ClassX Video Lessons Grade Kindergarten ‘The Boy Who Cried Wolf’ ???? Read-Aloud Story Time | Aesop Fable | PreK and Kindergarten
Hello, friends! I’m so happy you’re here for Story Time. Today, we’re going to read a fun story called “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.” Are you ready to listen, look, and wonder? Let’s get started!
Before we begin, let’s learn something special. This story is a fable. A fable is a short story that teaches us a lesson. A long time ago, a man named Aesop told many fables. Let’s see what lesson we can learn from this story!
Once upon a time, there was a boy who took care of sheep near his village. His job was to keep the sheep safe. But one day, he felt a little bored and wanted to play a trick on the villagers.
The boy shouted, “Wolf! Wolf!” as loud as he could. The villagers came running to help him, but there was no wolf. The boy laughed because he had tricked them. The villagers were not happy with the boy.
The next day, the boy played the same trick again. He shouted, “Wolf! Wolf!” and the villagers came running. But again, there was no wolf. The villagers were very upset with the boy.
A few days later, a real wolf came to the flock of sheep. The boy shouted, “Wolf! Wolf!” But this time, no one came to help. The villagers thought he was tricking them again. The wolf took the sheep, and the boy was very sad.
The boy learned two important lessons: First, don’t ask for help if you don’t really need it. Second, if you tell lies, people might not believe you when you’re telling the truth. The boy said sorry to the villagers and promised to be honest.
After a long time, the villagers trusted him again. The boy worked hard, and the wolf never took any more sheep. The boy and the sheep were happy!
That’s the end of our story! Remember, it’s important to always tell the truth. I hope you enjoyed the story. You can listen to it again anytime you like. See you next time for another fun story. Bye-bye!
Role-Playing the Story: Gather your friends or family and act out the story of “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.” You can take turns being the boy, the villagers, and the wolf. Think about how each character feels at different parts of the story. How do the villagers feel when they realize the boy is tricking them? How does the boy feel when the real wolf comes? Discuss these feelings with your group.
Truth and Lies Sorting Game: Create two boxes or areas labeled “Truth” and “Lies.” Write different statements on pieces of paper, some true and some false. For example, “The sky is blue” or “Fish can fly.” Take turns picking a statement and deciding if it belongs in the “Truth” or “Lies” box. Talk about why it’s important to tell the truth and how it helps people trust you.
Observation Walk: Go on a short walk with an adult and observe the world around you. Look for examples of honesty and trust in everyday life. For instance, notice how people wait their turn in line or how friends share toys. Discuss with your adult how these actions show honesty and why they are important. Can you think of other ways to show honesty in your daily activities?
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Hi, I’m Miracle, and welcome to Story Time! This is our special time to share a story together. Yay! Today, I’ll be reading “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.” This story takes place in the countryside where a boy lives in a village and takes sheep out to eat grass. On the cover, you can see the boy, the sheep, the grass, and the village. Now, get your ears ready to listen, your eyes ready to look, and your brain ready to wonder. Ready? Let’s read “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.”
Before we start, there’s a special message: Aesop’s Fables. What is a fable? A fable is a short story or tale that is intended to teach a lesson. All of the fables in this library were told long ago by a man named Aesop. So this story is a fable, a short story that will teach us a lesson. Here we go!
Once, there was a shepherd boy who tended a flock of sheep not far from his village. As a shepherd, his job was to make sure that the villagers’ sheep were safe and didn’t wander away. One day, when the shepherd boy was feeling bored, he decided to play a trick on the villagers to amuse himself.
He started yelling, “Wolf! Wolf!” as loud as he could because he knew the villagers would come running to protect him and the sheep. But there was no wolf; the shepherd boy was lying. When the villagers arrived, the boy laughed at them. The villagers realized that they had been tricked and became angry at the boy. However, the shepherd boy thought it was funny to make the villagers stop what they were doing and come running. He played the same trick on the villagers the next day, and then again the day after. Both times, the villagers were very upset.
A few days later, as the boy was tending the sheep, a real wolf approached the flock. When he saw the wolf, the boy immediately yelled, “Wolf! Wolf!” But this time, no one came to help the shepherd boy. The villagers thought the boy was up to his old tricks again, so they simply ignored his cries. Sadly, this time it wasn’t a trick. The boy was no match for the wolf, and it easily stole the sheep.
From this, the shepherd boy learned two important lessons: First, you should never yell for help if you don’t really need it. Second, if you tell lies, people won’t believe you even when you’re telling the truth. The boy went to the villagers and apologized for how he had been acting and asked for another chance. He promised he would never fail them again.
It took many months for everyone to trust him, but the shepherd boy had learned his lesson. Because of the shepherd boy’s hard work, the wolf never stole another one of the villagers’ sheep.
The end! Finally, things looked nice and peaceful. The boy and the sheep looked happy. I’m pretty sure the boy will never cry for help when he doesn’t need it again; he learned his lesson.
Would you like to hear the story one more time? I was hoping you’d want to hear it again! This time, I’m going to read it straight through without stopping. You can listen to the words and look at the characters and the illustrations.
Once, there was a shepherd boy who tended a flock of sheep not far from his village. As a shepherd, his job was to make sure that the villagers’ sheep were safe and didn’t wander away. One day, when the shepherd boy was feeling bored, he decided to play a trick on the villagers to amuse himself.
He started yelling, “Wolf! Wolf!” as loud as he could because he knew the villagers would come running to protect him and the sheep. But there was no wolf; the shepherd boy was lying. When the villagers arrived, the boy laughed at them. The villagers realized that they had been tricked and became angry at the boy. However, the shepherd boy thought it was funny to make the villagers stop what they were doing and come running. He played the same trick on the villagers the next day, and then again the day after. Both times, the villagers were very upset.
A few days later, as the boy was tending the sheep, a real wolf approached the flock. When he saw the wolf, the boy immediately yelled, “Wolf! Wolf!” But this time, no one came to help the shepherd boy. The villagers thought the boy was up to his old tricks again, so they simply ignored his cries. Sadly, this time it wasn’t a trick. The boy was no match for the wolf, and it easily stole the sheep.
From this, the shepherd boy learned two important lessons: First, you should never yell for help if you don’t really need it. Second, if you tell lies, people won’t believe you even when you’re telling the truth. The boy went to the villagers and apologized for how he had been acting and asked for another chance. He promised he would never fail them again.
It took many months for everyone to trust him, but the shepherd boy had learned his lesson. Because of the shepherd boy’s hard work, the wolf never stole another one of the villagers’ sheep.
The end! Good news: This book is in the ABCMouse Library. You can listen to it as many times as you like. You can even make it one of your favorites. See you soon for our next story time when it’s time to share another exciting story together. Bye-bye!
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