ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 1 Let Your Imagination Soar! | Sidewalk Chalk Read Aloud Book | Circle Time with Khan Academy Kids
Hey there! Today, we’re diving into a fun story from Khan Academy Kids called “Sidewalk Chalk.” Our friends Caroline and Sophie are here to guide us through this exciting adventure. Let’s see what Peck, the main character, is up to!
Peck was feeling a bit bored because his friends were busy and couldn’t play with him. He wished he could go camping or swimming. Then, he had a brilliant idea! Peck decided to use his imagination and some chalk to create his own adventure right at home.
First, Peck drew a huge mountain with his chalk, imagining it as a perfect camping spot. He set up a pretend tent and then thought about cooling off. So, he drew a blue lake and pretended to swim in it with goggles and flippers. Isn’t that creative?
Peck’s adventure didn’t stop there. As it got dark, he wanted to look at the stars. So, he decided to make a telescope. Sophie showed us how we can use simple things like wrapping paper or even our hands to pretend we’re looking through a telescope. What do you see through your telescope?
Later, Peck’s friends Kodi and Ollo joined him. They drew a campfire and toasted marshmallows together. What a cozy camp they created with just chalk and imagination!
After the story, we learned about the “ch” sound. When the letter C and H come together, they make the “ch” sound, like in “cheese” or “chick.” We practiced finding words that start with this sound and even did a fun matching activity.
We discovered words like “camp” that start with the “c” sound and “chalk” that start with the “ch” sound. Peck used chalk to draw his adventure, and it was chilly at his camp, which also starts with “ch.” Isn’t it fun to learn new sounds?
Before we wrapped up, Caroline and Sophie asked us what we would create with a piece of chalk. Some friends imagined drawing a school or a zoo. With chalk and imagination, the possibilities are endless!
Thanks for joining us today. Remember, with a little creativity, you can turn any day into an adventure. We can’t wait to see you again tomorrow for more fun and learning. Bye for now!
Chalk Adventure Map: Grab some sidewalk chalk and head outside with a grown-up. Draw a big map on the ground, just like Peck did. Think about what you want to include in your adventure. Maybe a mountain, a river, or even a treasure island! Use your imagination to create a story around your map. What happens at each place you drew? Share your story with a friend or family member.
Sound Hunt: Go on a “ch” sound hunt around your house or classroom. Look for objects that start with the “ch” sound, like “chair” or “chocolate.” Make a list of all the “ch” words you find. Can you think of more words that start with the “ch” sound? Try to use them in a sentence or draw a picture of them with your chalk.
Imagination Telescope: Make your own pretend telescope using a cardboard tube or by rolling up a piece of paper. Go outside or look out a window and pretend to see different things through your telescope. What do you imagine is out there? Maybe a spaceship or a magical forest? Draw what you see with your chalk or tell someone about your imaginative discoveries.
