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14 de octubre de 2024 values for children, Videos in English No Comments

The Mirror That told the Future-A Lesson for Kids About Responsible Choices

Today, I will tell you a story about a magic mirror that a group of children found in a museum. The mirror revealed a possible future to each child. Each of them could make it come true or improve it with the option of changing in time. What is the lesson of the mirror? Let’s see!

It was a sunny day when the sixth grade class arrived at the Old City Museum. The children were excited about the excursion, especially Leo, Tomas and Clara, three inseparable friends who loved adventures. After touring the galleries full of ancient artifacts and mysterious statues, the group arrived at a room closed to the public. A red tape surrounded it and a sign warned: «Restricted Access.» However, a small half-open corner revealed a bright flash inside.

Curiosity was stronger than the warning, and Leo could not resist. «Come on, we’ll just take a quick look,» he whispered. The three friends snuck into the room, unnoticed by the rest of the class.

In the center of the room, covered in dust, they found an antique mirror with a gold frame adorned with strange symbols. As they approached, they saw an inscription on the base.

“It shows not what you are, but what you could be.”

“What does that mean?” Clara asked.

Thomas, always bold, stood in front of the mirror. Suddenly, his reflection changed. He was no longer the smiling, carefree boy they knew. Instead, the mirror showed a young Thomas, sitting alone, with a sad, empty expression. In this vision of the future, Thomas saw himself surrounded by piles of expensive toys and gadgets, but there was no one with him. All his friends seemed to have moved away.

“What is this?” Thomas asked, surprised. “I don’t want to be alone.”

A soft voice seemed to echo from the mirror: “Your decisions today determine tomorrow. Think of others, and you will never be alone.” Thomas became thoughtful. He knew that sometimes he thought more about himself than his friends. Was this what awaited him if he didn’t change?

Leo was the next to look. The mirror showed his future, but this time what he saw was even more shocking. He saw himself as an adult, sitting in a boring job, lacking any drive or passion. He tried to solve problems, but he felt trapped, frustrated that he hadn’t taken his studies seriously when he was young.

“It can’t be…” Leo muttered. “I don’t want that for myself.”

“Your efforts today open the doors of tomorrow,” the mirror said. Leo then understood that his current laziness was creating a future full of limitations. If he wanted to achieve his dreams, he had to start working hard now.

Finally, Clara walked over to the mirror. What she saw was surprisingly beautiful. In the reflection, Clara was surrounded by friends and family, happy and radiant. She saw herself helping others, her generosity had blossomed, and her life was full of satisfaction and achievement. The Clara of the future looked like someone who had made a difference in the world.

“Your acts of kindness sow the fruits of tomorrow,” the mirror whispered. Clara, who often hesitated to offer to help for fear of not being enough, understood that her kindness and generosity could change her life and the lives of those around her.

The three friends looked at each other in silence, moved by what they had seen. They knew that the mirror had shown them what their future could be, but they also understood that they still had the power to change it.

“The future is not written,” Leo said finally. “But our choices are the pen that writes it.”

Before leaving the room, the children watched as the mirror began to fade, as if it had fulfilled its purpose. It left one last inscription before disappearing completely: “Choose wisely, and your reflection will be what you wish to see.”

With new ideas in mind and hearts full of determination, the three friends left the museum, ready to write their own future.

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31 de agosto de 2024 values for children, Videos in English No Comments

The Story of Tina the Squirrel and the Consequences of Greed

Greed, like all negative feelings, always makes us make very serious mistakes. In this story, I want to show you a brief example. I hope you like it.

 

In the quiet forest of Oak Grove, the animals always prepared for winter by gathering food together. Among them lived Tina, a squirrel known for her ability to gather nuts quickly, but also for her great defect: greed. Tina only thought about accumulating as many nuts as possible for herself, without considering the needs of others.

As autumn progressed, all the animals in the forest worked hard. Rita, the flying squirrel, shared her nuts with the others, remembering that teamwork is the key to survival. Omar, the field mouse, collected nuts for his large family, but always left some for others to find. Paco, the woodpecker, hid nuts in the cracks of the trees and shared with those who could not gather as much. Felix the mole helped everyone store their supplies in safe underground tunnels.

Tina, on the other hand, was determined to keep all the nuts she found. She ignored her friends when they asked her to share and laughed at them for not being so «forward-thinking.» She kept each nut in a secret hiding place, convinced that the more nuts she had, the safer she would be during the winter.

Winter came with an unexpected and fierce snowstorm. Temperatures dropped so low that the trees were covered in ice, and the remaining nuts froze. The forest animals, accustomed to sharing, began to share what they had, but soon supplies began to run low. Rita, Omar, Paco, and Felix realized that they would need more food to survive.

Desperate, they decided to ask Tina for help, knowing that she had collected many nuts. However, when asked to share, Tina flatly refused, arguing that she had worked hard to collect them and needed to ensure her own survival. The other animals were disappointed, but had no choice but to continue searching for food.

As the weeks passed, the situation became critical. Supplies ran out, and some animals began to fall ill from the cold and lack of food. Omar and his family, especially, suffered greatly. Paco could no longer find any more nuts, and Felix ran out of options underground. Meanwhile, Tina kept herself well fed in her hiding place, but she began to feel lonely. She could hear the other animals outside, suffering and desperately searching for food.

One night, as she listened to their cries, Tina realized the gravity of the situation. Although she had enough nuts for herself, she began to understand the impact of her greed. She felt a surge of guilt and decided to go out and talk to her friends. When she saw them, she noticed how weak and sad they were. Rita looked at her sadly, Omar had no strength to greet her, Paco was desperately searching for food, and Felix, normally cheerful, was dejected.

With tears in her eyes, Tina confessed her mistake and showed them her secret hiding place full of nuts. She invited everyone to share her provisions. Despite the suffering caused, the animals forgave her, understanding that Tina had learned a valuable lesson. Together, they carried Tina’s nuts to the center of the forest and shared them equally.

Thanks to Tina’s belated generosity, the animals managed to survive until spring. Tina learned that true wealth is not in hoarding, but in sharing and caring for others. From that day on, she became a generous squirrel, known not only for being fast at collecting nuts, but for having a big heart.

Winter ended and the forest blossomed again, and Tina, together with her friends, celebrated the arrival of spring with a big party. I had learned that greed only leads to loneliness, but generosity brings joy and lasting friendship.

27 de julio de 2024 values for children, Videos in English No Comments

The Cave of Stars: Teamwork, Collaboration and Friendship in a Magic Cave.

On this day, I am going to tell you a story of solidarity and collaboration. I want to show you with this story that solidarity and collaboration are human values that help us solve many problems in life.

 

In the heart of an enchanted forest lived a group of animal friends, each with special abilities. These friends were Leo the lion, Mia the butterfly, Tito the turtle, and Zuri the fox. One day, while exploring the forest, they found a mysterious cave, whose walls shone with the radiance of thousands of stars.

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Intrigued by the discovery, the friends decided to enter. As they moved forward, they realized that the cave was full of ancient inscriptions and drawings. In the center, there was a large mural that seemed to tell a story. However, the stars began to fade one by one, obscuring the mural.

Worried, the friends looked for a solution. On the mural, they discovered a message that read: «Starlight reveals its secret only to those who work together.» They understood that the only way to unravel the secret was to unite their skills.

Leo the Lion, with his strength and bravery, was in charge of moving the heavier stones that blocked some paths in the cave, allowing his friends to access inaccessible areas. Mia the butterfly, with her keen eyesight and delicate flight, could reach high places and read inscriptions that others could not see. Titus the turtle, with his patience and wisdom, interpreted the ancient symbols and looked for patterns. Zuri the fox, agile and cunning, moved quickly through the shadows, discovering hidden details and secret routes.

As they worked together, the stars on the walls began to shine again, illuminating the entire mural. The friends realized that the mural told the story of an ancient community of animals who, like them, had discovered the cave and learned the value of collaboration.

Suddenly, the floor of the cave shook, and an opening in the wall revealed a secret room. Inside, they found an ancient scroll that contained the cave’s true secret: a message about the importance of teamwork. The scroll said: «Stars are brighter when they shine together. So it is with hearts that work together. True magic is found in collaboration and friendship.»

Moved, the friends understood that the cave was a place of learning, intended to teach those who found it about the importance of unity. Upon leaving the cave, they realized that their friendship had grown stronger and that each of them was more valuable thanks to the others’ unique abilities.

From that day on, the group of friends shared the lesson of the cave with all the animals in the forest, helping them understand that teamwork not only lights the way, but also creates a brighter, longer-lasting light. Thus, the forest was filled with collaboration and harmony, and the star cave became a symbol of friendship and unity for all.