ClassX Video Lessons Grade Kindergarten Why, Oh Why, Am I a Crocodile? | A tale about learning to love yourself as you are
Hello, friends! How are you today? Did you have fun playing with your friends at school? I hope you got to play outside too! Now, let’s get cozy and read a fun story together.
Today, we have a story called “Why Oh Why Am I a Crocodile” by Alex Brooks. Let’s find out what happens!
Once upon a time, by a river under a palm tree, there was a sad crocodile. She looked in the mirror and felt very lonely. She wondered, “Why oh why am I a crocodile?”
As the crocodile walked along, she saw a beautiful parrot flying high in the sky. The parrot had bright, colorful feathers. The crocodile thought, “Wow! I wish I could be like that parrot.”
Next, she saw a tall giraffe with long legs and pretty eyelashes. The crocodile sighed, “I wish I could be tall like the giraffe.”
Then, she heard a loud roar! It was a lion with a big smile and shiny teeth. The crocodile thought, “I wish I could be brave like the lion.”
By the lake, she saw a snake slithering smoothly. The crocodile said, “I wish I could move like that snake.”
Suddenly, a monkey swung down from a tree and asked, “What’s wrong?” The crocodile told the monkey how she felt. She said, “My teeth are crooked, my eyes are small, and my skin is rough. I feel all wrong.”
The monkey smiled and said, “I may be blind, but I can hear, touch, taste, and smell. It’s okay to be different. Let’s have tea with my friends!”
The crocodile joined the monkey and met new friends: a colorful parrot, a tall giraffe, a brave lion, and a smooth snake. They all felt a little sad about being different.
But as they talked and shared cookies, they realized that being different is okay. They felt happy because they had each other to talk to.
From that day on, they learned that sharing their feelings with friends makes everything better. Remember, if you ever feel sad, talk to a friend or family member. It will help you feel happy again!
We hope you enjoyed “Why Oh Why Am I a Crocodile.” Thank you for joining us, and we’ll see you next time for more stories. Bye-bye!
Animal Role Play: Let’s pretend to be the animals from the story! Choose an animal like the crocodile, parrot, giraffe, lion, or snake. Think about how they move and sound. Can you walk like a giraffe or roar like a lion? Ask your friends to guess which animal you are pretending to be. This will help you understand how each animal is unique and special in its own way.
Friendship Circle: Sit in a circle with your friends and share something special about yourself. It could be something you like to do or something you are good at. Then, take turns saying something nice about the person next to you. This activity will help you see how everyone is different and how those differences make us all special.
Nature Walk Observation: Go on a short walk outside with a teacher or parent. Look for animals or plants that are different from each other. Can you find a bird, a tree, or a flower? Talk about what makes each one special. This will help you notice the diversity in nature and appreciate the differences around you.
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Hi everyone! Welcome back to the Storytime Family. How’s everyone doing today? Did you have fun at school? Did you get to play with all your friends? I hope you got some time to play outside. I also hope you’re settled down and ready to read a book with us today.
We have a book called “Why Oh Why Am I a Crocodile” by Alex Brooks. Let’s check it out!
On the bank of a river beneath a palm tree stood a tearful crocodile, as lonely as can be. Staring in the mirror, feeling hideously sad, she cried, “Why oh why am I a crocodile?”
Later on that morning, while out walking, she looked up and heard a squawking. It was a beautiful parrot in glorious flight, with broad wings and dazzling feathers. Admiring the parrot for a little while, she sighed, “Why oh why am I a crocodile?”
On she went, plotting miserably, then paused at the sound of rustling in a tree. There was an elegant giraffe striding with grace, with the longest lashes and a precious face. Fascinated by legs that stretched a mile, she groaned, “Why oh why am I a crocodile?”
Then a lion appeared with the loudest of roars, a majestic body and enormous great paws. Amazed by his teeth and perfect white smile, she snapped, “Why oh why am I a crocodile?”
Deciding to take a stroll by the lake, she spotted the most magnificent snake. Stunned by his slithering, swanky style, she sobbed, “Why oh why am I a crocodile?”
“Whatever’s the matter?” said a voice from a tree. Crocodile looked up to see a swinging monkey. She dried her eyes, blew her snout, and then poor old crocodile blurted out, “My teeth are crooked, my eyes are small, my legs are short, and I’m far from tall. My skin is leathery, horrible to touch, and as for the color, well, I can’t say much. My body’s fat, my tail’s too long, so basically, I’m just all wrong.”
Then suddenly, with a crash and a thud, there lay the monkey in a puddle of mud. “Are you okay?” asked crocodile. “I’m fantastic!” he replied with a smile. “Well, apart from the fact that I just fell from a tree, but being blind has never stopped me. I’m an adrenaline monkey, living life on the edge with occasional somersaults into a hedge.”
Crocodile quizzed, “But you don’t complain?” Monkey replied, “Please let me explain. I may be blind, but I can hear, touch, taste, and smell. Accept yourself for who you are; take my advice and you’ll go far. There’s really no need to feel sorry for me. Instead, let’s join my new friends for tea. You see, I’ve met four others today who are all feeling in a similar way: a parrot so colorful she just can’t blend in, a giraffe that hates being tall and thin, a lion that wishes he wasn’t so scary, and a snake that desperately wants to be hairy.”
So as they drank tea and ate delicious cookies, they realized the difference talking could make. It was clear now to Croc that they all felt bad, but with help from each other, they were no longer sad. From that day forward, the new friends declared the best type of problem is one half and shared.
And that was “Why Oh Why Am I a Crocodile.” Remember, when you feel down, you always feel better when you share your feelings with a friend or a family member, so don’t be afraid to share.
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