South America, deep in the trees, lives a curious creature most often asleep. It naps in the day and slumbers at night. A fast-moving sloth is an unusual sight. Sloths spend their days up in the trees, munching on twigs and gobbling leaves, lounging on branches from dusk until dawn. They hardly budge except to yawn.
But there is one sloth different from the rest. When it comes to running, he is the best! For Sam the Sloth, life is all about speed, and boy oh boy, he is quick indeed!
One day in the rainforest, so bright and still, Sam opened his eyes and, just for the thrill, hopped from his branch and slid down the tree. He ran into the forest, feeling happy and free.
Hanging from a treetop, upside down, was a cute little monkey, hairy and brown. Sam nodded his head and, with a happy face, said to the monkey, “Would you like a race?” The monkey jumped and, without a sound, landed gently upon the forest ground.
“Okay!” he yelled. “Let’s have some fun! We’ll go on my count: three, two, one!” The monkey climbed quickly, way up high, like a soaring bird up toward the sky. Sam clamored up fast, and it was such a shame, but the monkey had clearly won this game.
Sam walked for a while and arrived at a lake. He sat down with a sigh and took a small break. Then, from the water, he heard something weird. With a splish and a splash, a catfish appeared. Sam paused for a moment and looked down at him, then said with a giggle, “Would you like a swim?”
The catfish nodded and laughed, “There’s no way that you’ll ever beat me!” Sam jumped in the lake with a great belly flop, then he slowly rose back up to the top. The catfish sped off with a flick of his tail, while Sam paddled slowly, just like a snail.
The catfish soon reached the other side and glanced over at Sam with a smile so wide. “Ha!” he yelled with a big loud scoff before he twisted around and quickly swam off.
Sam found a space between the trees to let his fur dry in the breeze. In the distance, he spotted a big dark cave. He wandered right over, feeling brave. He peeked inside, cautious and slow. With a shaky voice, he said, “Hello.”
But his face quivered and filled with dread when a jaguar reared her scary head. Sam peered down at her big strong paws, underneath which sat her long sharp claws. “Um,” he said, worry across his face, “I don’t suppose you would like a chase?”
She licked her lips and laughed with glee, “You think you can run as fast as me?” Sam stood up tall and raised his snout. “There’s only one sure way to find out!”
Sam hurried toward the finish line tree, his clumsy legs moving frantically. But the jaguar, so swift, just sped on past her muscular legs carrying her fast. The jaguar spread out in the sun and happily said, “Looks like I won!”
Sam thought nervously, “I’d best get back. I don’t want to become her snack.” Later, Sam told his mom about his day and the creatures he met along the way. “I guess I’m different,” he said so glumly. “I’m faster than many but slower than some.”
Sam’s mom hugged him and looked at her son. “There’s no one like you. You’re the only one. Comparing yourself to others won’t get you far. Learn to love how unique you are.”
“You’re right,” Sam said with a beaming smile. “I’m proud to have my own cool style! I love to frolic, I love to run. I’m off again, Mom, to have some fun!”
Sam found out that comparing himself to others didn’t do any good. He learned to appreciate the things that make him unique.
Alright, let’s do some shout-outs! Today, I’m sending them out to Imogen and her daddy in Torquay, England; James Declon in Coral Springs, Florida; John, Georgia, and Libby in Orlando, Florida; Or Dona’s Romero in Perugia; and Elise in Irvine, California; Romesa and Kafkan in New York; Toby in London; Liam Baez in Brooklyn, New York; Kennedy in Porterville, Georgia; as well as Micah and Jordan in Everett, Washington.
Hello, my good friends! I’m so happy that we all get to read together. I hope you enjoyed our story today. See you next time!
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