???? Kids Book Read Aloud: DAVID GOES TO SCHOOL by David Shannon

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In the lesson, we read “David Goes to School” by David Shannon, which follows a young boy named David as he navigates the challenges of school rules and behavior. Throughout the story, David’s teacher frequently reminds him of the rules, such as not yelling or pushing, while David learns and grows from his experiences, ultimately receiving praise for his efforts. The lesson emphasizes the importance of learning and following rules in a school setting, encouraging children to reflect on their own behavior and growth.
  1. What are some rules that David has to follow at school?
  2. How do you think David feels when he forgets the rules?
  3. What can David do to get better at following the rules?

???? Kids Book Read Aloud: DAVID GOES TO SCHOOL by David Shannon

Hello, Friends!

Hi there! It’s Ani, and today we’re going to read a fun story about a boy named David. David is going to school, and we’re going to see how he behaves. Do you think David will follow the rules, or will he get into some trouble? Let’s find out together!

David Goes to School

The story is called “David Goes to School,” and it’s written by David Shannon. In the story, David’s teacher has a lot to say to him. She often says, “No, David!” because David is learning how to behave at school.

School Rules

Here are some of the things David’s teacher tells him:

  • No yelling.
  • No pushing.
  • No running in the halls.
  • David, you’re late! Sit down, please.
  • Raise your hand before speaking.
  • Keep your hands to yourself.
  • Pay attention and wait your turn.
Learning and Growing

David is learning all these important rules. Sometimes, he forgets, and he has to stay after school. But guess what? David is trying his best, and he even finishes his work! His teacher says, “Good job, David!” and he gets to go home.

What Do You Think?

David has a lot to learn about behaving at school, but we think he’ll get better with practice. What do you think? Do you think David will learn all the rules soon?

Thanks for Reading!

I hope you enjoyed reading about David’s day at school. Thank you for joining me! If you liked the story, come back next time for more fun stories. Bye for now!

  • What are some rules you have to follow at your school or at home? Why do you think these rules are important?
  • Can you think of a time when you forgot to follow a rule? What happened, and how did you feel about it?
  • David is learning to behave at school. What are some things you are learning to do better? How do you practice getting better at them?
  1. Role-Playing School Rules: Gather your friends or family members and take turns playing the role of David and his teacher. Practice following the school rules mentioned in the story, like raising your hand before speaking or keeping your hands to yourself. Discuss how it feels to follow the rules and why they are important in creating a happy classroom environment.

  2. Create a “Good Job, David!” Chart: Make a chart at home or in your classroom where you can track your own progress in following rules, just like David. Every time you follow a rule, add a sticker or draw a smiley face on your chart. At the end of the week, see how many good choices you made and celebrate your efforts!

  3. Observation Walk: Go on a walk around your school or neighborhood with a grown-up and look for examples of people following rules. Can you spot someone waiting their turn, or walking safely? Talk about why these rules are important and how they help everyone stay safe and happy.

Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:

Hello, my reading friends! It’s Ani. Today, our friend David is going to school. How do you think he’ll behave? Do you think he’ll get into any trouble? Let’s find out as we read “David Goes to School.” If you have a copy, go get it so you can read along with me.

[Music]

“David Goes to School” by David Shannon.

David’s teacher always said, “No, David. No yelling. No pushing. No running in the halls. David, you’re tardy. Sit down, David. Don’t you come in class. David, raise your hand. Keep your hands to yourself. Pay attention. Wait your turn, David. I don’t care who started it. David, recess is over.”

[Applause]

“Again! That’s it, mister. You’re staying after school. David, have you finished? Good job, David. Yes, David, you can go home.”

Now, David has quite a bit to learn about how to behave at school, but I think he’ll catch on eventually. What do you think?

I hope you enjoyed our story today. Thank you for reading with me! See you next time. Subscribe for more story time, and don’t forget to click the bell so you’ll know each time a new video is posted.

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