ClassX Video Lessons Grade Kindergarten You Be You | A story about finding yourself & being true to who you are
Hello, friends! How are you today? Did you have fun at school? Have you been reading lots of books? Today, we have a special story called “You Be You” by Richard Brim and Rogeria Coelho. Let’s dive into the adventure!
In a quiet house at the edge of the forest, a wise master is waiting for you. It’s your special day, so don’t be late! The master looks at you from head to toe and asks, “What’s your name?” But oh no, your tongue gets all twisted, and you can’t say it!
A little voice in your head whispers, “Say your name out loud! Shout it to the sun!” But your name just won’t come out. The master points to a brush, a bucket, and a ladder and says, “Come this way.”
Upstairs, you find a huge white canvas. It’s so big and bright! You can paint anything you want. Maybe a little stick figure in the corner? You start to paint, and it’s so much fun! You laugh and splash colors everywhere.
The master looks at your painting and says, “So disappointing,” and with a wave, your painting disappears! You’re upset, but remember, you can be you! Don’t hold back! Paint your dreams and let your imagination fly!
Suddenly, you feel mad and want to blame the canvas. You try to fix it, but nothing works. You see a hole and feel scared. But then, you find a brush in your hand. This is your life, and you can make it beautiful!
It’s time to dream big and be brave! You paint with joy and excitement. Open the door and step into the light. Your painting is the most beautiful of all! You’ve had so many adventures, and there are more to come!
You hear a soft sound like bells ringing. The walls whisper, “What’s your name?” You smile because now you know. Shout it out to the sun, sing it loud, and be proud!
And that’s the story of “You Be You.” Did you enjoy it? Remember, always be yourself and dream big! If you liked the story, come back for more adventures. Take care and see you next time! Bye-bye!
Name Art: Let’s create a special art project with your name! Use colorful paper, markers, or crayons to write your name in big, bold letters. Decorate it with drawings of your favorite things or dreams. Hang it up in your room to remind yourself to always be proud of who you are!
Imagination Canvas: Just like in the story, let’s paint or draw on a big piece of paper. Imagine you have a giant canvas like the one in the story. What dreams or adventures would you like to paint? Use your favorite colors and let your imagination fly. Share your artwork with your friends and family and tell them about your dreams!
Storytime Role Play: Pretend you are the character in the story. Practice saying your name out loud with confidence. Then, take turns with a friend or family member acting out different parts of the story. How does it feel to shout your name to the sun? What adventures will you go on next? Use your imagination to create new scenes and endings!
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Hi everyone! Welcome back to the Storytime Family. How are you today? How was school? Did you learn anything fun today? Have you been reading lots of books on your own?
Thank you for sitting down and reading with us. Today we have “You Be You” by Richard Brim and Rogeria Coelho. Let’s check it out, shall we?
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In a whispery house at the edge of the wild, a master awaits you. It’s your day—don’t be late! He looks you over, head to toe, then sniffs and sighs. “Another one of these,” he says, and asks real close, “What’s your name? What’s your name? What’s your name?”
You stumble and stammer, tongue twisted and tied. It’s the simplest of questions—why can’t you reply? A voice in your head whispers in your ear, “Shout your name out to the sun, sing it loud, say it clear.”
You be you. You be you.
Your name hangs there, not leaving your tongue. “No answer,” says the master. “This way, come.” The master points to a brush, a bucket, and a ladder, then hurries along, leaving them there for you.
He barges down hallways, around corners, and upstairs. He comes to a room at the top and nods. “You’re in there.” Inside, you behold a great canvas of life. Anything is possible! Grab your brush, make a choice.
The canvas is big and imposing, a great expanse of bright white—daunting for sure. You stare at the canvas, you scratch and ponder. Maybe a stick figure right here in the corner?
The old master shudders and sweeps out the door. You laugh out loud—painting is fun! Let’s do more! A splash of this, a splash of that—get covered in the stuff.
You be you—don’t hold back! The master inspects your work, eyebrow arched high. “So disappointing,” he says, rolling his eyes. With a wave of his hand, your painting vanishes in a puff. He sweeps from the room, and you choke on his dust.
You’re mad—so mad you can’t do what you want. You blame the poor canvas for every little fault. You charge headfirst, determined to destroy. He sees you coming and knows what you’ll try. It bounces you away like a trampoline—off you fly!
You can’t stop. In frustration and despair, you tear a hole in the canvas—a terrible hole you can never repair. You cover it up with boards and glue. You paint around it, but nothing will do.
You peer into the dark, frightened and blue—there are old sad eyes staring back at you. Then a troll slithers in and growls at your heels. Such yelling and howling—you’re paralyzed!
It’s true. Where did you go wrong? What can you do? The monsters are coming—they’re coming up fast! Take hold of something, or they’ll get you at last.
You look down to find a brush in your hand. Why, this is your life you’re painting! These are your choices now. So hop, scotch, skidoo, and send them all home.
Your time has come—dream large, head high! Nothing can hold you back. Spread your wings and fly!
You’re flush and excited, beaming with life. Open the door step into the light. There it is—your painting! The most beautiful of all. Such adventures you’ve had—so many more to come!
You hear a soft jiggling like the ringing of bells. It’s the old hall itself and the paintings on the walls. “What’s your name?” The whisper is your word echoing around.
“What’s your name? What’s your name? What’s your name?”
You smile—yes, you do, because you’ve got it now. Shout it out to the sun, sing it loud, say it proud.
You be you. You be you.
And that was “You Be You.” How did you like the book? Leave us a comment and tell us what you think of the book.
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