ClassX Video Lessons Grade Kindergarten How To Catch A Star by Oliver Jeffers | CHILDREN’S BOOK READ ALOUD
Hi there! Today, we’re going to hear a fun story called “How to Catch a Star” by Oliver Jeffers. Are you ready? Let’s go!
Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved stars very much. Every night, he would look out his window and wish he could have a star of his own. He dreamed about playing hide and seek and going on long walks with his star friend.
The boy decided he wanted to catch a star. He thought if he woke up early in the morning, he might find a tired star that he could catch. So, he got up at sunrise and waited and waited. He even had lunch while he waited!
Finally, just before the sun went away, he saw a star! He tried to jump up and grab it, but it was too high. He climbed the tallest tree he could find, but the star was still too far away.
The boy thought about using a rope to catch the star, but it was too heavy. He even thought about flying in a spaceship, but his spaceship was made of paper and couldn’t fly. He asked a seagull for help, but the seagull didn’t want to help.
The boy was worried he would never catch a star. Then, he saw something shiny in the water. It was the prettiest star he had ever seen! He tried to catch it, but it slipped through his fingers.
Feeling a little sad, the boy started walking home. Suddenly, he saw something on the sand. It was a star! But wait, it was a starfish! The boy was so happy because he finally had his very own star.
Thanks for listening to “How to Catch a Star” with us! We hope you enjoyed the story. Remember, sometimes dreams come true in unexpected ways. See you next time for more fun stories!
Starry Night Observation: Tonight, with the help of an adult, go outside and look up at the night sky. Can you find any stars? How many can you count? Try to spot the brightest star you can see. Talk about how far away the stars are and imagine what it would be like to have one as a friend, just like the boy in the story.
Create Your Own Star: Use craft materials like paper, glitter, and markers to make your own star. Think about what your star would look like if it were your friend. Would it have a smiley face? Would it be big or small? Once you’re done, share your star with the class and tell a story about an adventure you would have with your star friend.
Star Hunt Game: Hide star-shaped cutouts around the classroom or playground. Let the children go on a “star hunt” to find them. After the hunt, gather together and discuss how it felt to search for stars, just like the boy in the story. What was easy or hard about finding them? What did you learn about looking for things that are special to you?
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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[Music] Welcome to Story Time with Ryan. Today’s book is “How to Catch a Star” by Oliver Jeffers. Let’s get started!
“How to Catch a Star” by Oliver Jeffers. Once there was a boy who loved stars very much.
That was a good book! Whoa, what are you doing, Craig? He’s going to try and catch a star, and that’s impossible!
Maybe he’ll get lucky; give him a chance!
Read the book; you might be disappointed at the end.
I don’t think I will be!
Bet you a stone!
Deal! If he catches a star, I’ll give you a star.
Every night, the boy watched the stars from his window and wished he had one of his very own.
Good luck with that!
He dreamed of how this star would be his friend; they would play hide and seek and take long walks together.
Nope, nope, nope!
What’s the hottest thing you’ve ever touched?
Boiling water!
Times that by a million; that’s how hot stars are!
Don’t say no to dreams!
The boy decided he would try to catch one. He thought that getting up early in the morning would be best because then the star would be tired from being up in the sky all night.
The next day, he set out at sunrise, but he could not see a star anywhere. So he sat down and waited for one to appear.
Oh, let me guess how long he waited? An hour until nighttime?
What? He waited and waited, had lunch, and waited some more. Finally, just before the sun was about to go away, he saw a star.
Okay, so not technically nighttime, but just about.
Well, you might be wrong about that!
Probably not, but you never know.
The boy tried to jump up and grab it, but he could not jump high enough. So very carefully, he climbed to the top of the tallest tree he could find, but the star was still way out of reach.
Maybe there’s a closer star?
Millions of miles away! Just go for one!
He thought he might lasso the star with the life preserver from his father’s boat, but it was much too heavy for him to carry.
If only he could fly up in a spaceship and just grab the star! But the only spaceship he owned was made of paper, and it didn’t fly well at all.
Now we’re actually approaching a decent strategy!
Perhaps he could get a seagull to help him fly up into the sky to reach his star, but the only seagull he could find didn’t want to help.
That’s a terrible idea!
Also, seagulls don’t speak English!
The boy worried he would never catch a star. Just then, he noticed something floating in the water. It was the prettiest star he had ever seen—a baby star! It must have fallen from the sky.
He tried to fish it out with his hands, but when the boy reached out to touch the star, it just rippled through his fingers.
Maybe it’s just deeper; keep going!
Now the boy was sad, but in his heart, the wish just wouldn’t give up. Slowly, he began walking home, and that’s when he saw it washed up on the bright golden sand.
The boy had caught a star—his very own star!
What did he catch?
A star!
But you said it couldn’t be done!
But it’s a starfish!
But it’s a star!
Correct!
How hot is it?
Not a million degrees, thank you very much!
Is he walking with it on the beach?
Yes!
Did the star start at the end of the beach?
Yes!
How to catch a star by Oliver Jeffers.
Thanks for watching Story Time with Ryan and Craig!
Craig, you owe me a star!
No, I said it! I bet you a star!
How do I get it?
I don’t know; let me know when you figure it out!
We’ll see you next time! Whoo!
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