ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 1 Elephant Animal Facts | Workout for Kids with Coach Kelli | Circle Time with Khan Academy Kids
Hello, friends! Welcome to Circle Time with Khan Academy Kids. I’m Caroline, and I’m here with my friend Sophie. Today, we’re going to talk about one of our favorite animals: elephants!
Our first book is about baby elephants. Did you know a baby elephant is called a calf? It lives with a group of female elephants called a herd. The calf stays with the herd for at least two years, and its mom takes care of it.
When a calf is born, it struggles to stand, and its mom helps by giving it a lift. The calf drinks its mom’s milk for food. For a bath, the mom sprays the calf with her trunk, just like a shower!
If the calf is in danger, the mom makes a loud trumpet sound to call for help, and the herd gathers around to protect the calf. The calf learns to use its trunk by watching its mom, even using it to hold her tail to stay close.
The word “elephant” starts with the letter E, which makes the “e” sound. Let’s trace the letter E and learn that “elephant” has three syllables: el-e-phant.
Our next story is about Ollo, a blue elephant. When Ollo’s friend Kodi didn’t show up at the kids’ club, Ollo started to worry. To feel better, Ollo painted and colored. When Kodi finally arrived, Ollo was relieved and happy to make art together.
It’s important to do things you love when you’re worried, like painting or reaching out to friends. You can make a card or call them with the help of a grownup.
We have a special show-and-tell from our friend Dian Dian, who drew a picture of Ollo. Dian Dian lives in Hong Kong, but her family is from Taiwan. She sent us a lovely drawing of Ollo with a big trunk and pink ears. Thank you, Dian Dian!
Now, let’s exercise with Coach Kelli and her helpers, Grayson, Ella, and Collin. Exercise is important because it helps boost your brain for learning. We’ll learn three exercises: up-downs, squats, and tuck-ups.
For up-downs, go down to your hands, jump your feet back, then jump up. For squats, stand with your feet as wide as your hips, squat down, and stand back up. For tuck-ups, lay down, bend your knees, and tuck them in.
Remember to have water nearby to stay hydrated. Let’s do these exercises together to stay healthy and fit!
Thank you for joining us today. We learned about baby elephants, practiced the letter E, met Ollo, and exercised with Coach Kelli. Try drawing Ollo or doing the exercises at home. See you next time!
Goodbye from Caroline, Sophie, and the Khan Academy Kids Team!
Elephant Observation Walk: Next time you visit a zoo or watch a nature documentary, pay close attention to the elephants. Can you spot a baby elephant, or calf, with its herd? Notice how the elephants use their trunks. Try to draw a picture of what you see and share it with your friends or family.
Letter E Hunt: Go on a letter hunt around your home or classroom. Look for objects that start with the letter E, just like “elephant.” Make a list or draw pictures of the items you find. How many can you discover?
Elephant Trunk Game: Pretend your arm is an elephant’s trunk. Try picking up different objects using only your “trunk.” How does it feel? Is it easy or hard? This will help you understand how elephants use their trunks in many ways, just like we use our hands.
