ClassX Video Lessons Grade Kindergarten Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher – Children’s Stories Read Aloud – by James Dean
Pete the Cat is excited to go to school. He wonders, “Where is Mom?” Pete’s dad tells him, “She has a surprise for you!”
When Pete gets to school, he sees his mom there! “Surprise! Hi class, I am Mrs. Cat,” she says. “I am your substitute teacher today, and I need your help!”
Pete says, “Let’s go to art class first!” The class lines up, and Pete’s mom leads the way.
But when they get there, Pete’s mom asks, “Is this art?” “No, this is gym,” says the gym teacher. “Stay and play!”
The class has fun playing in the gym. “Gym is fun with more kids!” says Pete.
After gym, Pete’s mom takes the class to the next room. “This is not art; this is music,” says the music teacher. “Stay and sing!”
The class sings together. “We are louder with more kids!” says Pete.
Pete’s tummy rumbles. “Time for lunch!” he says.
But they end up at the playground instead of the lunchroom. “Let’s have a picnic!” says Pete.
“Now it’s time for art,” says Pete’s mom. Everyone cheers, and Pete leads the class.
They find the art room, but the teacher says, “Oh no, it’s too late to join us; the day is almost over.”
The class goes back to their classroom. Pete has an idea. “Let’s make art here!” he says. “Okay,” says Pete’s mom.
They all gather around to plan a surprise. Pete draws, Callie makes paper cats, and everyone helps.
“Thank you, Mrs. Cat,” says Pete. “Surprise!” says the class. They made art for Pete’s mom.
“Thank you, Mrs. Cat,” says the class. “We had a great day with you. Sometimes a different day is an awesome day!”
Art Exploration at Home: Just like Pete and his friends made art in their classroom, you can create your own art at home! Gather some paper, crayons, markers, or any art supplies you have. Draw a picture of your favorite part of the day, just like Pete did. Ask yourself: What colors make you feel happy? What shapes can you use to show your favorite things?
Role Play as a Teacher: Pretend to be a teacher like Mrs. Cat! Choose a subject you love, like art, music, or gym, and teach it to your family or friends. You can show them how to draw something, sing a song, or play a fun game. Think about: What makes teaching fun? How can you help others learn something new?
Observation Walk: Go on a walk with a family member and look for surprises in your neighborhood, just like Pete found surprises at school. Maybe you’ll see a colorful flower, a friendly animal, or an interesting cloud shape. Share what you find and ask: How does finding something unexpected make you feel? What other surprises can you find in your everyday life?
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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**Title: Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher**
[Music]
Pete is ready for school. “Where is Mom?” Pete asks. “She has a surprise for you,” says Pete’s dad.
[Music]
Pete goes to school, and his mom is there. “What a surprise! Hi class, I am Mrs. Cat,” says Pete’s mom. “I am the substitute teacher. I will need your help today,” says Pete’s mom. “What do we do first?” “Art,” says Pete. “Yeah!” says the class. The class lines up, and Pete’s mom leads the line.
“Is this art?” asks Pete’s mom. “No, this is gym,” says the gym teacher. “Stay and play.”
[Music]
The class plays. “Gym is fun with more kids,” says Pete. Gym is over, and Pete’s mom takes the class to art.
[Music]
“This is not art; this is music,” says the music teacher. “Stay and sing.”
[Music]
The class sings. “We are louder with more kids,” says Pete. Pete is hungry. “Time for lunch.”
[Music]
“This is not the lunchroom; this is the playground. Let’s have a picnic,” says Pete.
[Music]
“Now it’s time for art,” says Pete’s mom. Everyone cheers. Pete leads the class. “Is this art?” “Yes,” says Pete’s mom. “It is.” Lots of kids are making art. “Oh no,” says the teacher, “it’s too late to join us; the day is almost over.”
[Music]
The class goes to their classroom. “I know,” says Pete. “Let’s make art here,” he says. “Okay,” says Pete’s mom.
[Music]
The mom calls a huddle. The class plans a surprise. Pete draws, Callie makes paper cats, and everyone helps. “Thank you, Mrs. Cat,” says Pete. “Surprise!” says the class. They made art for Pete’s mom. “Thank you, Mrs. Cat,” says the class. “We had a great day with you. Sometimes a different day is an awesome day.”
[Music]
[Applause]
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This version removes any unnecessary or unclear elements while maintaining the essence of the story.
