ClassX Video Lessons Grade Kindergarten Pete The Cat – Rocking In My School Shoes by Eric Litwin | READ ALOUD CHILDREN’S BOOK
Today, we’re going to talk about a fun story called Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes. The story is by Eric Litwin, also known as Mr. Eric, and the pictures are by James Dean. Let’s see what Pete is up to!
Here comes Pete the Cat, walking down the street in his cool red shoes. Pete is going to school, and he loves to sing his special song. Can you imagine what fun things Pete will do at school?
When Pete is sitting at his desk, his teacher tells him to go to a room with books on every wall. Where could that be? It’s the library! Pete has never been to the library before. Is Pete worried? No way! He finds a book he loves and sings his happy song.
Next, Pete is ready to eat in a big, noisy room with lots of tables and chairs. Where is Pete now? It’s the lunchroom! It’s busy and loud, but Pete doesn’t worry. He sits with his friends and sings his song while enjoying his lunch.
After lunch, Pete and his friends go outside to play on a green grassy field with swings and tall slides. Where is Pete? It’s the playground! Kids are running everywhere, but Pete isn’t worried. He swings, slides, and sings his song.
All day long, Pete sings his song. When school is over, Pete rides the bus back home. His mom asks, “What did you do at school today?” Pete smiles and says, “I was rocking in my school shoes because it’s all good!”
Thanks for joining us for this fun story about Pete the Cat. We hope you enjoyed it! See you next time for more story adventures!
Do you want to learn how to play the guitar? It’s easy! Grab your guitar and put it on. Take your first finger and place it on the first fret of the second string. Now you’re ready to start making music!
Library Adventure: Next time you visit a library, look for a book that has a cat in it, just like Pete! Can you find a book that has a cat doing something fun? Share the story with your family or friends and tell them why you chose that book.
Sing Your Own Song: Just like Pete sings his happy song, create your own special song about your day. Think about what you do at school or at home and make up a fun tune. You can sing about your favorite activities, like playing on the playground or eating lunch. Share your song with your classmates or family!
Playground Exploration: When you’re on the playground, pretend you are Pete the Cat. Try to notice something new about the playground that you haven’t seen before. Is there a new game you can play with your friends? Or maybe a different way to use the swings or slides? Share your discoveries with your teacher or friends.
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Today’s book is *Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes*, story by Eric Litwin, also known as Mr. Eric, and art by James Dean.
Let’s get started! Here comes Pete, strolling down the street with red shoes on his four furry feet. Pete is going to school, and he sings this song.
Pete is sitting at his desk when his teacher says, “Come on, Pete, down that hall to a room with books on every wall.” Where is Pete going? Not to the moon or a cruise, but to the library! Pete has never been to the library before. Does Pete worry? Goodness, no! He finds his favorite book and sings his song.
Check out Pete! He’s ready to eat in a big, noisy room with tables and seats. Where is Pete? Not the moon or a cruise, but the lunchroom! It’s loud and busy. Does Pete worry? Goodness, no! He sits down with his friends and sings his song.
Pete and his friends are playing outside on a green grassy field with swings and tall slides. Where is Pete? Not a cruise or the moon, but the playground! Kids are running in every direction. Does Pete worry? Goodness, no! He slides and swings and sings his song.
All day long, Pete sings his song. When school is done, Pete rides the bus home. Pete’s mom asks him, “What did you do at school today?” and Pete says, “I was rocking in my school shoes because it’s all good!”
Thank you for watching! We love you!
Well, thanks for joining us for Story Time. We’ll see you next time!
Can you teach me how to play the guitar? Sure! Grab your guitar and put it on. Take your first finger and put it on the first fret of the second string.
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This version removes any inappropriate language and maintains a family-friendly tone.
