ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Awnie's House ???? Kids Book Read Aloud: CHRISSY DOESN’T LIKE HER HAIR by Christine Williams and Amy Wummer
Hi there! I’m Ani, and I’m so glad you’re here to read with me. If you love stories, make sure to join me for more fun adventures. Today, we have a special story about a girl named Chrissy who doesn’t like her hair. Let’s find out if a new friend can help her feel better about it. The story is called “Chrissy Doesn’t Like Her Hair,” written by Christine Williams and illustrated by Amy Wummer.
One morning, Chrissy’s mom called her to get ready for school. But Chrissy didn’t want to. She didn’t like her hair because she thought it was too big and the coils were too tight. Chrissy wished her hair was like her mom’s shiny curls or her sister’s long, flowing hair.
Her mom always told her that her hair was special and that many people would love to have hair like hers. But Chrissy still wished for different hair as they headed to school.
At school, Chrissy told her teacher, Miss Hickens, that she didn’t like her hair. Miss Hickens always said Chrissy’s hair was beautiful, but Chrissy didn’t believe it. She wanted hair like her classmates, Susie and Samantha, who had curls and waves that she admired.
Feeling sad, Chrissy asked to go to the restroom. She looked in the mirror and wished her hair would just disappear.
While in the restroom, Chrissy met a new teacher named Ms. Wiggins. Ms. Wiggins had hair just like Chrissy’s, a big, beautiful afro. She told Chrissy that her hair was gorgeous and unique, just like hers. Ms. Wiggins loved her own hair because it was special and reached up to the sky.
Chrissy felt happy for the first time because she saw someone who looked like her. Ms. Wiggins helped Chrissy see that she was beautiful just the way she was.
Ms. Wiggins walked Chrissy back to class, and Chrissy couldn’t wait to tell her mom what she had learned. She realized that her hair was beautiful, and she would never forget Ms. Wiggins’ kind words.
Chrissy learned that sometimes a friend or family member can help us see how special we really are.
Before we go, I want to say hello to some of our reading friends: Isabella in London, England; Isaiah Renee in Bassette, California; Avery Barnes in Clarksville, Tennessee; Nana and Akua in Yonkers, New York; Is he in Richmond, Virginia; Grayson and Addie in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Jace, Eli, and Kylie in Refugio, Texas; Adam Ramirez Gonzalez in Lompoc, California; Preston and Addison in McKinney, Texas; Marley in Racine, Wisconsin; Claire, Emma, and Alexander in Fort Belvoir, Virginia; and Joe and Michaela in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Hello to all of you! I’m so happy you’re part of our reading family. I hope you enjoyed the story today. See you next time!
Hair Art Gallery: Create a hair art gallery at home or in the classroom. Use different materials like yarn, ribbons, or colored paper to make different hairstyles. Encourage children to create a hairstyle that represents their own or someone they admire. Display the creations and discuss how each hairstyle is unique and beautiful in its own way.
Mirror, Mirror: Stand in front of a mirror and practice saying positive things about yourself. Encourage children to look at their reflection and say something they like about their hair or another feature. This activity helps build self-esteem and reinforces the idea that everyone is special just the way they are.
Story Sharing Circle: Gather in a circle and take turns sharing a story about a time when someone made you feel special or when you helped someone else feel special. This activity encourages empathy and understanding, helping children recognize the impact of kindness and positive words.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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Hello, my reading friends! It’s Ani. I’m so happy you came to read with me. Don’t forget to subscribe if you want to read more stories together, and make sure to watch all the way through because I have some shout-outs at the end. Are you ready for a story?
Today, we’ll meet a girl who doesn’t like her hair. Let’s see if a new friend can help her see things in a different way as we read “Chrissy Doesn’t Like Her Hair,” written by Christine Williams and illustrated by Amy Wummer.
“Chrissy, come get your hair done so you can get ready for school.”
“Mom, I don’t want to. I don’t like this hair on my head. Look at it! It’s too big, and my coils are too tight. I cringe at the idea of getting my hair done every morning. I don’t want to sit down for 30 minutes while my mom conditions, waters, oils, and coils my hair. My mom and sister don’t have hair like mine. My mom has the perfect curls that are shiny and bouncy, and my sister has lush, flowing curly hair down her back that glistens in the sun. I wish I had hair like my mom and my sister.”
My mother says that this is the hair I was born with and that I should be thankful because some people would love to have my hair. I can see her determination in my mother’s eyes as she finishes my hair. We then rush out the door on our way to school.
As I sit in the car, I daydream about having straight, curly, or wavy hair. I just want my hair to look beautiful. When my mom arrives at the school, she kisses me on the cheek and tells me to have a wonderful day. I slam the door and say, “I would if I didn’t have this hair.”
I walk into the classroom and greet Miss Hickens.
“Hello, Chrissy! How are you today?”
“Well, Miss Hickens, I’m not having a good day because I don’t like my hair. It’s ugly.”
“Now, Chrissy, I tell you every day that your hair is beautiful.”
Miss Hickens doesn’t understand because her hair is smooth, silky, and straight. I wish I had Miss Hickens’ hair.
Susie sits in front of me. She has curls that are so thick and glossy; I can’t help wanting to reach out and touch them. They are perfect ringlets and look even prettier with the two bows she always wears. I wish I could have hair like Susie’s.
Across the room, Samantha’s brown hair looks like a great wavy river flowing over her shoulders. I bet she can wear her hair in any style and look amazing. I wish I could have her hair too. I touch my tightly coiled hair and lower my head. I want to go home.
“Miss Hickens, may I use the restroom?” I ask, and she gives me the pass. My puffy eyes stare back at me in the mirror. I wish my hair would blow away like a dandelion puffball. Why do I have this hair?
As I blow my nose, an unfamiliar teacher enters the restroom. To my surprise, her hair is a big brown tightly coiled afro, just like mine. She smiles at me.
“Chrissy, what’s wrong?”
“How do you know my name?” I ask.
“Well, Chrissy, I’ve seen you in school several times, and I’ve always loved your hair. Your coils are so thick and gorgeous.”
I wipe the tears from my eyes.
“What’s your name?”
“Ms. Wiggins.”
“Everyone’s hair is lovely except mine.”
“Chrissy, your hair is very pretty. I have the same hair as you. My hair is what I love most about myself because it’s unique. I love the way that it springs up to the sky. This is the way I was made.”
Ms. Wiggins smiles at me again. For the first time in my life, I see someone who has hair like mine. Ms. Wiggins is lovely, and she helped me realize that I am too.
Ms. Wiggins walks me back to class. She’s given me a lot to think about. I cannot wait to get home to tell my mom what Ms. Wiggins said to me. I will never forget her words, and most importantly, I will never forget that I am beautiful just the way I am.
Chrissy learned that her hair is beautiful. Sometimes a friend or family member can help us see things in a whole new way.
All right, are you ready for some shout-outs? Today they’re going out to Isabella in London, England; Isaiah Renee in Bassette, California; Avery Barnes in Clarksville, Tennessee; Nana and Akua in Yonkers, New York; Is he in Richmond, Virginia; Grayson and Addie in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Jace, Eli, and Kylie in Refugio, Texas; Adam Ramirez Gonzalez in Lompoc, California; Preston and Addison in McKinney, Texas; Marley in Racine, Wisconsin; Claire, Emma, and Alexander in Fort Belvoir, Virginia; as well as Joe and Michaela in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Hello to all of you, my good friends! I’m so happy that you’re all a part of my reading family. I hope you enjoyed our story today. See you next time!
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