ClassX Video Lessons Grade Kindergarten Pete the Cat: Go, Pete, Go! Children’s Stories Read Aloud for Kids – Let’s Read Stories
It’s a sunny day, and Pete the Cat is ready for some fun! He hops on his bike and feels the warm sun on his fur and the cool breeze on his face. Pete loves riding his bike!
Suddenly, Turtle zooms up in a shiny race car. “Wow!” says Pete. “What a cool car!” Turtle smiles and says, “I just got it. Who wants to race?”
Grumpy Toad shakes his head. “My motorcycle has a flat tire.” Emma says, “My car is too old and slow.” Cali says, “My bus is a work of art, not for racing.”
Pete says, “I’ll race you, Turtle!” Turtle laughs, “But your bike has no motor. My car is super fast!” Pete smiles, “That’s okay. I just want to have fun!”
Everyone is excited! “On your mark, get set, go!” shouts Kelly. Turtle zooms away, pressing a button to make his car go even faster. Pete waves and pedals his bike happily.
Pete stops to eat a yummy red apple from his basket. Meanwhile, Turtle sees a diner and decides to stop for a grilled cheese sandwich and dessert.
While Turtle enjoys his lunch, Pete keeps pedaling. The sun is shining, and the breeze is blowing. What a perfect day for a race!
Turtle finishes his meal and sees a hammock. He decides to take a nap, thinking he has plenty of time to win.
Pete pedals past Turtle, who is fast asleep. “Turtle must be tired,” Pete thinks, riding quietly by.
Grumpy Toad finds Turtle sleeping. “Wake up, Turtle! Pete is going to win!” Turtle can’t believe it and quickly zooms off with rocket boosters.
But it’s too late! Pete crosses the finish line first. “How did you do it?” asks Turtle. Pete smiles, “Slow and steady. Maybe next time we can ride together.”
“Great idea!” says Turtle. Now Pete gets to relax in the hammock with a cold lemonade. What a fun race and a wonderful day!
Bike and Car Exploration: Let’s explore different types of transportation just like Pete and his friends! Gather toy cars, bikes, and other vehicles. Ask the children to sort them into groups based on whether they have wheels, motors, or are powered by pedaling. Encourage them to think about how each vehicle moves and what makes them go fast or slow. Discuss which vehicles they would choose for a race and why.
Race Day Art: Create a race scene with Pete and Turtle! Provide paper, crayons, and markers. Ask the children to draw their own version of the race, including Pete on his bike and Turtle in his car. Encourage them to add details like the sun, trees, and a finish line. Once finished, have them share their artwork and describe what is happening in their race scene.
Slow and Steady Wins the Race: Discuss the idea of “slow and steady” with the children. Ask them to think of times when taking their time helped them do something well, like building a block tower or drawing a picture. Encourage them to share their stories. Then, have a “slow and steady” race where they walk slowly from one side of the room to the other, focusing on balance and careful steps. Talk about how sometimes taking your time can be just as important as going fast.
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Let’s read “Pete the Cat: Go, Pete, Go!”
It’s a beautiful day, and Pete the Cat has decided to take his bike for a ride. Nothing makes Pete happier than feeling the sun on his fur and the breeze on his face.
Vroom vroom! Turtle drives up to Pete in a race car. “Wow!” says Pete. “Cool race car!”
“Thanks!” says Turtle. “I just got it. I want to see what it can do. Who wants to have a race?”
“Not me,” says Grumpy Toad. “My motorcycle has a flat tire.”
“Not me,” says Emma. “My car is too old and slow.”
“Not me,” says Cali. “My bus is a work of art; it’s not meant for racing.”
“I’ll race you,” says Pete, knowing how much Turtle likes to race.
“But your bike has no motor,” says Turtle. “My race car is super quick; I’ll win for sure.”
“That’s okay,” says Pete. “I just want to try my best and have fun.”
Everyone is excited for the big race. “On your mark, get set, go!” Kelly shouts.
Turtle steps on the gas pedal and vroom! Zooms away. “Check this out!” shouts Turtle as he presses a button, and fins appear. Now Turtle’s race car goes even faster. Pete waves goodbye and then pedals off.
Pete’s bike doesn’t have fins but does have a basket. He stops and takes out a tasty red apple. Nothing is better than a tasty red apple on a beautiful day.
Turtle sees that Pete is way behind and spies a diner up ahead. “Might as well grab a bite to eat,” Turtle says as he pulls into a parking spot. “Yum!” says Turtle, eating a grilled cheese sandwich. He is in no rush; he is sure he will win the race.
“Don’t mind if I do,” says Turtle when the waitress offers dessert.
While Turtle finishes his lunch, Pete continues pedaling. The sun is high, and the breeze is blowing; it’s a beautiful day for a race.
Pete sees Turtle leaving the diner and waves hello, but Turtle doesn’t wave back. Turtle jumps into his car and peels off. Guess he didn’t see me, Pete shrugs. But Turtle did see Pete. He knows that Pete isn’t going to give up easily, so Turtle presses a button, and his tires inflate into mag wheels that let him swerve around the curves at top speed.
Turtle sees that he has a huge lead. He knows he’s going to win, so he stops for a nice cold glass of lemonade. That’s when he sees a hammock hanging between two trees. He’s exhausted from racing so fast and figures a quick nap will help him in the home stretch.
Pete pedals past and sees Turtle sleeping. “That’s cool,” Pete thinks as he rides by as quietly as he can. “Turtle must really be tired; I’m glad he’s getting some rest.”
Grumpy Toad finds Turtle fast asleep. “Wake up, Turtle!” says Grumpy Toad. “If you don’t get back in the race, Pete is going to win!”
“That’s impossible,” says Turtle, thinking it must be a joke. But it’s no joke. Turtle presses a button, and rocket boosters appear, making him go super fast.
But by the time Turtle nears the finish line, Pete has already won the race.
“How did you do it?” Turtle asks.
“Slow and steady,” says Pete. “Maybe next time instead of racing, we can ride together.”
“Great idea!” says Turtle.
Now that Pete’s won the race, it’s his turn to drink lemonade in the hammock. What a great race! What a great day!
The end.
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This version maintains the essence of the story while removing any unnecessary or informal elements.
