ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 1 Kristi Yamaguchi Reads Cara’s Kindness | Helping Our Friends | Circle Time with Khan Academy Kids
Hey there, friends! It’s Sophie from Khan Academy Kids, and I’m super excited to have you join us for Circle Time today. How are you all feeling? Some of you are happy, and some are excited, and I can’t wait to share what we have planned!
Today, we have a very special guest, Kristi Yamaguchi! Kristi is an Olympic gold medalist in figure skating and a children’s book author. Isn’t that amazing? Let’s say hi to Kristi!
Kristi is here to read her book, “Cara’s Kindness.” It’s a fun story with lots of animal friends, and the illustrations are by John Lee. Let’s dive into the story!
Cara the cat was practicing skating at the Ice House rink. She was trying to find the right music for her performance but noticed Darby the dog looking sad. Darby was afraid to skate, so Cara offered to help him. With Cara’s support, Darby learned to skate and felt more confident.
Cara told Darby to “pass on the kindness,” meaning he should help someone else when he gets the chance. Later, Darby shared his lunch with Pax the polar bear, who forgot his lunchbox. Darby told Pax the same thing: “pass on the kindness.”
As the story continues, Pax helps Marky the monkey by retrieving his ball from a lake. Marky is grateful and is reminded to pass on the kindness too. The kindness chain continues when Cara and Marky invite Samantha the skunk to join their kickball game, making her feel included and happy.
Cara was nervous about her skating performance because she couldn’t find the right music. But her friend Milo the mole offered to play a special song he wrote just for her. With the support of her friends, Cara performed beautifully and received a standing ovation from the audience.
The story shows how small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Cara’s kindness came full circle, and her friends were there to support her when she needed it most. Kristi and Sophie remind us that being kind to others can make the world a better place.
Kristi shares some simple ways to show kindness, like helping a friend, inviting someone to play, or sharing a toy or book. Remember, kindness doesn’t always come back right away, but it will eventually. It’s important to be patient and keep spreading kindness.
We had a wonderful time with Kristi Yamaguchi, and we’re inspired to go out and practice kindness. Let’s say a big thank you to Kristi for joining us and sharing her story. Bye for now from Sophie and all of us at Khan Academy Kids. Let’s keep spreading kindness!
Kindness Chain Activity: Create a “Kindness Chain” with your friends or family. Start by doing a small act of kindness for someone, like helping them with a task or sharing a toy. Then, ask them to “pass on the kindness” by doing something nice for someone else. See how long you can keep the kindness chain going! Talk about how it feels to give and receive kindness.
Kindness Journal: Start a kindness journal where you can draw or write about acts of kindness you see or do each day. At the end of the week, share your favorite kindness moment with a family member or friend. Discuss how these acts of kindness made you and others feel.
Kindness Scavenger Hunt: Go on a kindness scavenger hunt in your neighborhood or at school. Look for opportunities to be kind, like picking up litter, holding the door open for someone, or giving a compliment. Make a list of all the kind acts you did or saw, and share it with your class or family.
