ClassX Video Lessons Grade Kindergarten Firefighter Ted by Andrea Beaty & Pascal Lemaitre – Read Aloud Story for Kids
Hi friends! Today, we’re going to read a fun story called “Firefighter Ted” by Andrea Beaty and Pascal Lemaitre. Are you ready? Let’s go!
One morning, Ted woke up and smelled something funny. It smelled like smoke! “Oh no,” thought Ted. “I need a firefighter!” But he couldn’t find one anywhere. So, Ted decided to become a firefighter himself!
Every firefighter needs a fire truck, right? Ted found one and thought, “Wow, I’m lucky!” But he also needed a fire extinguisher. Since he couldn’t find one, he made his own. Now, he was ready to find the fire!
Ted searched his house and found smoke in the kitchen. It was coming from a plate on the table. Ted quickly put out the smoke and helped his mom. “That was your breakfast,” said his mom. “It still is,” said Ted. “And now it’s safe to eat!”
Ted’s mom told him to go to school and remember to be careful. On his way, he saw a hot sidewalk and a little kitten that needed help. Ted saved the kitten, two puppies, and even three tricycles! Everyone was so amazed.
When Ted got to school, the principal was waiting. “You’re late,” said Principal Bingham. But Ted noticed the principal was blocking the fire alarm. He helped him move to a safe spot.
Then, Ted saw the principal’s face turning red. “You’re overheating!” said Ted. He helped him cool down by saying, “Stop, drop, and roll!”
In Mrs. Johnson’s class, everyone was ready for the science fair. Ted led a parade to the cafeteria. “Woo!” cheered the kids. Everyone loves a parade!
In the cafeteria, Ted saw pretend volcanoes that looked dangerous. He quickly stopped them from “erupting” and helped everyone stay safe. Everyone was so surprised!
Suddenly, Ted smelled smoke again. This time, it was coming from Principal Bingham’s pants! Ted helped him and pulled the fire alarm. The sprinklers turned on, and everyone was safe.
The tailor, janitor, and librarian came to help. “Good thing we have Firefighter Ted!” they said.
That night, Ted put away his fire truck and went to bed. He felt happy because he helped everyone stay safe. “I should make a fire safety poster,” he thought. “I just need a paintbrush!”
Hope you enjoyed the story of Firefighter Ted! Remember, you can be a hero too by staying safe. See you next time!
Fire Safety Role Play: Gather some props like a toy fire truck, a hat, and a pretend fire extinguisher. Encourage the children to act out different parts of the story. Ask them to think about what they would do if they smelled smoke or saw a fire. How would they help others like Firefighter Ted did? This activity helps children understand the importance of being prepared and thinking quickly in emergencies.
Create a Fire Safety Poster: Provide the children with paper, crayons, and markers. Ask them to draw a fire safety poster like Ted wanted to make. They can include tips like “Stop, Drop, and Roll” or “Always have an adult check for smoke.” Display their posters in the classroom to remind everyone about fire safety.
Fire Safety Scavenger Hunt: Organize a scavenger hunt where children look for items in the classroom or at home that relate to fire safety, such as smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, or emergency exit signs. Encourage them to discuss why each item is important and how it helps keep people safe.
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Hi kids! Welcome to Story Time Family. Today, we’re going to be reading “Firefighter Ted” by Andrea Beaty and Pascal Lemaitre. Let’s begin!
Firefighter Ted. One morning, Ted woke up and sniffed the air. It smelled like smoke. “That’s not good,” thought Ted. “I need a firefighter!”
Ted looked everywhere but couldn’t find one. Since he couldn’t find a firefighter, he decided to become one himself. But every firefighter needs a fire truck. Firefighter Ted found a fire truck. “I was lucky,” he thought. “I need a fire extinguisher too.”
Firefighter Ted looked everywhere else. Since he couldn’t find a fire extinguisher, he made one. “Now, where’s the fire?”
Firefighter Ted searched the house. The kitchen was filled with smoke rising from a plate on the table. Ted quickly put out the toast and helped his mother to safety. “That was your breakfast,” his mother said. “It still is,” said Ted. “And now it’s nutritious and safe!”
“Go to school,” said his mother. “Remember, only you can prevent breakfast fires!”
It was very hot outside; the sidewalk sizzled and hurt Firefighter Ted’s feet. He saw a kitten on the hot sidewalk that needed help. Firefighter Ted rescued the kitten, two puppies, and three tricycles. The crowd was speechless. “No need to thank me,” said Ted as he waved to the crowd.
When Firefighter Ted arrived at school, the principal was waiting for him in the hallway. “You are late,” said Principal Bingham. Firefighter Ted frowned. “You are blocking the fire alarm,” he said, and he helped the principal to safety.
Principal Bingham turned bright red. “Watch out!” said Firefighter Ted. “You’re overheating!” Principal Bingham’s face turned redder and redder. “Stop, drop, and roll!” said Ted, and he helped Principal Bingham to safety again.
Principal Bingham was speechless and pointed to Mrs. Johnson’s room. “No need to thank me,” said Ted. Mrs. Johnson’s students were in line at the door, ready to see the science fair exhibits in the cafeteria.
A parade started, and Firefighter Ted led the parade down the hall. “Woo!” All the other classes came out to watch. “Everyone loves parades!” said Ted as he waved to the crowd.
Firefighter Ted looked around the cafeteria. There was danger everywhere. “Volcanoes!” yelled Firefighter Ted. He jumped into action. Firefighters had stopped the volcanoes from erupting and helped the students to safety.
They were speechless. “No need to thank me,” said Firefighter Ted. Suddenly, he smelled something burning. A thin stream of smoke rose from Principal Bingham’s pants. The smoke got thicker and thicker, and his pants got hotter and hotter. Principal Bingham ran this way and that. “Help! Call a tailor! Call the janitor! Call the library! Just call somebody!”
But Firefighter Ted was already there. He helped the principal to safety, pulled the fire alarm, and activated the sprinklers. Just then, the tailor arrived with the janitor and the librarian. “You need pants!” said the tailor. “Good thing you have Firefighter Ted,” said the librarian.
“My work here is done,” said Ted. “You can keep the fire extinguisher, and remember, only you can prevent pants fires!”
That night, Ted put away his fire truck and went to bed, knowing he had done a good job. He lay awake for a very long time. “There is so much to know about fire safety,” he thought. “A poster could help everyone understand.”
Ted did not have a poster, but he thought, “I could make one if I had a paintbrush.”
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