ClassX Video Lessons Grade Kindergarten The Gritty Little Lamb | A story about responsibility & hard work
Hello, friends! Are you ready for a fun story today? I hope you’re having a sunny day where you are. It’s nice here, and we might play outside later. Let’s get started with our story!
Once upon a time, there was a little lamb named Lamby. Lamby loved to play games! He liked building towers, sliding on playgrounds, jumping, climbing trees, and blowing bubbles. He loved all kinds of games and always said, “Come play with me! Everyone is welcome!”
Lamby was very good at games and loved to win. Sometimes, his friends let him win because he liked it so much. But one day, Lamby played a game with his dad. His dad played by the rules, and Lamby got upset. He shouted, “This isn’t fair!” and stomped his feet.
Lamby’s dad understood and said, “Lamby, I’ve played this game for a long time. Sometimes I win, and sometimes I lose. It’s okay to lose because it helps us learn. What matters is how we react when things don’t go our way.”
Lamby thought about what his dad said and decided to try harder. He wanted to learn the rules and get better at the game. His mom helped him practice, saying, “Keep trying, Lamby! Practice is the key!”
At first, Lamby found it hard. He said, “I can’t do it!” But his mom reminded him, “Remember when you learned to walk? First, you crawled, then you walked, and then you ran. It takes time, but you can do it if you keep trying. Just add ‘yet’ when you say ‘I can’t do it.’”
Lamby listened to his mom and kept practicing every day. He knew he couldn’t give up. He wanted to see how great he could be!
Finally, the day came when Lamby felt ready to play the game again. He challenged his dad, saying, “I can win this time!” They played, and it was a close game. Lamby worked hard and won!
His dad smiled and said, “I’m proud of you, Lamby! You didn’t give up, and you got better. It’s fun to learn new things and see what you can do. You can do anything if you keep trying!”
Lamby learned that if you want something, you have to work for it. It’s not always easy, but if you keep trying, you can achieve your dreams. So, remember, don’t give up! You can do it—just not yet. But one day, you will!
Thank you for joining us for this story! Remember to keep dreaming big and working hard. See you next time, and take care!
Practice Makes Perfect Game: Let’s play a simple game where you try to stack blocks as high as you can. Each time the tower falls, think about what you can do differently next time. Remember, it’s okay if it falls! Just like Lamby, keep trying and see how high you can go. Can you beat your last record?
Storytime Reflection: After listening to the story, think about a time when you found something difficult. What did you do to get better at it? Share your story with a friend or family member. How did it feel when you finally succeeded?
Draw Your Dreams: Draw a picture of something you want to get better at, just like Lamby wanted to get better at his game. What steps will you take to improve? Hang your drawing somewhere you can see it every day to remind you to keep trying!
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Hi everyone! Welcome back to the Storytime Family. I hope you’re doing well today. Is it nice and sunny where you are? It’s pretty nice here today. We hope to be able to play outside later. Are you ready to get started on the reading?
Today, we have “The Gritty Little Lamb” by Dan Elbow. Let’s have a look!
The Gritty Little Lamb
Little Lambie loved to play. If he had his way, he’d play all day—building towers, playground slides, jumping, hanging, wagon rides, blowing bubbles, climbing trees—nearly all activities. When asked his favorite, he exclaimed, “There’s nothing more I love than games! Come and join me at the table; all are welcome!”
Then the stable—I’ve got plenty of room to spare. Don’t stand and stare; pull up a chair! From the start, the very beginning, his heart was filled with the joy of winning. There’s not an animal he couldn’t beat, but he loved to win, so they let him cheat.
Then one day he played with Dad, who played it straight, which made Lamb mad. “I’ve played this since my days in school; you’re not playing by the rules!” Lamby screamed and cried and threw a fit, stomped and kicked, and said, “I quit!” Out of anger, he tipped his chair and said, “This game’s not fair!”
That sounds like someone I know. Daddy understood his pain. He paused for a moment and then explained, “Son, I played this game for years. I’ve lost my share and shed some tears. There’s a lesson in losing; your response is your own choosing. It’s true in games and true in life—you have tough breaks, bad luck, and strife. But your reaction matters more than the scoreboard’s final score.”
Lamby knew that—that’s a shrewd insight! So he rearranged his attitude. Now Little Lamb was filled with drive, confident that he would thrive. “I’ll study hard and learn the rules; I’ll excel; I have the tools. Next time we play, I’ll go farther; I’ll beat you; I’ll work harder!”
Very quickly, he improved. Mommy helped to show him moves. “Stick with it,” she told Lamby. “Practice, practice—that’s the key!” But all the hours started mounting—way too many—and sheep love counting. “It’s so much work,” Lamby said. “I can’t do it!” Then he hung his head.
Mom’s next words kept him going, helped him see that he was growing. “Remember, kid, you weren’t born talking. At 12 months, you started walking. When you fell, you weren’t done. First you crawl, then walk, then run. It all happens bit by bit, but you never get there if you quit. So when you say, ‘I can’t do it,’ don’t forget to add ‘yet.’”
Lamby knew that moms are wise; he’ll listen well to score the prize. “I can’t give up and quit on me; I’ll never know how great I’ll be!” So every day he trains some more, striving for a higher score. A rematch will be his finest hour; all this practice gives him power.
The day arrived when he felt ready. “I can win! Prepare confetti!” He challenged Dad to that same game, his passion burning like a flame. His hard work showed for all to see; the game was as close as close could be. The final move comes down to me; I will secure the victory!
Let me squeak by with the win! His dad gave him a sheepish grin. “I’m proud of you; you thought to quit but saw it through. I’ve had my share of wins, but that’s not where the joy begins. On that journey of improvement, it’s fun to find that you can do it—grow the biggest watermelon, tell the funniest joke worth telling, ride a skateboard, surf a wave. You can do them if you crave!
Have bigger dreams; make them yours. You could dig up dinosaurs or take a trip to Mars, then you live among the stars. With any passion you pursue, your success is up to you. Whatever you may want to be, don’t quit, and you’ll achieve your dreams. You can do it—just not yet. You will do it; I’ll take that bet!”
And that was “The Gritty Little Lamb.” If you want something, go for it! But always remember that you have to put in the work. People never tell you how hard it is to be where they are, but really, it all comes down to how much you want it and how much work you want to put into it.
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