Hello, friends! Today, we’re going to read a special story called “My Name is Not Refugee” by Kate Milner. Are you ready for an adventure?
In the story, a little child is told by their mom, “We have to leave our town because it’s not safe.” Imagine having to say goodbye to your friends. What would you pack in your bag if you could only take what you can carry?
Leaving the town might feel a bit sad, but also exciting! Can you imagine living in a place where there’s no water in the taps or no one to pick up the trash? It’s important to be thankful for what we have.
As they travel, they will march, dance, skate, run, and walk a lot. How far do you think you could walk? Sometimes, it might get a little boring. What fun games could you play to pass the time?
On their journey, they will meet other people. It’s always good to hold an adult’s hand when you need to. They will see lots of new things. Do you like cars and trucks?
They will sleep in different places. Where do you think you would brush your teeth or change your clothes? They will hear words they don’t understand. Can you speak more than one language? They will also try new foods. What’s the strangest food you’ve ever tasted?
Finally, they will reach a safe place where they can unpack. What things would remind you of your old home? Soon, those strange words will start to make sense. Even though people might call them “refugee,” remember, that’s not their name.
Did you enjoy the story “My Name is Not Refugee”? It’s a little sad but also full of hope. It’s a reminder to be thankful for everything we have. Thanks for joining us today! We hope to see you again soon. Take care and bye for now!
Pack Your Adventure Bag: Imagine you are going on a journey like the child in the story. What would you pack in your bag if you could only take five things? Draw a picture of your bag and the items you would bring. Share your drawing with a friend and explain why you chose each item.
Walk and Talk: Go on a short walk with a family member or friend. As you walk, talk about what you see around you. Imagine you are on a long journey like the characters in the story. What games could you play to make the walk more fun? Try playing one of these games during your walk.
New Foods Adventure: With the help of an adult, try a food you have never tasted before. It could be something from a different country or just a new fruit or vegetable. After tasting it, describe what it tastes like and how it makes you feel. Would you eat it again? Why or why not?
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Hi there! Welcome to the Storytime Family. Today, we’re going to be reading “My Name is Not Refugee” by Kate Milner.
“My name is not refugee. We have to leave this town,” my mother told me. “It’s not safe for us,” she said. “Shall I tell you what it will be like? We’ll have to say goodbye to old friends. You can pack your own bag, but remember only to take what you can carry. What would you take?”
We’ll say goodbye to our town. It will be a bit sad but quite exciting too. Do you think you could live in a place where there is no water in the taps and no one to pick up the rubbish? Aren’t you grateful for everything you have, my child?
We’ll march and dance and skate and run and walk and walk and walk and wait and wait and wait and get up again and walk and walk. How far could you walk? Sometimes we will be by ourselves; it might get a bit boring. What games can you think of?
Sometimes we will be with other people. Do you always hold on to an adult’s hand when you should? We will see lots of new and interesting things. Do you like cars and lorries? We’ll sleep in some strange places. Where would you brush your teeth or change your pants?
We’ll hear words we don’t understand. Can you speak more than one language? And taste new foods. What is the weirdest food you have ever eaten?
We’ll get to a place where we are safe and we can unpack. What things would remind you of your old home? And soon those strange words will start to make sense. You’ll be called refugee, but remember, refugee is not your name.
The end.
How did you like “My Name is Not Refugee”? It’s quite a sad story but also inspiring. Hope you’re grateful for everything you have. Leave us a comment! Don’t forget to give us a like and subscribe. Tap on the notification button for the next story. To buy this book, find the links in the description below.
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