ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 1 Starting School | Kids Book Read Aloud | Story Time with Khan Academy Kids | Back-To-School Books
Hi everyone! My name is Denise, and I’m thrilled to welcome you to story time. Today, we’re diving into a delightful tale from the Khan Academy Kids app called Starting School, written by Cynthia Platt. This story follows Flamingo as he embarks on his first day of school, filled with a mix of excitement and nerves. Let’s explore how his day unfolds!
As the first day of school dawned, Flamingo was a bundle of emotions. He was both eager and anxious, mainly because he didn’t know any of the other birds and had no clue what to expect. Upon arriving, Flamingo was greeted by his teacher, surrounded by a sea of unfamiliar birds. It was a bit overwhelming for him.
Throughout the day, Flamingo noticed how talented his new classmates were. During the morning meeting, Nightingale sang each note beautifully, while Flamingo struggled to keep up. In art class, Bowerbird crafted an impressive sculpture, something Flamingo couldn’t quite manage. Science class saw Crow completing the experiment flawlessly, leaving Flamingo feeling a bit out of place. It seemed like the day wasn’t going as well as he had hoped.
Finally, it was time for the last class of the day—PE. Flamingo feared it might be the toughest class yet. However, when the teacher started playing music, the atmosphere changed. They were going to dance! Flamingo was eager to join in but felt shy since no one else had started dancing. Gathering his courage, he began to move his head to the rhythm, and soon enough, he was showing off his best dance moves.
To Flamingo’s surprise, the other birds were impressed and began asking him to teach them his moves. Despite feeling that everyone else was good at everything, Flamingo realized that it was okay not to excel at everything. His new friends were supportive, and he learned that asking for help was perfectly fine.
By the time Flamingo flew home, his worries about school had eased. On the second day, he felt more prepared, ready to enjoy learning and having fun with his new friends.
