ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Awnie's House ❄️ Kids Book Read Aloud: JUST SNOW ALREADY! by Howard McWilliam Waiting for the Snow to Come
Hello, my fun-loving reading friends! Are you ready for a story about snow? Do you live where it snows? If you do, do you get excited when you know the snow is coming? In this story, we will meet a little boy who can’t wait for it to snow. But every time he looks out the window, he misses all the fun happening on the street below. Let’s find out what’s going on down there and if it will ever snow as we read “Just Snow Already.”
This is the boy from our story. When he looks out the window, he looks up at the sky. Let’s see how that changes the story. The book starts with a quiet street and the sun coming up. Let’s begin!
This morning, Dad said it might snow today. I checked outside; it was cold, but no snow yet. At breakfast, the milk and sugar reminded me of snow. All I could think about was snow. I told my sister it might snow today. Think of all the fun we could have! She wasn’t as excited as I was. I wasn’t going to miss any fun.
I peeked outside—no snow yet. But the street was getting busy! I saw a dog chasing a cat, who was chasing a bird, and they knocked over the mail carrier. What do you see, friends?
I got ready as fast as I could. Maybe it was snowing now? Nope, still no snow. But lots was happening! The fireman came to rescue a cat from a tree. What else do you see?
“Make it snow, Mom,” I said. Mom said she couldn’t make it snow; we just have to wait and see. But waiting is boring! If he looked down, he wouldn’t be bored. Can you find the monster truck? What else is happening?
If it snowed, I could build a snowman, go sledding, and make snow angels. Maybe it was snowing now? No, still nothing. He really needs to look down; he’s missing everything!
Dad said time flies when you’re having fun, so I tried to keep busy, but nothing is as fun as snow. It felt like hours went by. It must have started snowing by now! I crept up to the window, and nothing.
“Why won’t it just snow already?” Oh my goodness, do you see what’s happening? Total chaos! Can you count the monkeys that escaped from the truck? What if it never snows again? I’d have to build mud men, go sledding on grass, and make leaf angels. I really wish it would snow. It wasn’t fair! I bet it was snowing where other kids lived. My day was ruined.
While I ate a snack, Mom asked if I looked outside lately. I told her it was no use; I knew it wasn’t going to snow today. She suggested I take one more peek. As I walked toward the window, something fluttered down. Was I imagining it? Could it be? Might it be snow?
It finally happened, and it looks like everyone in the street is enjoying the snow! I knew it would snow; I knew it! Nothing is as fun as snow.
As the sun goes down, everything is covered in snow. I hope you enjoyed our story today. See you next time!
Snow Observation Walk: If you live in an area where it snows, take a walk outside with an adult. Look at the snowflakes closely. What shapes do you see? Can you catch a snowflake on your glove and see its pattern before it melts? If it doesn’t snow where you live, use paper and scissors to cut out your own snowflakes. Notice how each one is different, just like real snowflakes!
Weather Watcher: Create a simple weather chart for the week. Each day, look outside and draw what the sky looks like. Is it sunny, cloudy, or snowy? Talk about how the weather changes and how it makes you feel. Do you like it when it snows? Why or why not?
Snow Story Time: Imagine you are the boy in the story. What would you do while waiting for the snow? Draw a picture or write a short story about your day. Share your story with a friend or family member. What fun things can you do while waiting for snow?
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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Hello, my fun-loving reading friends! It’s Annie, and I’m so glad you’re here. Are you ready for a story? Do you live in a place where it snows? If you do, do you get excited when you know the snow’s on its way? In this story, we’ll meet a little boy who can’t wait for it to snow. The trouble is, every time he looks out the window at the sky, he misses all the action that’s going on down in the street below. Let’s find out what’s happening down there and if it will ever snow as we read “Just Snow Already.” If you have a copy, go get it so you can read along with me!
“Just Snow Already,” written and illustrated by Howard McWilliam. This is the boy from our story. I want you to notice something: when he looks out the window, which direction is he looking? He’s looking up at the sky, isn’t he? Let’s see how that might affect the story.
These are the end papers at the beginning of the book. I see a quiet street where the sun is just coming up on a new day. Let’s begin the story.
This morning, Dad said it might snow today. I checked outside; it was cold, but it wasn’t snowing yet. Sure enough, reading friends, he’s looking up at the sky, not noticing how the street is starting to come to life. At breakfast, the milk reminded me of snow, and the sugar reminded me of snow. All I could think about was snow. I told my sister it might snow today. Think of all the fun we could have in the snow! She wasn’t as excited as I was—well, her loss. I wasn’t going to miss one second of fun.
I peeked outside—no, nothing was happening out there. Things were really starting to get busy on the street. I saw a dog chasing a cat, who was chasing a bird, and they knocked over the mail carrier. What else do you see, reading friends?
I got ready as fast as I could. Maybe it was snowing now? Nope, still nothing happening. There’s actually quite a lot happening, isn’t there? The fireman had to come rescue the cat from the tree. What else is going on?
“Make it snow, Mom,” I said. Mom said she couldn’t make it snow; it would either happen or it wouldn’t. We just have to wait and see. But waiting is boring! I don’t think he’d be bored if he looked down to see what was going on in the street. Can you find the monster truck? What other things do you see happening?
If it snowed, I could build a snowman, go sledding, and make snow angels. Maybe it was snowing now? No, there was still nothing happening out there. He really needs to look down; he’s missing everything!
What do you see this time? Dad told me time flies when you’re having fun, so I tried to keep busy, but nothing is as fun as snow. It felt like hours had gone by. It must have started snowing by now! I crept up to the window, and absolutely nothing.
“Why won’t it just snow already?” Oh my goodness, do you see what’s happening? Total chaos! Can you count the monkeys that have escaped from the truck? What if it never snows again? I’d have to build mud men, go sledding on the grass, and make leaf angels. I really wish it would snow. It wasn’t fair! I bet it was snowing where other kids lived. My day was ruined.
While I ate a snack, Mom asked if I looked outside lately. I told her it was no use; I knew it wasn’t going to snow today. She suggested I take one more peek. As I walked toward the window, something fluttered down. Was I imagining it? Could it be? Might it be snow?
It finally happened, and it looks like everyone in the street is enjoying the snow! I knew it would snow; I knew it! Nothing is as fun as snow.
These are the end papers at the back of the book. As the sun goes down, everything is covered in snow. I hope you enjoyed our story today. See you next time!
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