I’m a Bus Driver | English Story for Kids

Jobs storyBus DriverShort storyBeginnerAges 3 to 610 new words

Lisa drives a big yellow bus to help people travel across town and keep them safe

Who is in the story?

LisaA five-year-old girl who drives a big yellow bus and keeps her passengers safe
The PassengersA mom, a dad, and children who ride Lisa's bus to travel across town

Read the story Easy English

One morning, five-year-old Lisa wakes up early when the sky is light blue and the sun is warm She washes her face, brushes her teeth, and puts on her uniform with a cap Lisa goes to the bus station and checks the big yellow bus by walking around to check the wheels and doors She sits in the driver's seat, holds the wheel, and feels calm Soon, passengers wait for the bus, and Lisa opens the door as a mom, a dad, and children get on Lisa softly asks everyone to sit down before they get ready to go

The big yellow bus moves slowly along a long and busy road Lisa stops at a red light, waits calmly, and goes when the light turns green She drives carefully while passing houses, shops, and green trees as people look happy At the next stop, some people get off while others get on, and Lisa smiles and waves at them She learns that a bus driver helps people travel and keeps everyone safe

At the end of the day, the bus becomes quiet again Lisa parks the bus and turns off the engine, feeling tired but happy because she helped many people She heads home, lies in her bed, and thinks about how she drove the bus, followed the rules, and helped others Lisa closes her eyes calmly and drifts off to sleep

Job words

BusDriverStationUniformWheelRoadTravelEngine
The big idea

Following safety rules and helping others reach their destination brings comfort and joy to the community.

10 new words

Bus

A large vehicle that carries many passengers along a road

The bus is big and yellow
Driver

A person who operates a vehicle like a bus or car

Today I am a bus driver
Station

A place where buses stop to pick up and drop off passengers

Now I go to the bus station
Uniform

Special clothing worn by people who do a specific job

I put on my uniform and wear my cap
Passenger

A person who rides in a vehicle driven by someone else

Soon people come and wait for the bus
Rules

Instructions that tell people what they must or must not do

I followed the rules and helped people
Engine

The machine in a vehicle that makes it move

I turn off the engine at the end of the day
Safety

Freedom from danger or risk of harm

Safety is important when driving a bus
Travel

To go from one place to another

A bus driver helps people travel
Park

To stop and leave a vehicle in a specific place

I park the bus when the day is done

Quick quiz

1. What color is Lisa's big bus at the bus station?

2. What does Lisa check before sitting in the driver's seat?

3. What main lesson does Lisa learn about being a bus driver?

Ask your child

  • How can parents talk with children about the importance of following safety rules on public transportation
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Video description

Learn English with a short story about jobs. Perfect for kids aged 3 to 8, ESL beginners, preschool and kindergarten.

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