ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 1 Playful Piglets | Read About Baby Pigs | Farm Animal Fun | Circle Time with Khan Academy Kids
Hi there, young learners! My name is Sophie, and I’m part of the Khan Academy Kids team. I’m super excited to have you join us for circle time today. Circle time is a fun time where we read books and learn new things together, just like you might do at school or daycare. Today, my good friend Paul is here with us. Let’s all say a big hello to Paul!
Today, we’re going to read a book called “Baby Pigs.” You can find it in the Khan Academy Kids library. Let’s dive into the story!
Did you know that baby pigs are called piglets? They live on farms and are born in groups called litters, which can have 9 to 15 piglets. That’s a lot of little piggies!
Piglets love to stay close to each other. They huddle together to keep warm and sleep in a cozy pile. When they’re hungry, they drink their mom’s milk, each having their own spot. As they grow older, they start eating grains from a trough, which the farmer feeds them.
Piglets also like to dig in the dirt with their snouts to find food. They might be looking for tasty bugs or other treats hidden in the soil. And when it’s time to play, piglets love to chase each other and roll in the mud to cool off. What a fun life!
Now, let’s see what some of our friends have shared for show and tell. First, we have a drawing from our friend Vian. Vian drew a picture of Wilbur, the pig from the story “Charlotte’s Web,” along with Charlotte the spider. What a colorful and creative drawing!
Next, Lorraine shared her experience from the county fair, where she saw lots of animals like pigs, goats, and ducks. Have you ever been to a county fair? If not, you could read books about baby animals and maybe draw them or make a little scene with recycled materials at home. That sounds like a fun craft!
We also have a video from our office, where every spring, a new group of ducklings appears in our pond. It’s so exciting to watch them grow up! The mama duck sometimes hops out of the water, but the little ducklings use a ramp to follow her. It’s adorable to see them waddling around!
Finally, Jasmine sent us a beautiful drawing of Reya and Peck, characters from Khan Academy Kids. We love the colors and details in Jasmine’s artwork. Great job!
Thank you for joining us for circle time today. We had so much fun reading, learning, and seeing all your amazing creations. We can’t wait to see you next time for more stories, games, and fun. Goodbye for now from Paul, Sophie, and the whole Khan Academy Kids team!
Piglet Observation Journal: Next time you visit a farm or see a video about piglets, take a moment to observe how they behave. Do they huddle together? What do they eat? Write or draw what you see in a special “Piglet Observation Journal.” You can also add pictures or stickers of piglets to make it colorful and fun!
Snout Search Game: Just like piglets use their snouts to dig for food, you can play a fun game at home! Ask an adult to hide small treats or toys in a sandbox or a big container filled with rice or beans. Use your hands to dig and find the hidden treasures. How many can you find?
Draw Your Own Farm Scene: Imagine you have your own farm with piglets, ducklings, and other animals. Draw a picture of your farm and include all the animals you would like to have. Think about where they would sleep, eat, and play. Share your drawing with your family and tell them all about your farm!
