ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Awnie's House ???? Kids Book Read Aloud: A LITTLE THANKFUL SPOT by Diane Alber
Welcome to my cozy reading corner! I’m so happy you’re here with me. Do you like listening to stories? I have a special one for you today. Let’s get ready to read together!
Our story is called “A Little Thankful Spot,” written and illustrated by Diane Alber. Spot is a special little spot who loves to think about all the things he’s thankful for. Did you know that thinking about what makes you happy can make you feel even happier?
Spot has a long list of things he is thankful for. Let’s see what’s on his list:
Spot is also thankful for:
Now it’s your turn! What are you thankful for? Can you think of something every day and make your own thankful list? Let’s see how long your list can get!
Thank you for reading with me today. I hope you enjoyed our story. See you next time for more fun and adventures!
Create Your Thankful Tree: Gather some colorful paper, scissors, and markers. Cut out leaf shapes from the paper. Each day, think of something you are thankful for and write it on a leaf. Attach the leaves to a wall or a poster board to create a beautiful Thankful Tree. Watch your tree grow as you add more leaves!
Thankful Scavenger Hunt: Go on a scavenger hunt around your home or classroom to find items that make you feel thankful. It could be a favorite toy, a cozy blanket, or a picture of your family. Share with a friend or family member why each item is special to you.
Thankful Story Time: Gather with friends or family and take turns sharing a short story about something you are thankful for. It could be a fun day at the park, a delicious meal, or a special moment with a pet. Listen to each other’s stories and see how many things you can find to be thankful for together!
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Hello, my reading friends! Welcome to my house. I’m always so happy to have you here. If you enjoy reading stories with me, be sure to subscribe and watch all the way through because I’ll be doing some shout-outs at the end. Are you ready for a story?
Inside each one of us, we have a lot of different emotions, and one of them is gratitude. Thinking about what we’re thankful for can help us in many ways. Let’s find out how as we read “A Little Thankful Spot.” If you have a copy, go get it so you can read along with me.
*A Little Thankful Spot*
Written and illustrated by Diane Alber
My name is Spot, and I’m not just any ordinary spot; I’m a little thankful spot. Did you know that writing down all the things you are thankful for can actually make you happier? We have been making this thankful list for a while now. Wow, that is a long list! When you are thankful, you are happy with what you have and experience. You don’t compare yourself to others. Writing down all that you are thankful for helps you focus on the positive things in your life.
I’m going to share my list, and maybe it will inspire you to create your own list. Here it goes:
– I am thankful for playing in the park and sliding down the slide.
– Nature and the cool shade of a tree.
– Cozy slippers.
– Hats to keep my head warm.
– Sandals to keep my feet cool.
– Rain boots so I can splash in puddles.
– Umbrellas so I can enjoy the rain without getting wet.
– Snowmen in winter.
– Flowers in spring.
– The nice warm sun.
– Yummy ice pops and ice cream.
– The refreshing pool on a hot summer day.
– Being able to show sadness so people know when to help.
– Having the confidence to try new things.
– Feeling anger so I can become passionate about a cause or stand up for what’s right.
– Feeling anxiety to warn me if I am about to do something dangerous.
– Being able to love.
– Finding my peaceful spot.
– Beautiful rainbows.
– The Earth, planets, the moon, and stars.
– My amazing friends.
– Parties to celebrate something special.
– Delicious cake.
– Colorful balloons.
– My big happy family.
I’m a little respectful spot.
I’m a little spot of kindness.
I’m a little spot of responsibility.
I’m a little spot of honesty.
I’m a little spot of patience.
I’m a little spot of courage.
Schools for providing a place to learn, play, and have fun.
Teachers who show kids they can learn anything.
Community helpers who keep us safe and well.
Libraries for providing a quiet place to read.
Books to give people a chance to go on an adventure in their mind.
School supplies.
Reading because it’s great to hear stories.
Paper airplanes because I want to see how far they can fly.
Music because I enjoy playing and listening to it.
My pet fish, Tommy.
Dressing up because it’s fun to pretend.
Courage to stand up and perform on stage.
Time and the ability to be patient.
A cardboard box and all the creative things I can do with it.
Clean water.
Lights so I can see when it’s dark.
Crayons to scribble.
Paint to splatter.
Art and the ability to create.
Rocks because it is fun to stack them in a pile.
Scribble stones because they spread happiness when you paint them.
Toothbrushes so my teeth can get cleaned.
Nutritious food.
Paper to make thankful lists.
Tissues to help my nose when it has sniffles.
Signs to help us stay safe.
Are you inspired yet? Now it’s your turn! What are you thankful for? Do you think you can write something you are thankful for every day and make a bigger list than me? What a great challenge! I’m going to start writing down something I’m grateful for every day. I can’t wait to see how long my list gets. I hope you’ll do it with me!
All right, time for some shout-outs! Today they go to Andrew and Kate in Maine, Surrey and Kendall in England, JD and Lucas in Mount Zion, Illinois, Lucy in Newtown, Connecticut, Cason in Los Angeles, Marissa, Camilla, and Axel in Los Banos, California, Evelyn, J, Evan, and Marlena in Levittown, Pennsylvania, Phoenix in Atlanta, Georgia, Chloe in King, Ontario, Canada, as well as Brooklyn in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Hello to you all! I am so happy that we get to read together. I hope you enjoyed our story today. See you next time!
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