ClassX Video Lessons Grade Kindergarten STORYTIME | Where Do Balloons Go? by Jamie Lee Curtis | READ ALOUD
Hi there! I’m Ryan, and this is my friend Craig. We’re so happy you’re here for Story Time with us!
Today, we’re reading a fun book called “Where Do Balloons Go? An Uplifting Mystery” by Jamie Lee Curtis. The pictures are drawn by Laura Cornell. Let’s find out what happens to balloons when they float away!
Have you ever let go of a balloon and watched it float up, up, and away? It can happen by accident, and it’s happened to me too! But where do they go when they fly far away? Do they catch a breeze and find a place to rest?
Do balloons keep going up forever? Do they ever stop? Maybe they’re worried about popping! They might get caught in wires or pushed by the wind, or even poked by tall buildings or trees.
Are balloons always alone, or do they find friends? Do they get married and have little balloon babies? Maybe they send postcards or emails to each other. Do they ever just relax and let their strings hang down?
Maybe balloons are happy to be away from clowns twisting them into shapes or dogs chasing them. But do they miss birthday parties and fun times with us?
Where do balloons go? Up in the sky, it’s just air and clouds. Do they dance with airplanes or talk to birds? Can they read the words printed on other balloons?
If a balloon is in Norway, another in Tibet, one in Alaska, and others in Bolivia, England, and France, do they all meet up high for a big balloon dance?
Do balloons go so far that they reach space? Do they race with rockets? And what if they get too close to the sun? We know rubber melts, and that wouldn’t be fun!
Then, does it get quiet? Do the stars help them float even higher? Do they remember us as they float free? It’s a mystery, so hold on tight to your balloon until you have to let go.
Thank you for joining Story Time with Ryan and Craig. We hope you enjoyed this uplifting mystery about balloons. See you next time for more fun stories!
Balloon Observation Walk: Take a walk outside with an adult and look for balloons in the sky or decorations in your neighborhood. Talk about where you think the balloons might go if they were to float away. Draw a picture of your favorite balloon adventure and share your story with the class.
Balloon Journey Map: Create a map of the world and imagine where your balloon might travel. Use stickers or draw little balloons on different countries. Discuss with your friends what exciting places your balloon might visit and what it might see there.
Balloon Science Experiment: With the help of an adult, blow up a balloon and let it go in a safe space. Watch how it moves and where it lands. Talk about what makes the balloon move and why it eventually stops. Can you think of other things that float in the air like balloons?
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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[Music]
Hey, I’m Ryan Lagod.
And I’m Craig Toy.
Welcome to Story Time with Ryan Lagod and Craig Toy.
Today’s book is “Where Do Balloons Go? An Uplifting Mystery” by Jamie Lee Curtis, illustrated by Laura Cornell.
Let’s get started!
Wow, where do balloons go when you let them go free? It can happen by accident; it’s happened to me. Where do they go when they float far away? Do they ever catch a breeze and need somewhere to stay?
Do they keep going up? Can they ever just stop? I’m sure that they’re always concerned that they’ll pop. Maybe caught up in wires, pushed by the breeze, poked by tall buildings or trees.
Are they always alone? Do they meet up in pairs? Do they ever get married and make balloon heirs? Do they ever wrap postcards, emails, or facts? Do they ever just let down their strings and relax?
Dear Suzu, enjoying the rubber samples and hot air treatments, keeping full and shiny. Wish you were here! See you soon on Main Street. Air mail, huh?
Maybe they’re better away from being twisted by clowns or chased by my dog. But floating so high without worries or cares—don’t they miss birthdays, parties, and fun?
Where do balloons go? What’s really up there? As far as I see, it’s just sky and air. Do they tango with airplanes or chat with birds? Can plain balloons read balloons printed with words?
If one’s loose in Norway, and one in Tibet, and one in Alaska, and one in Bolivia, England, and France, do they all meet up high for a big balloon dance?
Do they go so far that they end up in space? Do they challenge the rockets to float in a race? And what if the leader gets close to the sun? We know rubber melts; that wouldn’t be fun.
Then does it get quiet? Do the stars give a shove and send it on high to that place up above? Does it float forever, remembering me? I know that I’m happy that it’s floating free.
Where do balloons go? It’s a mystery I know, so just hold on tight till you have to let go.
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“Where Do Balloons Go? An Uplifting Mystery” by Jamie Lee Curtis, illustrated by Laura Cornell.
Right, uh, uh, uh. Thanks for watching Story Time with Ryan Lagod and Craig Toy. We’ll see you next time! It really was an uplifting mystery.
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