Reading Practice: A1 Level – My Grandpa
Welcome to this heartwarming reading activity! Today, we’ll read all about a special grandpa who brings joy and fun to every moment. Are you ready to learn more about grandpas and why they’re so wonderful? Let’s begin this story together!
🎯 Instructions
- Step One: Click on the audio button to listen to the story about My Grandpa. Pay attention to how the words sound.
- Step Two: Follow along with the text while you listen and read out loud to practice your pronunciation.
📜 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
1. Draw Your Grandpa
Create a drawing of your grandpa. Include his big smile, white hair, or anything that makes him special!2. Write a Thank-You Note
Write a short note thanking your grandpa (or someone special) for the fun times you share.3. Share a Story
Ask your grandpa to tell you one of his stories and share it with a friend or family member.4. Sing a Song Together
Learn a song that your grandpa knows and sing it together. Clapping along makes it more fun!5. 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.