Reading Practice: A1 Level – My Grandpa
Welcome to this heartwarming reading activity!
📜 Story: My Grandpa
My grandpa is very kind and loving. He has soft, white hair and a big, warm smile 😊 that makes me feel happy.
Grandpa and I love to play games together. We play card games, board games, and sometimes we play outside in the garden.
Grandpa tells the funniest stories 📖. His stories make me laugh so hard that my stomach hurts! He always adds silly voices and funny faces.
Every day, we sit in the cozy living room, and he reads me stories from his old books 📚. I love listening to his deep voice.
Grandpa knows many songs from when he was young. We sing together, and he claps his hands to the music.
He also teaches me how to fix things around the house. Grandpa is very clever and good with tools. I like helping him with little tasks.
On sunny days, we go for walks in the park. He shows me the ducks 🦆 in the pond and tells me about the trees 🌳 and flowers 🌺.
Sometimes, we sit on the bench, eat ice cream 🍨, and watch people play.
My grandpa always gives the best hugs 🤗. They are warm and make me feel safe.
He is not just my grandpa; he is my best friend. I love spending time with him, and he makes every day special. Grandpa is the best!
💡 Vocabulary Boost
- Kind: Nice and caring.
- Loving: Full of love and affection.
- Soft: Smooth and gentle to touch.
- Garden: A place where plants and flowers grow.
- Funniest: Making people laugh the most.
- Stomach: The part of your body where food goes.
- Silly: Funny in a playful way.
- Cozy: Warm and comfortable.
- Deep: Low and strong (voice).
- Clever: Smart and quick to understand things.
- Tools: Things used to fix or make something.
- Tasks: Small jobs or chores to do.
- Sunny: Bright with sunlight.
- Pond: A small body of water.
- Bench: A long seat for multiple people.
- Ice cream: A cold, sweet treat.
- Warm: Having a comfortable temperature.
- Safe: Feeling protected.
- Affection: A feeling of liking or loving someone.
- Special: Different in a good way; unique.
👴 Fun Grandpa Activities
- Draw Your Grandpa: Create a drawing of your grandpa. Include his big smile, white hair, or anything that makes him special!
- Write a Thank-You Note: Write a short note thanking your grandpa (or someone special) for the fun times you share.
- Share a Story: Ask your grandpa to tell you one of his stories and share it with a friend or family member.
- Sing a Song Together: Learn a song that your grandpa knows and sing it together. Clapping along makes it more fun!
- Go on a Walk: Take a walk with your grandpa and see what interesting things you can find in nature.
🚀 Tips for Better Reading
- Read Aloud: Practice reading out loud to hear how you sound.
- Picture the Story: Imagine the scenes as you read to make it more exciting.
- Use Expression: Read with emotion to bring the story to life!
📚 Homework & Fun Extras
- Draw and Describe: Draw a picture of you and your grandpa doing your favorite activity. Write a few sentences about it.
- Tell a Friend: Share what you love most about your grandpa with a friend or family member.
- Read a Story Together: Ask your grandpa to read a short story with you.