ClassX Video Lessons Grade Kindergarten Red and the City | A adventure about finding & staying on your path
Welcome to our fun story time! How are you feeling today? Is the sun shining where you are? It’s so nice to have you here with us. I can’t wait to enjoy the sunshine later. How about you?
Thank you for joining us to read a story. Today, we have a special book called “Red and the City” by Marie Voigt. Let’s dive into the story!
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Red. She lived with her mom and her dog, Woody, near the big city.
One day, Red’s mom said, “Red, please go visit Grandma and give her this cake. Take Woody with you and remember to follow the hard flowers, be careful when crossing the road, stay on the path, and don’t talk to strangers.”
After walking for a while, Red felt hungry. “I’ll just have a little bit of cake,” she thought. But the cake was so yummy that she ate it all!
“Oh no! No more cake for Grandma! What should I do now?” Red wondered. “I know! I’ll buy her some hard flowers. They’re not far from the path. I’ll be back soon.”
But Red got distracted by the city. “Oh, city, what shiny toys you have! Oh, city, what exciting things you have! Oh, city, what tasty food you have!”
Soon, Red was lost.
“Wake up, wake up!” barked Woody. When Red opened her eyes, she remembered what was important. Her heart felt warm, and she found her way back to the path.
Red walked straight to Grandma’s house without getting lost again.
“Oh Grandma, I’m sorry I’m late. I got lost in the city,” said Red.
“I know,” said Grandma. “The city once confused me too.”
They enjoyed the cake Grandma had baked for Red and talked about all the fun things they could do in the city together.
And that’s the story of Red and the City. Sometimes we get distracted, but it’s okay as long as we remember to find our way back.
Now, let’s read “A Hero Like You” by Nikki Rogers. This book is about heroes who are special not just because they’re strong or smart, but because of their kind hearts.
Heroes care for others and help them feel better. They are like firefighters—brave and ready to help anyone in need.
Heroes love nature and take care of the earth. They are good friends who do what’s right, even when it’s hard.
Heroes are always ready to help. They think about others and do things for the right reasons.
Heroes stand up for what’s right and protect others. They fix things and make the world a better place.
Heroes work hard and do their best, not just for themselves, but to help others too.
Heroes can be moms, dads, or anyone who loves and teaches their family.
Anyone can be a hero by helping others and doing their best. If you see a problem and can help, you can be a hero too!
Hope you enjoyed “A Hero Like You.” Remember, anyone can be a hero, including you and me!
Thank you for joining us today. Take care of yourself and your family. See you next time! Bye!
City Adventure Map: Create a simple map of a city using paper and crayons. Include paths, buildings, and a special spot for Grandma’s house. Ask the children to guide Red and Woody through the city, following the paths and avoiding distractions. Discuss how staying on the path helps Red reach her destination safely. Encourage them to think about how they can stay focused on tasks in their own lives.
Hero Role Play: Organize a role-playing activity where each child gets to be a hero. Provide simple costumes or props like capes or hats. Ask them to act out scenarios where they help someone in need, like picking up litter in a park or helping a friend who is sad. After the activity, discuss how being a hero can be as simple as being kind and helpful in everyday situations.
Nature Walk Observation: Take the children on a short nature walk around the school or a nearby park. Ask them to observe and point out things that need care, like plants that need water or trash that needs picking up. Discuss how heroes take care of nature and how they can be heroes by helping the environment. Encourage them to think of small actions they can take to protect the earth.
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Hello everyone! Welcome back to the Storytime Family. How are you feeling today? Is it nice and sunny where you are? It’s lovely to be here with us. I can’t wait to go outside and enjoy some sunshine later. How about you?
Thank you for sitting down and reading with us. Today, we have “Red and the City” by Marie Voigt. Let’s check it out!
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“Red and the City”
Once there was a girl named Red who lived with her mom and her dog, Woody, on the edge of the city.
“Red,” said her mom one day, “go visit Grandma and give her this cake. Take Woody with you and remember to follow the hard flowers, take care when crossing the road, stay on the path, and don’t talk to anyone.”
After a while, Red started feeling hungry. “I will only have a bit of cake,” Red said, but the cake was very tasty, and before Red knew it, she had eaten it all.
“Oh no! No more cake for Grandma! Oh no, I’ve eaten my present for Grandma,” said Red. “What shall I do now? I know! I’ll buy her some hard flowers. They’re not far from the path. I’ll be back in a minute.”
But Red quickly forgot about the flowers.
“Oh, city, what shiny toys you have! All the better to dazzle you with. Oh, city, what shocking news you have! All the better to surprise you with. Oh, city, what tempting food you have! All the better to distract you with.”
And then Red was lost.
“Wake up, wake up!” barked Woody. When Red opened her eyes, she remembered all that truly mattered to her. Her heart shone brightly, and she was able to find her path.
Red walked straight to Grandma’s without straying from her path once.
“Oh Grandma, I’m sorry I’m late. I was foolish and got lost in the city.”
“I know,” said Grandma. “It once swallowed me up too.”
They then enjoyed the cake Grandma had baked for Red earlier that day and talked about all the wonderful things they could do in the city together.
Once there was a girl named Red, and that was “Red and the City.” Sometimes we get distracted, but that’s okay, as long as you remember the lessons you’ve learned and come back to the right path.
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Now, let’s get started with “A Hero Like You” by Nikki Rogers.
A hero like you is someone who is a hero not just because they’re strong or smart, but because of what’s inside a person’s heart.
Let’s take a look inside this book and see what heroes do. You may find a hero can be someone just like you.
Heroes care for people and make sure they’re okay. They help the sick get well again, assisting night and day.
Heroes are like firefighters—strong and very brave. They risk their lives to save anyone they can.
Heroes care for nature and every living thing as they work to help the earth. They hear creation sing.
Heroes are loyal friends—honorable and brave. They fight for truth and do what’s right, even when afraid.
Always alert and ready, heroes just know what to do. If someone is in danger, they will race to their rescue.
Heroes always do their best to help someone in need. They think of others’ feelings and don’t act for selfish reasons.
Heroes take a stand against the things they know are wrong. They fight for justice and protect because their hearts are strong.
Heroes can fix broken things; they like to make things better. They use the talents that they have; they’re helpful and clever.
Heroes work hard at their jobs and always do their best, not just to meet their own needs, but so others can be blessed.
Heroes find solutions to the problems that we face. They even invent ways to make the world a better place.
Heroes are those moms and dads who love their family, teaching and empowering them to be all they can be.
Anyone can be a hero, whether girl or boy or man, by helping others, doing right, and being the best they can.
So if you see a problem and there’s something you can do, then know that what the world needs is a hero just like you.
Hope you enjoyed “A Hero Like You.” See, anyone can be a hero, including you and me.
If you’d like to own a copy of this book, the links are in the description below. If you enjoyed this book, please give us a like and subscribe for more stories like this, and leave us a comment. We always love to hear from you!
Until we see you again, take care of yourself and your family, and thanks for dropping by! Bye!
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This version removes any informal language, repetitive phrases, and maintains a more polished tone.
