Start Your Story Time Journey with Rella B: Fun and Educational Kids Book Read Alouds

Welcome, friends! It's time to embark on a delightful journey of reading and learning with our enthusiastic host, Rella B. If you’ve been following her, you know that she takes us through a vibrant and engaging story time experience. If this is your first time here, you’re in for a treat. Prepare yourself with some joyful stretching exercises, a riddle, and an insightful story about the value of money.

Preparing Our Minds and Bodies for Learning

Before diving into the story, Rella B encourages us to get our brains and bodies ready. This warm-up is not just about physical readiness but also about creating a mental space conducive to learning and enjoyment.

Stretching Exercises to Kickstart the Fun

Let’s start by stretching our arms all the way up, reaching for the sky. Feel the tension melt away as you reach out wide and wiggle your fingertips. Now, gently bend over and try to touch your toes with straight legs. If it's a bit challenging, bending your knees slightly helps.

Next, stretch to the side, imagining you’re a teapot. Extend one arm over your head and lean over gently, then switch to the other side. This dynamic movement is simple but engages multiple muscle groups.

Leg Stretches and Squats for Energy

Spread your legs and stretch out to the side, keeping one leg straight and the other bent. Alternate between legs to ensure a balanced stretch. Moving on, let’s do some squats. You can either keep your legs closer together or spread them apart. Opt for whatever feels comfortable. Squats are great for getting the blood flowing and preparing the body for the upcoming activity.

A Big Hug to Finish Our Warm-Up

To wrap up our stretching session, give yourself a big hug. This self-embrace is not just physically rewarding but also mentally uplifting, setting a positive tone for our story time.

Rella's Riddle - Stimulating Our Brains

Rella B loves to engage our minds with fun riddles that hint at the story's theme. Today’s riddle focuses on a form of currency that you can use to buy things. Here are the three hints:

• Hint One: I am a form of currency you can use to buy things.
• Hint Two: I come in the form of bills and coins.
• Hint Three: I come in different values and people go to work to earn me.

The answer is a dollar. Dollars come in various denominations, and you can find them in both coins and bills.

Learning to Say Dollar in Multiple Languages

Rella B takes this opportunity to teach us how to say "dollar" in American Sign Language (ASL) and Spanish. In ASL, you make a gesture resembling the transfer of something with your hand. In Spanish, it's pronounced “dólar.” This small multilingual lesson enhances our cultural understanding and communication skills.

The Story: Mama, I Got a Dollar!

Now that our minds and bodies are ready, it's time for our story, “Mama, I Got a Dollar!,” a Rella B original. This story revolves around learning the value and different uses of money.

Finding and Sharing the Dollar

The story begins with a child finding a dollar and wondering whether to keep it or share it. This simple scenario introduces the concept of sharing and the joy it can bring.

Earning Through Chores

Next, the child earns a dollar by doing chores. This teaches the principle of earning money through hard work and the sense of accomplishment that comes from it.

Saving Money for the Future

The story then explores saving money. Grandma advises saving the dollar, either in a bank or a safe place. This introduces the concept of saving for the future and financial responsibility.

Borrowing Money and the Lessons Learned

The child also learns about borrowing money. Uncle lends a dollar but discusses the importance of paying it back with interest, introducing a critical lesson about loans and financial obligations. This lesson is crucial for understanding how borrowing can impact one's future finances.

Financial Wisdom from Family

Throughout the story, family members impart essential lessons about money:

• Gifting: Understanding generosity and receiving.
• Borrowing: Learning about loans and interest.
• Earning: Appreciating hard work and its rewards.
• Saving: Building a habit of saving for future needs.

Understanding Financial Independence

Rella B explains financial independence as the ability to manage one’s money wisely. This includes knowing how much to save, spend, and understanding basic financial transactions. This insightful story sets young minds on a path to financial literacy, making them aware that nothing in life is entirely free.

Support the author by purchasing your own copy here.

Co-Creators and Community Engagement

At the end of the story, Rella B encourages interaction by highlighting co-creators who have enjoyed and contributed to the content. This community engagement not only acknowledges the audience but also fosters a sense of belonging.

Subscribe and Access More Educational Kids Content

Rella B reminds us to subscribe for more delightful stories and educational content. Whether you prefer watching videos or listening to podcasts, there are several platforms available for you to enjoy these enriching tales.

If you're looking for a screen-free version of this storytime, you can listen to it below.

 

Rella B also offers a free printable activity for kids to participate in after listening. You can download it here.

Summary: Fun Learning and Valuable Life Lessons

This enriching session with Rella B combines physical activity, a riddle to engage our brains, and a thoughtful story that imparts valuable lessons about money. The activities are designed not only to entertain but also to educate young minds in a holistic manner.

So, join Rella B in this delightful and educational journey. Stretch your body, exercise your brain, and delve into stories that teach and entertain. And remember, subscribing to her channels ensures you never miss out on this enriching content.