Once upon a time, there was an old woman who lived in a very big shoe. Can you imagine living in a shoe? It must have been a very special shoe to fit everyone inside!
This old woman had lots and lots of children. There were so many that sometimes she didn’t know what to do! But she loved them all very much.
Every day, the old woman made sure her children had something yummy to eat. She gave them tasty jam to spread on their bread. Jam is sweet and sticky, and it makes bread taste even better!
After they ate, it was time for bed. The old woman gave each child a big, warm kiss. Kisses help us feel loved and safe, don’t they?
Once everyone had their kiss, the children snuggled up in their cozy beds inside the shoe. They felt happy and loved as they drifted off to sleep.
This story teaches us about love and care. The old woman took care of her children by feeding them and giving them kisses. It’s important to show love to the people we care about, just like she did!
Can you draw a picture of the big shoe and all the children inside? Use lots of colors to make it bright and cheerful!
Shoe House Exploration: Gather different types of shoes from around your home. Look at their shapes, sizes, and colors. Imagine what it would be like to live inside each one. Which shoe would be the most comfortable? Which one would fit the most children? Share your thoughts with a friend or family member.
Jam and Bread Experiment: With the help of an adult, try spreading different types of jam on bread. Notice the colors, textures, and tastes. Which jam do you like the best? Can you think of other foods that are sweet and sticky like jam? Talk about your favorite with your classmates.
Love and Care Circle: Sit in a circle with your classmates or family. Take turns sharing one way you can show love and care to someone, just like the old woman did. It could be giving a hug, helping with a chore, or saying something kind. After everyone has shared, give each other a big group hug!
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided transcript:
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There was an old woman who lived in a shoe. She had so many children, she didn’t know what to do. She gave them some jam to go with their bread, kissed them all soundly, and put them to bed.
There was an old woman who lived in a shoe. She had so many children, she didn’t know what to do. She gave them some jam to go with their bread, then kissed them all soundly and put them to bed.
There was an old woman who lived in a shoe. She had so many children, she didn’t know what to do. She gave them some jam to go with their bread, then kissed them all soundly and put them to bed.
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