ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English Learning with Alex – A story about kids’ autonomy
Alex is growing up and learning to do things on his own. One day, his mom asked him to go to Mr. Muffin’s bakery to buy some bread and a birthday cake for his party. Alex was excited to go by himself!
When Alex arrived at the bakery, he greeted Mr. Muffin with a big smile. “Good morning, Mr. Muffin! I need a loaf of bread and a chocolate cake for my birthday party,” Alex said.
“Is today your birthday, Alex? Happy birthday!” Mr. Muffin replied. “Here you go. This is one of my best cakes. That’ll be six coins.”
“Thanks, Mr. Muffin! It looks great. Here’s the money,” Alex said, handing over the coins.
A bakery is a place where you can buy yummy things like bread, cakes, pies, pastries, and cookies. Bakers make bread by mixing flour, yeast, salt, and water. They knead the dough and bake it in the oven.
Next, Alex went to the hair salon because his hair was getting long. He wanted to look nice for his birthday.
“Come in and take a seat, Alex,” said Mr. Curl, the hairdresser. “Your hair has grown a lot! I’ll trim it a bit and cut your bangs. You’ll look great!”
“Okay, Mr. Curl, that sounds good,” Alex agreed.
After a few minutes, Mr. Curl was done. “Do you like it?” he asked.
“Yeah, it’s great! My family was right; now I look much more elegant,” Alex replied.
At a hair salon, you can get your hair cut or styled. Hairdressers use scissors, combs, brushes, and a hair dryer to make your hair look nice.
Alex also needed to visit the doctor to get his 10-year-old shot. He was a little scared, but he knew it was important.
“Hi, Dr. Vitamin! I’m here for my shot because it’s my 10th birthday. Will it hurt?” Alex asked nervously.
“Hi, Alex! Vaccines help prevent diseases. Sit here and hold out your arm,” Dr. Vitamin said. “There you go! All done. Have a wonderful day, Alex.”
“Thank you, Doctor! It was quick, and it didn’t hurt much,” Alex said with relief.
We go to the doctor when we’re sick or need a check-up. Doctors and nurses help us stay healthy. Hospitals are places where they work and also train new doctors.
Finally, it was time for Alex’s birthday party! He invited his friends and family to celebrate at his house. Everyone sang happy birthday, and Alex blew out the candles on his cake.
“Thanks for coming! I’m so glad you’re all here,” Alex said happily. “Let’s have a great time!”
A birthday party is a fun celebration of the day you were born. Friends and family come together, bring gifts, and enjoy cake while singing happy birthday.
For the first time, Alex went to a cafe with his friends without any adults. They were excited to have a snack and chat.
“Hi, Mr. Syrup! My friends and I are here for a snack. It’s my birthday, and we’re on our own!” Alex said.
“Happy birthday, Alex! What would you like?” Mr. Syrup asked.
“We’ll have pancakes and shakes,” Alex decided.
After enjoying their delicious snacks, Alex paid the bill. “Yum! Everything was scrumptious. Thank you!” he said.
A cafe is a place where you can eat or drink. You choose what you want from a menu and order from the server. It’s a great place to relax and enjoy time with friends.
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Role-Playing Adventure: Gather some friends or family members and set up a pretend play area with different stations like a bakery, hair salon, doctor’s office, and cafe. Take turns being the customer and the worker at each place. Use play money and props to make it more fun. Think about how Alex felt when he visited each place and try to express those feelings during your play.
Baking Fun: With the help of an adult, try baking something simple like cookies or a small cake at home. Talk about the ingredients you use and the steps you take, just like bakers do in a bakery. Notice how the dough changes when you mix and bake it. Share your baked goods with your family and pretend you are Mr. Muffin serving Alex!
Observation Walk: Take a walk around your neighborhood with a family member and look for real-life examples of the places Alex visited, like a bakery, hair salon, or cafe. Discuss what you see and how these places help people in their daily lives. Try to imagine what it would be like to visit them on your own, just like Alex did.
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Alex is growing up. His mom asked him to go to Mr. Muffin’s bakery to buy bread and his birthday cake. Alex loves the idea of going by himself.
“Good morning, Mr. Muffin! I need to buy a loaf of bread and a chocolate cake for my birthday party.”
“Is today your birthday, Alex? Happy birthday! Here you go. I hope you like it. This is one of my best cakes. That’ll be six coins.”
“Thanks, Mr. Muffin! It looks great. Here’s the money.”
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A bakery is a store that sells bread and other products like cakes, pies, pastries, and cookies. Bakers make bread dough with flour, yeast, salt, and water, then they knead it and put it in the oven.
Alex goes to the hair salon. His hair has gotten really long, and he needs to get it cut. Besides, it’s his birthday, and he wants to look sharp.
“Come in and take a seat, Alex. Look how much your hair has grown! I think I’ll take it up a bit behind and cut your bangs back. You’ll look so much better.”
“Okay, Mr. Curl, I think that’s a good idea. You can start cutting whenever you want.”
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“Almost done here! I’ll dry your hair, and in two minutes, we’ll be through. Do you like it?”
“Yeah, it’s great! My family was right; now I look much more elegant.”
You go to the hair salon when you want to get your hair cut or styled. The hairdresser uses scissors, combs, brushes, and a hair dryer to make us look great.
“Thank you! Here’s the six coins.”
Alex has to go to the doctor to get his 10-year-old shot. He’s scared, but his mom told him that he has to go to the doctor before he can start getting things ready for his birthday party.
“Hi, Dr. Vitamin! I’m here to get my shot because today’s my 10th birthday. I’m a little scared. Will it hurt?”
Alex takes deep breaths and counts to 10 to calm himself down.
“Hi, Alex! Vaccines are really important to prevent diseases. Sit here on the examining table and hold out your arm so I can give you your shot. There you go! That was fast, wasn’t it? Now you’re vaccinated. Have a wonderful day, Alex.”
“Thank you, Doctor! You’ve been so nice. It hurt a little, but it was over so quickly I hardly noticed.”
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You go to the hospital when you’re sick. Doctors and nurses work there to take care of us. Hospitals also do research and train new doctors.
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The wait is over; it’s finally Alex’s 10th birthday! He’s invited his friends and family for a party at his house. They all sing happy birthday, and Alex will blow out the candles on his birthday cake.
“Thanks for coming! I’m so glad you’ve all come to my house. I was really nervous. We’re going to have a great time! I was so excited to celebrate with you and give you my gift, Alex. I hope you like it! Happy birthday!”
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“Thanks, everybody! I wish this day would never end. Now all we have left to do is sing happy birthday and eat cake.”
Your birthday is a celebration of the day you were born. You usually have a party with your friends and family. Guests bring gifts for the birthday person, who blows out candles on a cake while everyone sings happy birthday.
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This is the first time Alex is going to have a snack at a cafe alone with his friends. They’re going to have a fantastic time.
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“Hi, Mr. Syrup! My friends and I are here to have a snack for my birthday. It’s the first time we’re coming alone, so we can talk about whatever we want. Now doesn’t that sound like fun?”
“Happy birthday, Alex! What would you like for a snack?”
“We’ll have pancakes and shakes.”
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“Here’s everything, guys! I hope you like it.”
“Here’s the check.”
“Yum! Everything was scrumptious. Here’s the money. Thank you!”
A cafe is a place where you can have something to eat or drink. All the things you can eat or drink are written down in the menu. People choose what they want and order from the server.
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