life lesson
Tomás, terrified, almost fainted 
The Ghost of the Mill 
And what it was will make you laugh! 
That evening, like so many others in the orchard, the Chicago Air Motor windmill turned slowly in the gentle breeze. The blackberries were ripe, and the large tree offered us shade while the children settled at Uncle Augustine’s feet, who already had his twig in his mouth and his hat firmly on.
«Today I’m going to tell you something that happened to Tomas when he was younger,» he said with a mischievous smile. «Although he was very scared at first… now he laughs every time he remembers it.»
Tomás, a little older now, covered his face with his hands while the other children looked at him with curious eyes.
«A scary story, Uncle?» asked Rita, the smallest of the group.
«Well… it depends on how you look at it,» said Uncle Augustine with a chuckle. It turns out that one night, after everyone had gone to sleep, Tomás eavesdropped on the ghost stories his grandmother was telling his sisters. I was there too, of course. She talked about the “Boy with the Green Lamp,” the “Scarecrow of the Creek,” and even the “Faceless Horseman.”
Tomás quietly covered himself with a blanket in the living room, pretending to be asleep… but his eyes were wider than the ranch gate.
The children laughed. Tomás just nodded, remembering that night well.
“When Grandma finished telling the stories, she looked at me out of the corner of her eye and said loudly, ‘That boy is already asleep. You better send him home before the night watchman catches him.’ And I knew she was talking about Tomás. So I touched his shoulder, and he pretended to wake up.
“I didn’t want to leave!” Tomás protested. “The story was so good!”
—I know, boy! But the best part comes now. You see. The path from the mill to Tomás’s house isn’t very long, but that night there was no moon. Only the whistling of the wind and the creaking of the mill accompanied his steps. Tomás walked with his heart heavy, imagining the Faceless Horseman coming down the hill or the Scarecrow dragging his chains along the path.
The children’s eyes widened.
—He was walking quickly, looking around, when suddenly… he heard something. Tac, tac!… slow footsteps. He stopped. The mill turned once more, creak, and the wind fell silent. Then, in front of him, two enormous eyes shone in the darkness. Fixed. Round. Like two lit lanterns!
—AAAAH!—Rita shouted, hugging her cousin.
—Tomás shouted even louder!—Uncle Agustín said, laughing. He ran out like a bat out of hell, crossed Grandma’s yard, went through the door, and hid under the table, shaking like jelly.
«And what was it, Uncle?» a boy asked, without blinking.
«Well… we all went out with lamps, thinking the ghost himself had appeared. But do you know what it was?»
Everyone shook their heads, holding their breath.
«It was Pancracio!» said Uncle Agustín, bursting into laughter. «Don Eulogio’s donkey!» He had gotten loose and was strolling calmly around the mill. His eyes reflected the light from the house, and he looked like a ghost, but he was actually looking for fallen blackberries.
The laughter was not long in coming. Tomás laughed too, now without shame.
«Since then, Tomás isn’t afraid of ghosts anymore… but every time he sees a donkey, he cracks a little smile,» Uncle Agustín concluded with a wink.
The children applauded and asked for another story. But first, Grandma Doña María arrived with sweet bread and a pot of hot atole.
«And now, for a snack!» she said affectionately. «No story is ever enjoyed on an empty stomach.»
And so, amid laughter, blackberries, and bread rolls, that night was etched in the children’s hearts… like one of the many times fear dissolves with the light of truth.
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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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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.