ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 1 If You’re Happy And You Know It | Old Friends, New Friends | Circle Time with Khan Academy Kids
Hello, friends! I’m Caroline from the Khan Academy Kids team, and I’m so happy to see you here today. I’m joined by my friend Sophie. Hi, Sophie!
Today, we’re going to have a lot of fun. We’ll sing a song, read a book, and play some games. First, let’s welcome Caitie from Super Simple and Caitie’s Classroom. Hi, Caitie!
Caitie is here to sing a song with us. Are you ready to clap your hands, stomp your feet, and shout “Hooray”? Let’s sing together!
We sang “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” and it was so much fun! We clapped, stomped, and even did some jumping and spinning. Singing and dancing always make us feel happy!
Now, let’s read a book called “Old Friends, New Friends” by Cynthia Platt. It’s about Scorpion and Mouse, who are best friends. One day, they meet a new friend, Toad. At first, Mouse feels a little left out because Scorpion and Toad are playing new games.
But don’t worry! Scorpion talks to Mouse, and they all find a way to play together. They learn that it’s important to include everyone and try new things. In the end, they all have fun making sand art together.
After the story, we played a game where we put pictures from the story in order. We also answered questions about why Mouse felt sad and how she felt better. It was a great way to understand the story better.
Then, Sophie and I played tic-tac-toe, which is also known as noughts and crosses. We had a fun game, and it ended in a tie, which we call a cat’s game. It’s always fun to play games with friends!
We also played “I Spy,” where we guessed things based on clues. Sophie gave clues about things with wings and lots of colors, and we guessed butterflies and rainbows. It was so much fun!
Finally, we played a game where Sophie had to guess what I was thinking about. I gave clues like “fun to play with,” “brown and white,” and “fluffy and warm.” Can you guess what it was? It was my dog!
It’s almost time to say goodbye, but I had so much fun with all of you today. Thank you for joining Circle Time with me, Sophie, and the Khan Academy Kids team. We can’t wait to see you again tomorrow. Bye-bye!
Friendship Art Collage: Gather some old magazines, newspapers, or printed images. Cut out pictures of people, animals, or things that make you think of friendship and fun. Create a collage on a piece of paper that shows what friendship means to you. Think about how Scorpion, Mouse, and Toad found ways to play together. Share your collage with a friend or family member and explain why you chose each picture.
Feelings Charades: With a friend or family member, take turns acting out different feelings without using words. You can use feelings like happy, sad, excited, or left out. The other person has to guess the feeling. After each turn, talk about a time you felt that way and what helped you feel better, just like Mouse did in the story.
Nature’s I Spy: Go outside and play a game of “I Spy” using things you see in nature. Look for things that are colorful, have interesting shapes, or make you feel happy. For example, you might say, “I spy something green and tall,” and the answer could be a tree. This activity helps you notice the beauty around you and can make you feel as happy as singing and dancing!
