ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 1 Baby Owl Storytime | Understanding The Feelings of Others | 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 Circle Time. They have two exciting books to share with us: one is a fiction story, and the other is a nonfiction book. Let’s dive in and learn something new!
Caroline explains that a fiction book is a made-up story, while a nonfiction book is about real-life things. Fiction stories are created from imagination, and nonfiction stories tell us about real animals, people, or events.
The first book is a fiction story called “Face to Face” by Cynthia Platt. It’s about three friends: Raccoon, Possum, and Owl. They play together every night and are best friends forever (BFFs). The story shows how Raccoon and Possum try to understand Owl’s feelings, even though Owl’s face doesn’t change much.
Raccoon learns that Owl’s body language, like scrunching his shoulders when hungry or spreading his wings when happy, can help him understand Owl better. This teaches us that if we can’t tell how a friend is feeling, we can look for other clues or simply ask them.
Next, Caroline reads a nonfiction book about baby owls, called owlets. We learn that owlets hatch from eggs and are covered in fluffy white down to keep them warm. Their parents take care of them by bringing food and keeping them safe in the nest.
As the owlets grow, they start to explore by hopping around the nest and flapping their wings. Eventually, they learn to fly and find their own food.
Caroline and Sophie also share some amazing robot drawings from their friends. Each drawing is unique and colorful, showing how creative everyone can be. It’s always fun to see what others create!
Inspired by the stories, Caroline suggests drawing an owl or any other bird. We can also think about how our friends might be feeling and check in with them by asking how they are doing. It’s a great way to show we care.
Remember, understanding our friends’ feelings and being creative are both important parts of learning and growing. Until next time, keep exploring and having fun!
Fiction vs. Nonfiction Scavenger Hunt: At home or in the library, find one fiction book and one nonfiction book. Look at the covers and read the first few pages. Can you tell which one is fiction and which one is nonfiction? Share what you found with a family member or friend and explain why you think each book is fiction or nonfiction.
Owl Observation Journal: Spend some time outside or watch a nature video about owls. Draw or write about what you see. How do the owls move? What sounds do they make? If you can’t see an owl, imagine what an owl might do and draw it. Share your observations with your class or family.
Feelings Charades: With a friend or family member, take turns acting out different feelings without using words. Use your body language and facial expressions to show emotions like happy, sad, or surprised. Can the other person guess what feeling you are showing? Talk about how understanding body language can help us know how others are feeling.
