ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 1 What Do Heroes Do? | Hero In Training Read Aloud Book | Circle Time with Khan Academy Kids
Hey there! I’m Caroline from Khan Academy Kids. Today, we’re going to have some fun together, just like we do in circle time at school. We’ll read a book and do some exciting activities. Are you ready? Let’s get started!
Today, we’re reading a book called “Hero in Training.” It’s about Kodi bear, one of our favorite characters. Kodi loves reading comic books about superheroes. She thinks they are brave, thoughtful, and strong. Kodi wants to be a hero too, but she’s not sure how.
Kodi wonders if she needs to learn how to fly to be a hero. She asks her friend Peck, who can fly, to teach her. Peck thinks it’s a fun idea and tells Kodi to flap her wings. But Kodi’s arms don’t lift her into the air. Peck suggests jumping off a bench, but Kodi still can’t fly. Why do you think Kodi can’t fly? Maybe it’s because bears don’t have wings like Peck!
Next, Kodi tries to lift a heavy rock because heroes are strong. But the rock is too heavy for her. How do you think Kodi feels? She looks frustrated because she’s trying so hard.
Kodi then thinks about squeezing into a tight space, like a hero in her comic book. Peck thinks she might be good at it, but it doesn’t work out. Finally, Kodi decides to transform into her secret identity. Peck brings her a disguise, but he still recognizes her. Maybe a mask and cape will help!
Kodi puts on a mask and cape and feels like a hero, but she hasn’t done anything heroic yet. Peck asks for help tying his cape, and Kodi helps him. Peck says, “You’re my hero.” Kodi realizes that being a hero means being a helpful friend. Isn’t that wonderful?
Let’s learn some new words from the book. The word “hero” is spelled H-E-R-O. Can you say it with me? H-E-R-O spells hero.
Another word is “that.” It starts with T-H, which makes the (hisses) sound. Can you make that sound? (hisses) Great! Here’s a sentence: “That was hard.” The first word is “that.”
Now, let’s complete a sentence: “Heroes can lift heavy blank.” What do you think fits? Thrones or things? I think it’s “Heroes can lift heavy things.” Great job!
That’s the end of our book! If you want to read more books or do more activities, ask your parents to download Khan Academy Kids. Before we go, let’s all feel like heroes. Stand up and strike your favorite hero pose with me. Ready? Let’s do it!
Thanks for joining me today. I’ll see you tomorrow at the same time. Have a great day, and remember, you can be a hero by being helpful and kind!
Heroic Acts at Home: Think about ways you can be a hero at home. Can you help your parents with chores, like setting the table or tidying up your toys? Try doing one helpful thing each day and see how it makes you feel. Share your experiences with your family and talk about how being helpful makes you a hero in your own home.
Superhero Costume Creation: Just like Kodi, create your own superhero costume using things you find around the house. You can use a towel as a cape or make a mask out of paper. Once you’re dressed up, think about what your superhero name would be and what special powers you have. Share your superhero identity with a friend or family member and explain how you would use your powers to help others.
Heroic Storytelling: Draw a picture of a time when you helped someone or were kind to a friend. Then, tell a story about what happened. How did you feel when you helped someone? How did the other person feel? Share your story with your class or family and discuss how small acts of kindness can make you a hero in everyday life.
