Hello, friends! Today, we’re going to hear a fun story called “The King of Kindergarten.” Are you ready? Let’s dive in!
When you wake up in the morning, the sun shines brightly through your window. It’s like a big, warm hug from the sky! Your mommy says today is special because you are going to be the King of Kindergarten!
You’ll brush your teeth with a shiny golden brush and wash your face with a soft cloth. You’ll put on your favorite clothes and get ready for your big day!
At breakfast, Mommy will say, “My baby is going to school!” But you’re not a baby anymore. You’re a big kid who can eat a whole stack of pancakes!
Then, a big yellow bus will take you to your new school. As you walk in, remember to smile big and bright because you are the King of Kindergarten!
Your teacher will greet you with a happy “Good morning!” You’ll sit at a round table with other kids who will wave and say “Hi!” You can wave back and say, “Hi, everybody!”
In class, you’ll learn about shapes, letters, and numbers. Your teacher might even read a book about trucks and trains. How exciting!
At recess, you’ll be brave and ask a friend, “Do you want to play with me?” Together, you might pretend to fight a dragon and save the day!
During lunch, if a friend doesn’t have dessert, you can share your extra chocolate pudding. Sharing is a great way to make new friends!
After a little rest, you’ll get up to sing and dance. It’s so much fun to move to the music with your friends!
At the end of the day, your teacher will say goodbye, and you’ll head home. You’ll be excited to tell your parents all about your new friends and how much fun you had!
Remember, being the King of Kindergarten means being brave and kind. Every day is a new adventure, and you can make it amazing!
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Morning Routine Role Play: Pretend you are the King or Queen of Kindergarten! Start by acting out your morning routine just like in the story. Use a pretend golden toothbrush and a soft cloth to wash your face. Dress up in your favorite clothes and practice your big, bright smile in the mirror. Ask yourself, “How does it feel to start the day as the King or Queen of Kindergarten?”
Friendship Circle: Gather in a circle with your classmates. Take turns sharing your name and one thing you like, just like meeting new friends in the story. Then, practice waving and saying “Hi!” to each other. Think about how it feels to make new friends and how you can be a good friend to others. Can you think of a time when you helped a friend or shared something with them?
Adventure Drawing: Draw a picture of an adventure you would like to have at school, just like the playtime adventures in the story. Maybe you’re fighting a dragon or exploring a jungle! Share your drawing with the class and explain your adventure. What makes it exciting? How can you be brave and kind during your adventure?
**Welcome to Storyline Online, brought to you by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. I’m Terry Crews, and today I’m going to read “The King of Kindergarten,” written by Derek Barnes and illustrated by Vanessa Brantley Newton.**
The morning sun shines through your window like a million brass trumpets. It sits behind your head like a crown. Mommy says that today you are going to be the King of Kindergarten. You’ll use a golden brush to clean your royal teeth. You’ll wash your face with a cloth bearing the family crest. You’ll dress yourself neatly in hand-picked garments from far-off places, but gosh, you’ll be ready to reign.
“My baby is heading to school,” Mommy will say during breakfast. But you’re not a baby. Could a baby eat a tower of pancakes the way you can? I don’t think so. “You’re growing up so fast,” Daddy will say, and he’ll be right. “I can’t stay the same size forever, can I?” you’ll say. “One day I’ll be taller than you, Daddy, and you’ll be my little man.” Daddy will laugh, but you won’t be joking.
Then a big yellow carriage will deliver you to a grand fortress. As you walk up to the towering doors, you’ll remember Mommy saying, “Hold your head high and greet everyone with a brilliant, beaming, majestic smile, for you are the King of Kindergarten.” Your teacher will welcome you with a warm smile and a friendly “Good morning.” She’ll be delighted by how you recite your name with pride.
When you head to your royal seat, the kids at your round table will wave and say “Hi” like they’ve been waiting for you all summer. So you smile back, return the wave, and give them a cheerful, “Hi everybody!” The truth is, you couldn’t wait to meet your Kindergarten kingdom either.
Your teacher will go over classroom rules, and you’ll all discuss important matters such as shapes, the alphabet, and the never-ending mystery of numbers. She’ll even read a book about trucks, trains, and tractors. Whoa! It sounds like a lot, but you’re the King of Kindergarten. Piece of cake.
You will show your bravery at recess when you go up to one of your classmates and ask, “Marie, do you want to play with me?” Not only will she say yes, but she’ll lead the way in helping you save the kingdom by battling a fire-breathing dragon.
In the cafeteria, the boy sitting next to you will be missing dessert. You’ll have packed your favorite chocolate pudding with an extra cup just in case. So you’ll say to him, “Want a pudding, Howie?” He’ll say thanks, and you won’t mind at all, because what could be cooler than sharing with new friends?
After a royal rest, you’ll arise to sing and dance and bop to a rhythmic beat. The day will be one you’ll never forget. At the end of it, your teacher will wish you all a magnificent evening and bid you farewell until dawn.
On your way back home, you’ll think of all the things you can’t wait to tell your parents. “I made a bunch of new friends, my teacher is nice, and recess is the best thing ever!” And tomorrow it will begin again. Another day as the charming, wonderful King of Kindergarten.
The thing I love about this book is that it shows that sometimes new experiences can be very scary, but with the right mindset, you can go in and conquer, making it a wonderful experience.
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