ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 1 3 Super Powers | Talking to Kids about Times of Change | Circle Time with Khan Academy Kids
Hello, young learners! Today, we’re joining Caroline and her friend Sophie from the Khan Academy Kids team for a fun and exciting circle time. It’s a special part of the day where we get to connect, learn, and have fun together!
Caroline and Sophie start by asking how everyone is doing. Sophie shares that she’s been spending a lot of time with her family, cooking, reading, playing with trains, and drawing. But she also misses seeing her friends and going outside. Caroline understands, as many of us are experiencing changes and spending more time at home.
Caroline and Sophie talk about changes. Sophie wonders if changes are like changing clothes, and Caroline explains that changes can also mean staying inside and not going to school. Sophie even received letters from friends sharing their experiences with changes, like reading more or missing playing in a band.
Today, Caroline and Sophie want to share three superpowers that can help us during times of change. Let’s explore them together!
Being thankful means thinking about who or what you can say thank you to. It could be the bus driver, your crayons, or even the trees and birds outside. Saying thank you makes us feel happy and helps us appreciate the good things in the world. Can you think of two things you’re thankful for?
Belly breathing is a way to feel calm and relaxed. Here’s how you do it: breathe in slowly through your nose, let the air fill your belly like a balloon, and then breathe out slowly. Try it with Caroline and Sophie! This superpower can be shared with friends and family to help them feel calm too.
Being a helper means using your skills to assist others. You can help by stirring dinner, playing with a sibling, or folding clothes. Another important way to help is by washing your hands well to keep everyone healthy. Helping others is a powerful way to make a difference!
Let’s recap the three superpowers: Be thankful, belly breathe, and be a helper. Think about how you can use these superpowers today to make a positive impact on the world around you. Even in times of change, you have the power to change the world with your actions.
That’s all for today, friends! Caroline and Sophie look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Bye for now!
Thankfulness Tree: Create a thankfulness tree at home. Draw a big tree on a piece of paper or cardboard. Cut out leaf shapes from colored paper. Each day, write or draw something you are thankful for on a leaf and stick it onto the tree. Watch your tree grow with all the things you appreciate!
Belly Breathing Buddy: Find a small stuffed animal or toy and place it on your belly. Lie down and practice belly breathing by watching the toy rise and fall as you breathe in and out. This will help you see how your belly moves and make belly breathing more fun!
Helper Challenge: Think of one way you can help someone at home each day. It could be setting the table, organizing your toys, or helping a sibling with a task. Share your helper story with your family and see how many different ways you can be a helper throughout the week.
