ClassX Video Lessons Grade Kindergarten Who Puts the Animals to Bed? | Read Aloud Bedtime Story for Kids
Hello, friends! Today, we’re going to read a fun story called “Who Puts the Animals to Bed” by Mitch Kelly and Holly Clifton Brown. Are you ready? Let’s begin!
When the day is ending, and the night is beginning, the sky is half dark and half light. But who makes sure all the animals go to sleep?
Who helps the kitty cat come down from the shed? Who finds the lost bear and calms the doll that wants to play?
Who picks up the fluffy duckling and soothes the sleepy sea lion pup? Who blows a kiss to the crocodile and asks the snake to be quiet?
Who tells the elephant to close his eyes and sings a sweet song to the lion?
When the owl says, “Who?” who whispers, “Hush”? Who gently strokes the tired tiger’s head?
Who puts all the animals to bed? Is it you? Is it you?
Now, it’s time for you to snuggle up too! You can cuddle with your lion, bear, kangaroo, rabbit, monkey, penguin, dog, gorilla, turtle, or even a frog!
Give them all a big hug, turn down the light, and let the whole wide world sleep peacefully through the night.
That’s the end of our story, “Who Puts the Animals to Bed.” Thank you for joining us! We hope you enjoyed it. Come back and see us again for more fun stories!
Animal Bedtime Role Play: Gather some stuffed animals or toy figures. Pretend you are the one putting them to bed just like in the story. Think about what each animal might need to feel comfortable. Does the lion need a lullaby? Does the bear need a hug? Share your ideas with a friend or family member and take turns being the one who puts the animals to bed.
Draw Your Own Bedtime Scene: Use crayons or markers to draw a picture of your favorite animal getting ready for bed. What does their bedroom look like? Do they have a special blanket or toy? After drawing, explain your picture to someone and tell them how you helped your animal friend get ready for sleep.
Animal Bedtime Observation: Next time you are outside or at a zoo, observe how animals behave when they are getting ready to sleep. Do they find a cozy spot? Do they make any sounds? Share your observations with your class or family and discuss how it is similar or different from the animals in the story.
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Hi kids! Welcome to the Story Time Family. We are going to be reading “Who Puts the Animals to Bed” by Mitch Kelly and Holly Clifton Brown. Let’s get started!
Who puts the animals to bed?
At the end of the day,
At the start of the night,
When the earth is half dark,
When the sky is half light.
Who puts the animals to bed?
Who helps the cat down from the shed?
Who finds the bear that went astray
And quiets the doll that wants to play?
Who picks the downy duckling up
And soothes the yawning sea lion pup?
Who blows the crocodile a kiss
And asks the snake please not to hiss?
Tells the elephant to close his eyes
And sings the lion a lullaby.
When tawny owl goes “Who?”
Who whispers, “Hush”?
Oh, tell me who?
Strokes the tired old tiger’s head.
Who puts the animals to bed?
Is it you? Is it you?
Well, snuggle down too
With your lion and your bear,
Or your kangaroo,
With rabbit and monkey,
Penguin and dog,
Gorilla and turtle,
Or maybe with frog.
Give them all a big hug
And turn down the light,
And with the whole wide wild world
Sleeping peacefully for the night.
That’s the end of “Who Puts the Animals to Bed.”
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