Hello, friends! How are you today? Is the sun shining where you are? It was rainy here this morning, but now the weather is nice. I might go play outside later. What about you?
Are you ready to read a fun book with me? Today, we have a special story called “It’s Not That Big a Deal” by Ron Karis. Let’s see what it’s all about!
Sometimes, little things happen that might seem like a big deal, but guess what? They’re not! Let’s find out more:
What is a big deal is that your mommy and daddy love you very much, no matter what happens. They can’t imagine life without you! But remember, try to flush the potty!
Can you think of something that’s not a big deal? Maybe it’s not a big deal if you color outside the lines. What do you think?
That was “It’s Not That Big a Deal.” Always remember, your mommy and daddy will always love you, no matter what. Isn’t that wonderful?
If you liked this story, you can find more like it. Don’t forget to take care of your mommy, daddy, and yourself. We’ll see you again soon. Bye!
Make a “Not a Big Deal” Collage: Gather some old magazines, newspapers, or printed pictures. Ask the children to cut out images of things that might seem like a big deal but really aren’t, like a spilled drink or a messy room. Help them glue these images onto a large piece of paper to create a collage. Discuss each picture and why it’s not a big deal, reinforcing the idea that everyone makes mistakes and that’s okay.
Role-Playing Scenarios: Set up a simple role-play activity where children act out different scenarios from the story, such as spilling milk or being shy around grown-ups. Encourage them to express how they feel in these situations and then discuss why it’s not a big deal. This helps them practice empathy and understand that everyone experiences similar situations.
Big Deal vs. Not a Big Deal Sorting Game: Create two boxes labeled “Big Deal” and “Not a Big Deal.” Provide children with cards that have different scenarios written or drawn on them, such as “losing a toy” or “helping a friend.” Ask the children to sort the cards into the appropriate boxes. After sorting, discuss why some things are a big deal and others are not, emphasizing the importance of love and understanding.
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Hi everyone! Welcome back to the Storytime Family. How’s everyone doing today? Is it sunny where you are? It was pretty rainy this morning, but now it’s looking really good. I think I might go play outside after this. How about you?
Are you ready to read a book? Today we have “It’s Not That Big a Deal” by Ron Karis.
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Are you ready? Let’s check it out!
“It’s Not That Big a Deal”
It’s not a big deal if you spill your cup of milk.
It’s not that big a deal if you forgot to flush the potty.
It’s not that big a deal if your room is a bit of a mess.
It’s not that big a deal if you knock your sister down by mistake.
It’s not that big a deal if you take a little longer to get ready.
It’s not that big a deal if you accidentally broke something at the store.
It’s not that big a deal if you track some dirt into the car.
It’s not a big deal if you’re shy around grown-ups.
It’s not that big a deal if you didn’t finish every bite on your plate.
It’s not a big deal if you always leave your clothes inside out.
What is a big deal is that no matter what happens each day, mommy and daddy love you very much, and we could not imagine life without you. But seriously though, don’t forget to flush the potty!
This one’s for you to create: It’s not a big deal if… what do you think is not such a big deal?
And that was “It’s Not That Big a Deal.” But it is true, your mommy and daddy will always love you no matter what. I know that for sure.
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Till we see you again, take care of your mommy and daddy and yourself, and we’ll see you back here soon. Bye!
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