ClassX Video Lessons Grade Kindergarten NOW | A wonderful children’s story about Mindfulness and Being in the Present
Hello, friends! Today, we’re going to read a special book called “Now” by Antoinette Portis. It’s all about a little girl’s favorite things. Let’s find out what she loves the most, and maybe you can think about your favorite things too!
The little girl in the story has many favorite things. She loves the breeze that tickles her face and the leaf she finds on the ground. She even has a favorite hole because it’s the one she’s digging! She likes the mud and the wiggly worm she sees. She enjoys watching a fluffy cloud in the sky.
When it rains, she has a favorite rain, and she remembers her favorite boat. She loves a tree because she can swing on it. She has a favorite smell and a favorite bird. She sings her favorite song, and it’s her favorite because she’s singing it right now!
She takes a big gulp and a yummy bite. She even has a favorite tooth, the one that’s missing! Do you have a missing tooth too?
Her favorite hug is warm and cozy, and she loves looking at the moon. But most of all, her favorite moment is the one she’s having right now, with you!
This story teaches us something important. It’s about enjoying every moment we have, especially when we’re with people we love. So, let’s enjoy what we’re doing right now and the people around us. Give a big hug to your mommy and daddy and tell them how much you love them!
We hope you liked the story! We’d love to hear about your favorite things and moments. Tell us all about them!
Keep reading and having fun, and we’ll see you again soon for another story!
Take care and enjoy every moment!
Create a “Favorite Things” Collage: Gather some old magazines, newspapers, or printed pictures. Ask the children to cut out images of things they love or find interesting. They can also draw their favorite things if they prefer. Once they have a collection of images, help them glue these onto a large piece of paper to create a collage. Encourage them to share their collage with the class and explain why each item is their favorite.
Nature Walk and Discovery: Take the children on a short nature walk around the school or a nearby park. Ask them to find something that could be their “favorite” from nature, like a leaf, a rock, or a flower. Once back in the classroom, have a discussion about what they found and why it might be special to them. This activity helps them appreciate the little things around them and understand the concept of favorites in nature.
Favorite Moment Drawing: Provide each child with a blank sheet of paper and some crayons or colored pencils. Ask them to draw a picture of their favorite moment from the day. It could be something they did at school, a fun activity at home, or a special time with a friend or family member. Afterward, let them share their drawings with the class and describe their favorite moment, fostering communication and reflection on enjoying the present.
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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[Music]
Hi everyone! Welcome to Story Time.
Today, we have a book called “Now” by Antoinette Portis. It’s about a little girl’s favorite things. Let’s find out what her favorite things are, shall we? And maybe later, you can tell us about your favorite things!
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Now, this is my favorite breeze. This is my favorite leaf. This is my favorite hole—this one, because it’s the one I am digging. This is my favorite mud, and this is my favorite worm. This is my favorite cloud because it’s the one I’m watching.
[Applause]
This is my favorite rain. That was my favorite boat. This is my favorite tree because it’s the one where I’m swinging. This is my favorite smell. This is my favorite bird, and this is my favorite song because it’s the one I am singing. This is my favorite gulp. This is my favorite bite. This is my favorite tooth because it’s the one that’s missing. Do you have a missing tooth? I bet you have a couple!
This is my favorite hug, and this is my favorite moon. And this is my favorite now because it’s the one I am having with you.
The end.
Now, can you tell me what this book is really about? Well, it’s very simple. It’s about living in the now and enjoying every moment that you are experiencing right now, especially when you’re spending time with the people you love.
So go ahead, enjoy the moment you’re in. Enjoy everything that you’re doing right now, and enjoy the people you love and have around you. Give your mommy a big hug, give your daddy a big hug, and tell them how much you love them.
Hope you liked the story! Don’t forget to leave us a comment and tell us about your favorite things and your favorite moments. We’d love to hear from you!
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Take care!
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