ClassX Video Lessons Grade Kindergarten Gently, Bentley! A story about taking a step back & being softer
Hello, friends! How are you today? I hope you’re having fun at school and reading lots of books. Today, we’re going to talk about a story called “Gently Bentley.” It’s all about learning to be gentle and calm. Let’s have some fun together!
This is Bentley Oliver Anthony Brown. Bentley is five and a half years old. He is a bright and brave little boy who is full of energy! Sometimes, Bentley gets so excited that he forgets to be gentle.
One morning, Bentley was having eggs for breakfast. He was in such a hurry that the egg yolk went everywhere! Oh no, what a mess!
When it was time to go to school, Bentley ran down the stairs super fast. He was so quick that the ceiling made a funny noise! Bentley sure is speedy!
At school, Bentley was in a rush to get his pencils and books. He was so excited that everything went flying! It was hard for him to hold onto his things.
During break time, Bentley loved to play chase. But sometimes, his friends weren’t sure about playing because Bentley was so fast!
On the way home, Bentley wanted to see the ducks. But the ducks had other plans and swam away. Maybe they wanted some quiet time too!
Later that night, Bentley saw a baby sleeping in a crib. The baby was very quiet, and Bentley decided to be very, very gentle. Good job, Bentley!
Look at how calm everyone is! Sometimes, it’s nice to slow down, relax, and enjoy the moment. Being gentle can make everyone happy!
I hope you liked “Gently Bentley.” Remember to be gentle and take care of yourself and your family. See you next time for more fun stories. Bye-bye!
Gentle Hands Activity: Let’s practice being gentle with our hands! Find a soft toy or a pillow at home. Pretend it’s a little animal or a baby. Practice holding and touching it gently. Can you think of other things you need to be gentle with? Share your ideas with a friend or family member.
Slow Motion Race: Just like Bentley, sometimes we need to slow down. Have a slow-motion race with your friends or family. Walk as slowly as you can from one side of the room to the other. Notice how it feels to move slowly. Is it different from moving fast? Talk about when it might be important to slow down in real life.
Quiet Time Observation: Find a quiet spot in your home or outside. Sit down and close your eyes for a minute. Listen to the sounds around you. What do you hear? Afterward, draw a picture of what you imagined or heard. Discuss with someone how being quiet and gentle can help us notice things we might miss when we’re rushing.
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Hi everyone! Welcome back to the Storytime Family. How have you been? I hope you’ve been back at school and reading lots of books. Today, we have “Gently Bentley,” a book about being more gentle and calming down.
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“Gently Bentley”
This is a picture of Bentley Oliver Anthony Brown. He’s five and a half years old, a bright little spark, very tough, and very bold. Bentley is full of energy and gets excited easily, and sometimes this can get him into trouble.
There was the time Bentley had eggs for breakfast. He was in such a rush that the yolk went everywhere.
When it was time to go to school, Bentley ran down the stairs with such thunderous haste that the ceiling cracked.
It was the same story at school. Bentley was in such a rush to fetch his pencils and books that it was difficult for him to hold onto them—everything just went flying.
During break, he loved to play chase, but his friends weren’t so sure.
On the way home, Bentley wanted to see the ducks, but the ducks had other ideas.
Later that night, Bentley spotted the baby sleeping in a cot. The baby was very quiet, and this time Bentley was very, very gentle.
Look at how calm they all are! Sometimes it’s nice to calm down and just relax a little bit and enjoy the moment.
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