Reading Practice: A1 Level – A New Baby
A Special Moment Has Arrived!
📖 Story Time: A New Baby
In a cozy house 🏠, there lives a happy family. There is Dad 👨, Mom 👩, and their cheerful daughter Jenny 👧. Jenny is six years old and loves to play in the garden. She enjoys reading books 📚 and drawing pictures.
One sunny day ☀️, Mom and Dad have exciting news. They tell Jenny, “You will have a baby brother soon!” Jenny is thrilled and jumps with joy 🎉. She can’t wait to meet him. She helps Mom prepare the baby’s room, choosing toys 🧸 and colorful blankets.
Finally, the day arrives. The new baby is born 👶! They name him Tom. Tom is tiny and cute 😍. He has little hands and feet and big bright eyes. “Hello, Tom!” says Jenny softly. She feels happy to be a big sister.
At home, Mom feeds Tom milk 🍼, and Dad rocks him to sleep 💤. Jenny gently touches his tiny fingers. She sings lullabies 🎵 to help him sleep. Tom smiles 😊 when he hears Jenny’s voice. The family spends time together, feeling full of love ❤️.
Every day, Jenny helps Mom and Dad. She brings diapers, finds his pacifier, and shows him her favorite toys. They go for walks in the park, where Jenny pushes Tom’s stroller. She feels proud to show her baby brother to her friends.
One evening, the family sits together on the couch. They read stories 📖 and look at pictures. “We are so lucky,” says Dad. “Our family is complete,” adds Mom. Jenny smiles and hugs Tom gently 🤗. She knows they will have many happy times ahead.
Tom grows a little each day. He learns to crawl and says his first words. Jenny cheers him on. They laugh 😂 and play together. The house is full of giggles and fun. The family loves Tom so much. They are truly a happy family! 👨👩👧👦
💡 Vocabulary Boost
- Cozy: Feeling warm and safe.
- Cheerful: Happy and positive.
- Garden: A place with plants and flowers.
- Exciting: Full of excitement.
- Thrilled: Very excited.
- Joy: Great happiness.
- Prepare: Get ready.
- Choosing: Picking something.
- Colorful: Full of colors.
- Blankets: Covers for warmth.
- Finally: At last.
- Born: Came into the world.
- Tiny: Very small.
- Cute: Adorable.
- Bright: Shiny and clear.
- Softly: Gently.
- Milk: White liquid from cows.
- Rocks: Moves gently back and forth.
- Lullabies: Soft songs to help sleep.
- Smiles: Happy facial expressions.
- Love: Strong affection.
- Diapers: Baby’s underwear.
- Pacifier: Baby’s soothing toy.
- Stroller: Baby’s pushchair.
- Proud: Feeling pleased.
- Evening: Time after sunset.
- Couch: Sofa.
- Complete: Whole, nothing missing.
- Hugs: Holds tightly with arms.
- Gently: Softly and carefully.
- Crawl: Move on hands and knees.
- Words: Units of language.
- Cheers: Shouts of joy.
- Giggles: Small laughs.
- Fun: Enjoyable.
- Family: People related to us.
- House: A building to live in.
- Happy: Feeling good.
- Day: Time when it is light.
- News: Information about events.
- Brother: A male sibling.
- Jump: Leap into the air.
- Room: A space inside a building.
- Toys: Playthings.
- Eyes: Organs for seeing.
- Hands: Parts of the body for holding.
- Feet: Parts of the body for walking.
- Voice: Sound from speaking.
- Walks: Moving on foot.
- Pictures: Images or photos.
🎉 Interactive Activities
- Draw Your Family Portrait 🎨: Create a picture of your family. Write each person’s name and decorate it with colors and stickers!
- Word Search Challenge 🔍: Make a word search using vocabulary from the story. Exchange it with a friend and solve each other’s puzzles.
- Act Out a Scene 🎭: Recreate your favorite part of the story with your family or friends. Use props to make it fun!
- Write a Letter ✉️: Write a letter to welcome a new baby in your family or a friend’s family. Share why you’re excited about their arrival.
- Sing a Lullaby 🎵: Learn a simple lullaby and sing it to someone you love. See how it makes them smile.
🚀 Tips for Better Reading
- Take Your Time: Read slowly and enjoy the story.
- Use Your Imagination: Picture the scenes in your mind as you read.
- Sound It Out: Break difficult words into smaller parts to pronounce them.
- Ask for Help: If you’re stuck, ask a parent or teacher for guidance.
📚 Homework & Fun Challenges
- Create a Baby Book: Make a small book for a baby. Include drawings, simple words, and colors.
- Family Interview: Ask your family what they love most about being together. Write their answers in a notebook.
- Word Collector: Find five new words from the story and use them in sentences.