Adding with Objects | How to Add | Khan Academy Kids
In this lesson, we explore a fun story about Alo and Cody, who combine their toy dinosaurs to find out how many Cody has. By solving a simple addition problem, we determine that if Alo has two dinosaurs and together they have five, then Cody must have three toy dinosaurs. This lesson highlights how math can be enjoyable and useful in solving everyday puzzles.
3 Super Powers | Talking to Kids about Times of Change | Circle Time with Khan Academy Kids
In today’s Circle Time with Caroline and Sophie, young learners explored feelings and changes in their lives, emphasizing the importance of connection during challenging times. They introduced three “superpowers” to help navigate these changes: being thankful, practicing belly breathing for calmness, and being a helper to others. The lesson encouraged children to reflect on how they can use these superpowers to positively impact their world.
Ones, Tens, & Hundreds | Place Value for Kids | Khan Academy Kids
In the lesson “Discovering Numbers in the Clouds,” students learn to identify and understand the value of digits in a number by exploring the concepts of hundreds, tens, and ones places. By breaking down a number like 214 into its components—2 groups of 100, 1 group of 10, and 4 ones—they discover how to interpret numerical values in a fun and imaginative way. The lesson encourages creativity by inviting students to find numbers in the clouds, making learning about numbers an enjoyable experience.
Words with -ai and -ay | Vowel Teams | Learn to Read with Khan Academy Kids
In this lesson, students learn about letter teams that create the long A sound, specifically focusing on the combinations of A and Y, as well as A and I. Through examples like “play” and “rain,” learners discover how these letter pairs work together to produce specific sounds, making the exploration of letters both engaging and enjoyable, especially on rainy days.
The Word ‘Get’ | Sight Words | Learn to Read with Khan Academy Kids
The lesson focuses on the word “get,” which means to receive something, such as a gift. It highlights the excitement of receiving a birthday gift, like a board game, and encourages learners to associate the word “get” with the joy of receiving various items or experiences.
Identifying the Tone of a Character’s Dialogue | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy Kids
In this lesson, we explore how to understand dialogue through the conversation between Flamingo and his PE coach. By examining punctuation marks and speaker tags, we learn how these elements convey the characters’ emotions and tones, enhancing our reading experience. For example, the word “cheered” in Flamingo’s enthusiastic response helps us visualize his excitement, making the dialogue more engaging.
Let’s Make Lemonade! | Lemonade Stand Book & Activity for Kids | Circle Time with Khan Academy Kids
In today’s Circle Time with Caroline and Sophie, the duo engages children with a playful theme centered around lemons, starting with a fun game and a story about making lemonade. They read “Lemonade Stand” by Cynthia Platt, which teaches valuable lessons about friendship and perseverance, while also introducing new vocabulary words that start with the “st” sound. The lesson culminates in a hands-on activity where children are encouraged to make their own lemonade at home and even set up a pretend lemonade stand, reinforcing the concepts learned in a fun and interactive way.
Count & Compare Numbers | Snow Monkey Storytime | Get Well Soon | Circle Time With Khan Academy Kids
In this Circle Time lesson with Caroline and Sophie, children engage in counting various animals and enjoy a story about a Snow Monkey who learns how to feel better when she’s sick. The lesson emphasizes the importance of rest, warmth, and nutrition for recovery, while also incorporating interactive counting activities with fruits and showcasing children’s artwork. Overall, it fosters a fun and educational environment for young learners.
How To Draw Peck’s Robots | Character Drawing for Kids | Circle Time with Khan Academy Kids
In today’s Circle Time with Caroline and Sophie, children engaged in a fun drawing session focused on creating robots, guided by their friend Kodi. The lesson included a “Show and Tell” segment featuring artwork from a peer, followed by step-by-step instructions for drawing two different robots, and concluded with a counting activity involving toys. The session encouraged creativity and counting skills while fostering a sense of community among the participants.
The Word ‘Did’ | Sight Words | Learn to Read with Khan Academy Kids
The lesson focuses on the word “did,” which is the past tense of “do” and is essential for discussing actions that have already occurred. It explains that “did” helps convey completed tasks, using examples to illustrate its usage in sentences. Understanding and practicing the use of “did” enhances clear communication about past actions.