ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English CLASSIC STORIES for kids ???? The Little Prince, Don Quixote, Snow White, Cinderella, The Nutcracker ????
Once upon a time, a young boy heard that a snake could swallow an entire elephant. This idea stuck with him, and he decided to draw it. But when he showed his drawing to adults, they thought it was a hat! They told him to focus on serious things like geography and math. So, he grew up to become a pilot, flying all over the world.
One day, while flying over the desert, his plane broke down. Alone in the sand, he met a little boy with blue eyes—the Little Prince. The Little Prince asked him to draw a sheep. After several tries, the boy drew a box, saying the sheep was inside. The Little Prince loved it!
The Little Prince came from a tiny planet with volcanoes and big trees. He loved watching sunsets and noticed small details. He told the boy about the good and bad plants on his planet. Bad plants needed to be removed quickly, or they could cause trouble.
The Little Prince also had a special flower he loved, but he was too young to understand love. He left his flower to explore other planets. On his journey, he met a king who thought he ruled the universe, a vain man who wanted admiration, a businessman who counted stars, and a lamplighter who turned a lamp on and off.
Finally, he met a geographer who didn’t care about flowers because they didn’t last. This made the Little Prince miss his flower. When he arrived on Earth, he saw a field of roses and met a fox who taught him about friendship.
After many adventures, the Little Prince decided to return to his planet. The boy felt sad but learned that what is truly important is invisible to the eyes.
In a village in La Mancha, there lived a man named Alonso Quijano, who loved reading books about knights. He decided to become a knight himself, calling himself Don Quixote. He found some old armor and a horse named Rosinante. He also convinced his neighbor Sancho to join him as his squire.
On their adventures, Don Quixote saw windmills and thought they were giants. He charged at them and got hurt, but Sancho helped him. Don Quixote also mistook a flock of sheep for an army and got into more trouble.
Despite the challenges, Don Quixote’s adventures were full of excitement and lessons about bravery and imagination.
Snow White lived in New York and worked as a secretary, but she dreamed of becoming a chef. Her stepmother was jealous of her talent. One day, Snow White decided to follow her dreams and went to Spain to learn cooking.
In Spain, she met seven chefs who welcomed her. Her stepmother, disguised as a chef, tried to trick Snow White with a poisoned apple pie. But the seven chefs saved her, and with the help of a famous chef, they exposed the stepmother’s plan.
Snow White achieved her dream of becoming a successful chef, proving that following your passion leads to happiness.
Cinderella remembered her mother’s advice to be kind to others. After her father fell ill, she managed her stepsisters’ social media accounts. She worked hard and followed a researcher who was close to finding a cure for her father.
When an invitation to a dance arrived, her friends helped her create a beautiful dress. At the dance, she met a boy named Listers. Her stepsisters tried to ruin her night, but a cyber fairy godmother helped her get to the party.
Cinderella’s unique dress impressed Listers, and they worked together to find a cure for her father. She found a job in a lab, showing that kindness and hard work lead to success.
On Christmas Eve, Clara and Jack opened their presents. Clara received a nutcracker that magically came to life, leading her on an adventure to the land of sweets.
With the nutcracker’s help, Clara fought the Rat King and saved the day. They celebrated their victory, and Clara learned the importance of bravery and teamwork.
When she woke up, she realized that with courage, she could achieve anything she dreamed of.
These stories teach us valuable lessons about friendship, bravery, and following our dreams. Keep exploring and learning, and remember to always keep the child within you alive!
Imagine you are the Little Prince visiting a new planet. Draw a picture of what you see there and write a short story about your adventure. Share your drawing and story with the class, and explain why you chose those elements for your planet.
Think about what a knight like Don Quixote would be like today. Design a modern knight’s armor and choose a vehicle instead of a horse. Write a short description of a modern adventure they might have. Present your ideas to the class.
Just like Snow White followed her dream to become a chef, think about a dream job you have. Create a “recipe” for success in that career, listing the ingredients (skills and qualities) you need. Share your recipe with the class and discuss how you can start working towards your dream now.
Inspired by Cinderella’s kindness, think of a way you can show kindness to someone in your life. Plan a small act of kindness and carry it out. Write a short reflection on how it made you feel and how the other person reacted. Share your experience with the class.
Work in groups to create a short skit about a situation where bravery and teamwork are needed, similar to Clara’s adventure in The Nutcracker. Perform your skit for the class, and discuss what you learned about the importance of working together and being brave.
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[Music] Once when I was little, I heard that a boa constrictor could swallow a whole elephant. The image stayed with me all day, and I decided to draw it. [Music] All the grown-ups kept telling me the same thing: “The hat looks great.” They didn’t understand. They just kept telling me to do something with myself, like study geography or math. I took their advice and became an aviator, a job that allowed me to travel the planet and live the life they always wanted for me.
I’ve been living in an adult world for several years now, but I’ve never felt comfortable. I felt sad and frustrated. I’ve always been the odd one in a world where everyone was alike. One day, while flying over the desert, my plane had an engine problem and fell to the ground. It was just the dunes and me, surrounded by silence. If I couldn’t manage to take off, I wouldn’t survive. Suddenly, a little blue-eyed boy appeared in front of me. He was the little prince.
“Can you paint a lamb for me?” he asked. I looked for markers in my backpack and drew three lambs, but he didn’t like any of them. Tired of his insistence, I drew a box, reassuring him that the lamb he wanted wasn’t there. “Oh, that’s exactly what I wanted!”
The little prince lived on a small, faraway planet with volcanoes and enormous baobab trees. He enjoyed watching sunsets and paid attention to the small details in life. He told me there were two types of plants on every planet: good plants and bad plants. Bad plants should be ripped out immediately because their roots could make a small planet explode.
“Why do roses have thorns?” the little prince asked. I replied, “So that animals won’t eat them.” But they eat them anyway. In that case, I didn’t know. I had important things to do.
Unique flowers grew on the little prince’s planet, flowers that only lived one day. One day, a different flower grew, incredibly beautiful but a little selfish. The little prince loved his flower, but he was too young for love. He talked about the day he said goodbye to his flower to journey around several planets.
The first planet he visited was ruled by a king. “My first subject!” exclaimed the king. The little prince was confused. The king explained that the universe had to obey him. The little prince thought there was nothing for him to do there and had to go.
On the next planet lived a vain person who demanded admiration. The little prince realized that older people were very strange. The third planet was inhabited by a businessman who counted stars and put them in the bank, which seemed pointless to the little prince.
The fourth planet had a lamplighter who turned the lamp on and off all the time. The little prince thought he was the least absurd of all the people he met because he worried about something other than himself.
The last planet he visited was the biggest one, inhabited by a geographer who knew where the oceans and mountains were. When the little prince mentioned flowers, the geographer said he wasn’t interested because they decay fast. At that moment, the little prince regretted leaving his flower alone.
Finally, the little prince arrived on Earth, where he saw a field of roses that reminded him of his flower. He then met a fox, who explained the meaning of being domesticated. The little prince understood and began to form a bond with the fox.
After many adventures, the little prince fell asleep in the desert, and I carried him in my arms. We found a well and drank from it, a reward for our efforts.
The little prince talked to a snake, and I realized he was going back to his planet. I felt frozen, unable to believe I would never hear his laughter again. The next morning, his little body was gone.
If you ever find yourself in the Sahara Desert, enjoy the sights and never lose the child within you, for what is truly beautiful is invisible to the eyes.
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In a village in La Mancha lived Alonso Quijano, known as Don Quixote. He loved books and became a knight-errant, seeking adventures. He made arrangements to become a knight, found armor, and a horse named Rosinante. He needed a companion and convinced his neighbor Sancho to join him.
They encountered windmills, which Don Quixote mistook for giants. Despite Sancho’s warnings, he battled the windmills and was injured. Sancho helped him, and they continued their adventures.
Don Quixote wrote a letter to his beloved Dulcinea, dreaming of heroic deeds. He mistook a flock of sheep for an army and attacked them, leading to more trouble.
Despite the challenges, Don Quixote’s journey continued, filled with adventures and lessons learned.
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Snow White lived in New York as a secretary but dreamed of being a cook. Her stepmother was jealous of her talent. One day, she followed her dreams and flew to Spain to learn cooking.
At a restaurant, she met seven chefs who welcomed her. Snow White helped them with her cooking skills, while her stepmother searched for her. Disguised as a chef, the stepmother tried to sabotage Snow White with a poisoned apple pie.
The seven chefs saved her, and with the help of a famous chef, they revealed the stepmother’s secrets. Snow White achieved her dreams and found success in the culinary world.
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Cinderella remembered her mother’s advice to be good to others. After her father’s illness, she was tasked with managing her stepsisters’ social media. She worked hard and followed a researcher who was close to finding a cure for her father.
An invitation to a dance arrived, and with the help of her friends, she created a beautiful dress. At the dance, she caught the attention of a boy named Listers.
When her stepsisters tried to sabotage her, a cyber fairy godmother appeared and helped her go to the party. Cinderella’s unique dress impressed Listers, and they worked together to find a cure for her father.
Cinderella achieved her dreams and found a job in a lab, proving that hard work and kindness lead to success.
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On Christmas Eve, Clara and Jack opened their presents. Clara received a nutcracker that came to life, leading her on an adventure to the land of sweets.
With the help of the nutcracker, Clara fought against the Rat King and saved the day. They celebrated their victory together, and Clara learned the importance of bravery and teamwork.
In the end, she woke up from her dream, realizing that with courage, she could achieve anything.
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Stories – Written or spoken accounts of imaginary or real people and events, often used to entertain or teach lessons. – Example sentence: The teacher read us stories about magical lands and brave heroes.
Prince – A male royal family member, often the son of a king or queen, who may become a king himself one day. – Example sentence: The prince embarked on a journey to save his kingdom from the evil sorcerer.
Adventures – Exciting or unusual experiences, often involving exploration or risk. – Example sentence: The book was filled with the adventures of a young girl who traveled through time.
Friendship – A close and supportive relationship between two or more people. – Example sentence: The story highlighted the importance of friendship and how it helped the characters overcome challenges.
Bravery – The quality of being courageous and facing fears or challenges with confidence. – Example sentence: The knight showed great bravery when he fought the dragon to protect the village.
Dreams – Thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep, or aspirations and goals one hopes to achieve. – Example sentence: The protagonist’s dreams of becoming a famous actor inspired her to audition for the school play.
Knight – A warrior of noble birth who served a king or lord in the medieval period, often depicted as wearing armor and riding a horse. – Example sentence: The knight pledged to defend the kingdom and uphold justice wherever he went.
Cooking – The practice or skill of preparing food by combining, mixing, and heating ingredients. – Example sentence: In the play, the character’s love for cooking brought the community together for a grand feast.
Kindness – The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate towards others. – Example sentence: The fairy tale taught us that kindness can transform even the coldest hearts.
Imagination – The ability to form new ideas, images, or concepts not present to the senses. – Example sentence: The author’s vivid imagination created a world where animals could talk and trees could walk.
