ClassX Video Lessons Grade Kindergarten Nipper and the Lunchbox | A story about the power of determination
Hello, friends! How are you today? Did you have fun at school? Did you play outside? It’s a bit cloudy here, but I hope it’s sunny and nice where you are!
Today, we’re going to hear a story about a little dog named Nipper. Nipper loves to do lots of things like snoring, sleeping, and dreaming. But most of all, he loves his best friend, Richard. There’s one thing Nipper doesn’t like, though, and that’s when Richard goes to work.
One morning, Nipper saw something important—Richard forgot his lunchbox! Nipper knew he had to help. So, with a little squeeze and a wiggle, Nipper set off on an adventure to bring the lunchbox to Richard.
On his journey, Nipper faced some challenges. He got a bit lost, and that can be scary! But Nipper was brave and kept going. Some animals noticed the lunchbox and wanted to see what was inside. Luckily, Nipper got some help along the way.
Finally, Nipper arrived at Richard’s work! But where was Richard? Nipper looked everywhere. Just then, Richard came out and saw Nipper. Everyone at the shop was so happy to see him!
Richard had a great idea. That afternoon, he and Nipper shared lunch together. From then on, every day after work was full of fun for both of them!
Wasn’t that a fun story? Do you have a best friend like Nipper and Richard? Tell someone about your best friend and what you like to do together!
If you liked this story, there are many more fun stories waiting for you. Stay warm, and we’ll see you again soon! Bye-bye!
Adventure Map: Create a simple map of Nipper’s journey to Richard’s work. Use crayons and paper to draw the path Nipper took, including any obstacles he faced and the animals he met along the way. Discuss with your friends or family what challenges Nipper encountered and how he overcame them. Can you think of a time when you had to be brave like Nipper?
Lunchbox Detective: Pretend you are Nipper and look around your home or classroom for a “forgotten lunchbox.” Fill a small box with pretend food items or toys. Ask a friend to hide it, and then go on a mini-adventure to find it. Once you find the lunchbox, share what you discovered inside with your friends. What would you pack in a lunchbox for a special adventure?
Best Friend Storytime: Think about your best friend like Nipper and Richard. Draw a picture of you and your best friend doing something fun together. Share your drawing with the class and tell a short story about an adventure you had with your friend. What makes your friend special to you?
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Hi everyone! Welcome back to the Storytime Family. How are you today? How was school? Did you have a nice time playing outside? It’s quite cloudy here today. I hope it’s lovely where you are and that you’re keeping warm.
Today, we have “Nipper and the Lunchbox” by Lucy de Lamour. Shall we take a look?
“Nipper and the Lunchbox”
Once there was a little dog called Nipper. He loved doing many different things, such as snoring, dozing, sleeping, snoozing, and dreaming. Most of all, he loved his best friend, Richard. But there was one thing that Nipper definitely did not love, and that was when Richard went to work.
One morning, something caught Nipper’s eye—Richard had left his lunchbox behind. Nipper knew what he had to do. After a little squeeze and a bit of a wiggle, he was on his way. There would be many dangers on the journey, but Nipper was determined to help his best friend.
It was all going rather well until he got a bit lost. Oh no! I would be pretty scared too, would you? Things were certainly not going as planned. Unfortunately, the lunchbox was beginning to attract some unwanted attention. This attracted even more unwanted attention. Fortunately, Nipper had some help along the way.
Finally, he arrived! Nipper looked everywhere, but where was Richard?
[Applause]
Meanwhile, Richard appeared from the back room. Why was the shop so busy, and what was everyone looking at?
“Do you see what I see? What’s everyone looking at?”
It was Nipper, and everyone loved him! This gave Richard an idea. That afternoon, Richard and Nipper shared lunch together, and every day after work must be so fun!
And that was “Nipper and the Lunchbox.” Who knew that the lunchbox could spark such fun ideas for both of them, right? Do you have a best friend? Tell us about your best friend! Leave us a comment and give us a like if you enjoyed this story.
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You take care, stay warm, and see you back here soon! Bye-bye!
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