ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 1 Doing Your Best | Create Your Own Olympic Games | Make A Torch | Circle Time with Khan Academy Kids
Hi there, young learners! Welcome to a special episode of Circle Time with Khan Academy Kids. I’m Sophie, and I’m thrilled to have you here today. Joining me is my friend Paul. Let’s say hi to Paul!
Today, we’re reading a book called “The Best” by Cynthia Platt. It’s about a kid named Peck who wants to be the best at everything. As Peck’s dad drops him off at the Kids’ Club, he tells Peck to do his best. Peck wonders how he can be the best today.
At the Kids’ Club, Peck plays tag and tells his friends he’s the fastest. During mindfulness time, Peck tries to be the calmest. At Reya’s birthday party, Peck wants to be the oldest, even though it’s not his birthday. Peck tries to be the best at everything, but his friends are confused by his competitiveness.
Peck’s friends help him understand that being the best doesn’t mean being better than everyone else. It’s about doing your best and improving yourself. Sandy reminds Peck that even if she’s not the fastest, she’s faster than she was yesterday. Peck realizes that doing your best is what truly matters.
Speaking of doing your best, have you heard of the Olympics? It’s a special event where talented people from around the world come together to compete in sports like swimming, gymnastics, and track and field. The Olympics are happening in Japan right now!
Paul’s favorite part of the Olympics is the torch relay. It’s a team effort where people pass a torch from one person to another, leading to the start of the Olympics. It’s all about teamwork and doing your best.
Let’s make our own Olympic torch at home! Find something that looks like a torch, like a rolled-up piece of paper. Add some pretend flames with ribbons or paper. Now, you have your own torch to pass around, just like in the Olympics!
Our friends have been busy creating amazing drawings. Irene drew all the Khan Academy Kids characters, and Zarin made colorful headshots of them. Anastasia drew Reya under a rainbow, and Scott shared a picture of Sandy. Great job, everyone!
Remember, it’s important to encourage each other. If someone can’t do something the fastest or the best, remind them that doing their best is what counts. As the Olympics begin, try some activities at home and show us what you love to do!
Let’s try some Olympic activities at home! You can go scootering, play baseball, lift weights, or have a race with toy cars. Try badminton or go for a swim if you can. Remember to stay safe and have fun!
Thanks for joining us today on Circle Time. We hope you had fun and learned something new. Remember, as long as you do your best, that’s all that matters. See you next time for more reading, activities, and fun. Goodbye from Paul, Sophie, and Khan Academy Kids!
Create a “Best Effort” Chart: Draw a chart with three columns labeled “Activity,” “My Best Effort,” and “Improvement.” Each day, pick an activity you want to improve in, like drawing, running, or reading. Write it in the “Activity” column. After you try your best, fill in the “My Best Effort” column with what you did well. At the end of the week, look back and write down how you’ve improved in the “Improvement” column. Discuss with a parent or friend how focusing on doing your best helped you get better.
Teamwork Relay Race: Gather some friends or family members and create a simple relay race in your backyard or a park. Use a rolled-up piece of paper as your “torch.” Take turns running and passing the torch to the next person. After the race, talk about how working together as a team helped everyone do their best. How did it feel to encourage each other during the race?
Mindfulness Moment: Find a quiet spot and sit comfortably. Close your eyes and take deep breaths, just like Peck during mindfulness time. Think about something you did today where you tried your best. How did it make you feel? Share your thoughts with a family member or friend. Remember, being calm and focused can help you do your best in any activity.
