ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 2 The Day the Sun Wouldn’t Get Out of Bed | A story about the power of listening
Hi everyone! Welcome back to the Storytime Family. How are you today? I hope you’re having a great day! Did you have fun at school? I’m so happy you’re here to read a story with us. We love sharing stories with you!
Today, we have a special book called “The Day the Sun Wouldn’t Get Out of Bed” by Erwin Black. Can you imagine if the sun decided to stay in bed? That would be so strange because we love the sunshine!
In the story, the Moon talks to the Sun. The Moon says, “It’s your turn, Sun!” But the Sun feels too tired and doesn’t want to get up. The Sun says, “I’m feeling a bit alone and can’t shine today.”
The Moon understands and says, “I feel lonely sometimes too. But remember, you are loved by everyone. You bring light and happiness to the world!”
The Sun listens to the Moon and decides to get up. The Sun says, “I’ll shine today, even if it’s a bit cloudy. That’s okay!”
And so, the Sun and Moon continue their day and night, sometimes bright and sometimes dim. The Sun remembers that there’s always a reason to get out of bed.
Isn’t that a lovely message? Sometimes we have cloudy days, and sometimes we feel like a full moon or a crescent moon. And that’s okay! Remember, you are loved and you matter. It’s okay to feel sad sometimes, and it’s okay to rest too.
I hope you enjoyed “The Day the Sun Wouldn’t Get Out of Bed.” It’s such a wonderful story! If you liked it, you can get your own copy. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more stories like this. Take care of yourself, and we’ll see you back here soon. Bye!
Sun and Moon Role Play: Gather some friends or family members and act out the story of “The Day the Sun Wouldn’t Get Out of Bed.” One person can be the Sun, another the Moon, and others can be stars or clouds. Use your imagination to create a short play. How does the Sun feel at the beginning? What does the Moon say to help? How does the Sun feel at the end? This activity helps you understand the feelings of the characters and how friends can support each other.
Weather Diary: For one week, keep a diary of the weather each day. Draw a picture of the sky and write a sentence about how the weather makes you feel. Is it sunny, cloudy, or rainy? How does the sunshine make you feel? What about a cloudy day? This will help you notice how the Sun and weather affect your mood and daily life.
Sunshine Jar: Create a “Sunshine Jar” at home. Every time you feel happy or someone makes you smile, write it down on a piece of paper and put it in the jar. When you feel a bit cloudy or sad, open the jar and read the notes. This activity reminds you of the happiness and light you bring to the world, just like the Sun in the story.
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Hi everyone! Welcome back to the Storytime Family. How are you today? I’m doing pretty well myself, although I wish it was sunnier and warmer here. Did you have a good day at school?
Well, thanks for taking the time to sit down and read a book with us. We always love it when you can join us for a story.
Today, we have a book called “The Day the Sun Wouldn’t Get Out of Bed” by Erwin Black. Imagine if the sun wouldn’t get out of bed—wouldn’t that be really sad? It would be because I love sunshine!
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The instinct to console a loved one is strong in each of us. We can feel pressure to fix a situation or motivate someone to move on and put what they’re going through behind them. Never underestimate the power and effectiveness of simply listening. That is so true! Sometimes just being there with someone helps.
A little conversation goes like this:
“Moon to Sun, my shift is over and yours has begun.”
“But I don’t want to,” said Sun to Moon. “I’m still too tired, still too sunny.”
“You’re being lazy.”
“I’m tired too. My night has ended; the day should be new.”
“I’m not being lazy. I don’t mean to moan. I can’t create today. I feel a bit alone.”
“But the day is you, so you must go. Now’s your time.”
“I won’t hear a no. I can’t do it. Every day is the same.”
“I’m really sorry, Moon. You are not to blame.”
“This isn’t funny, Sun, and cannot be true. The world will wake in darkness with the sky without you.”
“I wish I was joking, but I think I’ve lost my light. The world should carry on as if it was the night.”
“Okay,” said Moon. “I think I understand how you’re feeling today. It’s not something you plan. All night alone, I find it hard too. When I feel like this, my light is slightly blue.”
“Every night the same, you feel less keen. I feel less whole and only half can be seen. These things are tough; it has to be said. And sometimes you wish you could stay in your bed.”
“We’ve been doing this a while, my friend. Sometimes that means hard days will come. But you should know you are loved by all from the moment you rise until you finally fall. You bring life to many and hope to some. When you can’t be seen, it isn’t much fun.”
“What you choose to do is only your choice, and that’s all you will hear from this Moon-y voice.”
“Thank you,” said Sun. “I agree, old friend. I’m going to get up. The night should end. This morning I’ll use a cloudy day. It won’t be my brightest, but that is okay.”
So the two carried on through the day and the night. Sometimes they were dim, and other times bright. Sun never forgot what Moon had said: there is always a reason to get out of bed.
Wasn’t that such a beautiful message? Sometimes we have cloudy days, sometimes we have half moons, or the crescent moon, and the full moon, and you’re all okay. Sometimes we feel sad, and sometimes we feel happy. But do know that you are loved and that you matter. And sometimes it’s okay to stay in bed too.
I hope you enjoyed “The Day the Sun Wouldn’t Get Out of Bed.” Such a lovely story! Get your own copy of this beautiful story in the links in the description below. If you enjoyed this book, do give us a like and subscribe for more stories like this.
You take care of yourself, and we’ll see you back here soon. Bye!
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