Readmio
The Little Cloud
In this bedtime story for the youngest children, we set out for a miraculous land full of magical adventures. Just hop on a little cloud and we can set out right to the land of dreams.
The first time Mio the elephant entered the children’s school, it was because he was curious – I’ll just have a quick look around and then I’ll go, he
On very hot days, Mio would flap his big grey ears like fans, in order to keep the children cool. When it rained, he would carry the children to the canteen on his back so they would get there more
One day, Mrs Thompson had the idea that the class should prepare a little surprise for Mio. The following Monday, she brought a special playlist to class, smiling as she entered
“On Monday mornings we will start with music,” she announced. “And since we have a lot to get through today, let’s start straightaway. I’ve made a fun quiz for you – can you tell me which musical instruments are playing in the tunes I’m about to play for you?” And she pressed a button on the bluetooth
“That’s a piano!” shouted Peter, leaping up from his chair.
“That’s correct, it’s a piano. You know the sound well because we have a piano in the classroom,” said Mrs Thompson with a smile. “Now, can you guess the next instrument? It also has strings – but this time, they’re on the outside.” She pressed the button
“Is it a violin?” Katy suggested, hesitantly. She was always a bit shy about speaking up, but she was…