Children's Shapes: The Best Ways To Teach Them

No matter what your age, there's always something to learn. Whether you want to improve your math skills or better understand history, there are plenty of fun learning activities out there that you can take on. This blog post has put together five of our favorite fun learning activities for kids. From making slime to learning about animals, these will keep you entertained and learning simultaneously! Sun Printing One way to keep your kids entertained is by finding fun learning activities. Here are some great ideas to get you started: 1. Make a sun print poster. This really easy and fun project will help your child learn about the solar system. All you need is some paper, tape, and a printer. First, print out a picture of the sun on white paper. Then, tape it to a wall in your child's room so they can see it every day when they wake up. Next, have them trace the outline of the sun with their finger. Finally, have them print the image using their printer, and voila! You've created a sunprint poster to teach them about our starry friend! DIY Rainstorm This easy science experiment lets kids play with shaving cream and make their stormy weather. They'll likewise learn about lab procedures and geology while building fine engine control abilities. Twist and Count Kids love activities that keep their minds active, and their bodies moving. Here are five fun learning activities for kids that will keep them entertained and engaged.1. Twisting a rubber band: Kids can twist a rubber band around their fingers in different directions to learn about the number sequence 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. This activity is excellent for increasing hand-eye coordination.2. Playing connect the dots: This activity is perfect for developing sequencing skills as kids have to connect the dots between two different pictures. The more puzzles they complete, the more challenging the game becomes.3. Counting objects: Kids can practice counting by looking at different types of items in their environment and counting them aloud. They can also try counting out loud while walking or running around the house.4. Drawing with numbers: Kids can use drawings to help them learn math concepts like addition and subtraction by identifying the numbers on various objects in their pictures. For added fun, let them color in the numbers as they learn!5. Matching puzzles: These puzzles are a great way to practice problem-solving skills, especially when finding patterns or solving equations using words or decimals (i.e., 3 + 5 = 8). Build 3D Shapes Kids love to create things with their hands, and 3D shapes are an excellent way to explore their creativity. Here are some fun learning activities for kids that will help them build 3D shapes:1) Make a 3D mandala. You can make this colorful pattern with your hands by moving your fingers around in a circular or elliptical motion.2) Create a 3D sculpture out of clay or modeling clay. Use your imagination to design unique and exciting shapes using your hands.3) Make paper mache spirals using different colors of paper wrapping tape. Let the kids decorate the kinks any way they like, adding beads, feathers, or other decorations.4) Cut out triangular and square pieces of cardstock and assemble them into towers, domes, or other structures using construction adhesive (or press them together). Have the kids decorate their creations with paint, markers, or crayons. Backyard Spelling Game Kids love to have fun and learn at the same time, so there are always plenty of options for fun learning activities out there! One great way to keep kids entertained is by having them play a backyard spelling game.To play, start by dividing your children into two teams. Each team will need a large sheet of paper and some pencils or markers. Then, have each child spell one word using the letters written on their hands' backs (in the order they were given). Once everyone has finished, compare notes and see who can come up with the best words! This game is a lot of fun and can help improve spelling skills in no time!

Once upon a time, in a small house in the forest, there was a couple living with their two daughters, Nami and Angela. The older sister Nami was very lazy and spent all day hanging out. Angela was very hard-working and cared about everyone. One day, the father went to the forest to cut firewood. He told his wife and children," I'll go cut firewood now. Please prepare a delicious meal and bring it to the forest for me." Mother said, “I’ll ask Nami to bring lunch to you." Father said, “The path there is confusing. I will spread the peas along the way so she can find me." At noon, Nami brought rice to the forest for her father. Along the way she saw a lot of peas that her father had left. She thought she could found her father easily with peas that were spread on the way. So she decided to walk slowly and enjoy the forest. Nami wandered around and had a lot of fun. She was distracted by the beauty of the forest, so she forgot her job. She didn't even realize that the birds ate all of the peas. It was dark and she couldn't found the peas that her father had left. Nami tried to find her way in the dark. She followed a glimmer of light and found a small house in the middle of the forest. She approached and knocked on the door, and then she heard a voice, "Come in!” Nami walked in the house and saw an old man sitting next to the fire. There were also three animals, a dog, a rooster and a hen. The old man asked, “Who are you? Why are you wandering through the forest?” Nami said, “Sir, I was lost on the way to bring lunch to my father. Could you please allow me to stay for a night?” The old man asked his pets whether he should allow Nami to stay a night in this house or not. The pets shook their heads in favor of Nami. The old man said to Nami, “We will let you sleep here for one night. There is a lot of food in the kitchen, please go and cook dinner for all of us!" Nami was very happy. She went to the kitchen and saw a lot of food there. But she was lazy; Nami only cooked a small pot of soup. Nami brought the soup to the living room to eat with old man .But she forgot to cook for the animals, leaving them hungry. They were all very sad about the girl's carelessness. After having the soup. She said to old man, “Sir, I'm tired now, I just want to go to sleep. Please show me where the bedroom is." Old man said, “There are two bedrooms here. Please go clean them up and make the bed for me as well, I'll come late.” Nami obeyed the old man, she went upstairs. There were two rooms. She went into one of that room and cleaned a bed for herself. She was lazy; she didn't clean the bed for the old man. She just lay down and slept without making the bed for the old man. By the time the old man went into his room, he found the bed still dusty and messy. He sighs and said to himself, “well, this is not the girl that I'm looking for! She is very lazy and disrespectful." The old man snapped his fingers. Suddenly the bed, where Nami was sleeping, split into two pieces. She fell down and disappeared, and then the bed returned to normal. Later the day, when the woodcutter returned home, he complained to his wife, “I have been starving all day today." Wife said, “I told Nami to bring food to you. She must have wandered around and went to his aunt house. This careless girl!” Father said, “Tomorrow, I will go the forest again. Tell Angela to bring food to me." The next day, Angela went to the forest to bring food to her father. Unlike her sister Nami, she followed her father's path very carefully. She reached her father in half an hour. The father was very happy to see her daughter, Angela.  Angela said, “Hello! Father, mother had cooked a very delicious meal for you. Now, I must leave, It's already getting dark." Father said, “Yes, You should leave and thank you for this meal." After saying goodbye to her father she started walking back to her house. But, the birds had eaten all the peas in the way. It was very difficult for her to find her way back home. She was lost and it was dark everywhere around. Angela followed a glimmer of light. She found a small house in the middle of the forest. She approached and knocked on the door. She said, “Is there anyone here?” She listened a voice, “Come in!” Angela went inside, and she saw the old man sitting in front of the fire with three pets. The Old man said, “Who are you? Why are you lost here?" She said," Sir, my name is Angela. I was coming back home after giving lunch to my father, and I got lost. Could you please allow me to sleep here for one night?” As usual, the old man asked the three animals beside him. He said, " Hey hen, rooster and dog, what do you think?” They said," Master, we are fine with that!” The old man said, “We will let you sleep here for one night. There is a lot of food in the kitchen, please go and cook dinner for all of us!” Angela obeyed him and went to the kitchen. She saw lots of good ingredients there. She decided to cook some delicious dishes to thank old man and for the pets for letting her stay. Then, Angela cooked a lot of delicious dishes. The old man and the animals were very hungry just by the smell. Angela invited the old man to enjoy the meal first and then went to feed the three animals. They happily thanked her. After that, she sat down to eat with the old man. Once every one had finished eating, Angela suggested, "We have finished the meal. Shall we get some rest now?” The old man said to his pets, "Hey hen, rooster and dog, what do you think?" They said, “She treats us very well. Thank you very much! Have a goodnight!” The old man said to Angela, “There are two bedrooms in the house. Please go clean up and make the bed for me as well. I'll be right up". Angela obeyed the old man. She carefully cleaned up and made the bed in both bedrooms. After the old man went to bed, she went back her room to sleep. That night she slept very well. The next morning, she woke up early. Angela was very surprised to find herself in a luxurious and beautiful room. Suddenly, three servants entered the room. They politely asked her, “You are awake madam. Do you need anything?” She was still surprised, she said, “No, I have to get up to make breakfast for the old man and three friendly animals. The servants said, “You don't have to do anything anymore, mam. Our master is waiting for you, Ma'am". Following the servants instructions, Angela went into a room. She was surprised to see a young handsome man waiting for her. That man said to Angela, “I am Prince Garry, the owner of this castle. I was cursed by a witch so I became very old. The castle also turned into a small house and my three loyal servants turned into pets. The witch had said only a caring and responsible girl can lift this curse. So, I thank you for helping me." Angela was very happy after listening this. The prince then said, “When the castle was cursed, there came a girl named Nami, who was lost in the forest. She was lazy and irresponsible." Angela at once said, “She is my sister. Where is she, now?” Prince said, “Don’t worry. Your sister is fast asleep in the room. My servant will go wake her up." Then prince asked Angela that If she would marry him. Angela accepted the proposal of the prince. They welcomed Angela's parents in the castle and held a grand wedding in the castle. MORAL LESSON We should be responsible.We should take care of the people around us.We should be kind and respectful.

Children can see colors from an early age. When a child is 18 years old, parents can teach them about colors. Even 18-month-old babies may not be able to speak, but they can easily point to them if they know what colors are. People think that learning and naming are important steps in the process of getting smarter. Your brain can connect what you see and hear when you can tell colors apart. Because of this, it is very important to start teaching kids about colors when they are young. How to Use Everyday Activities to Teach Colors The best way to help kids remember what they learned in preschool is to teach colors as they go about their daily lives. So, most of their toys are brightly colored because of this. To start teaching them colors, show them something, like a ball, and say the object's name and the word for its color. So, instead of saying, "This is red," you could say, "This is a ball, and its color is red." Different colored balls can be used to do the same thing. Also, it's important to keep in mind that children learn to understand language before they can talk. Before they could name a color, children could point to it. Therefore, you may tell your kid to gather all the toys of the same color and place them together when they want to play. Stick to red, yellow, blue, black, and white as your main colors. In the future, more colors can be added. Giving each color its own time is another good way to do this. The green or yellow week is a great way to learn about colors gradually. You could wear the same color of clothes, paint with the same color, or play with toys that are the same color every week. Children learn best via hands-on experiences, so encouraging them to explore colors through all of their senses—sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch will aid in their learning. 10 Easy Ways to Help Preschoolers Learn Colors These fun ways to teach colors to preschoolers could help you teach your child about colors in a way that will stick with them. Playing with clay In kindergarten, modeling clay activities can teach kids about colors. Clay is both fun and hard to work with. Children can learn to recognize and use the same color to make different things. They can also try putting together different colors to see what happens. Activities to Match Colors Matching games with colors are a great way to teach young children about colors. You can use any cardboard to make colored cards. Set them on the floor or table and tell your child to pick the ones that go together. You can do the same thing with colored blocks or balls, but you should use a different color daily. Paint with your fingers For kids ages 2 to 3, finger painting is a fun way to learn about colors. Kids are old enough to paint with colors at that age, and you can start with just one color daily. Let them color while they tell you the color. Playing "I Spy" Let the kids look around the house for things of different colors as they play "I Spy." Play this game with a book where colored sheets are hidden on different pages. Jigsaw puzzle with colors Make a simple jigsaw puzzle with strips of the same color of cardboard and let the kids put together pieces of the same color. The Hunt for Treasure Hide something in a different-colored play pit and let the kids find it by digging up the blocks that are the same color. You can also hide small blocks of different colors in a bucket of sand. Color Fishing game Cut fish shapes out of different colored pieces of cardboard. On the back of each cutout, glue a magnetic strip. Then, glue a thread to the end of a stick. On the thread's opposite end, delicately attach a magnet. Let their child move around while fishing to catch all the fish in the day's color. Coloring Books The best method for kids to learn colors is via coloring books. Ask your child what color crayon he used on each page when he is done coloring. Days of Color Wear a shirt of the same color on several days of the week. It might be yellow on Monday, red on Tuesday, green on Wednesday, etc. Use toys that are the day's color on certain days. Ribbon-Twirling Party stores sell colored streamers that are great for ribbon dances. The kids can have a lot of fun dancing with their different-colored streamers. Your child can learn about colors in a fun way by playing these games. To start, show your child bright colors. Children are drawn to things that are bright and shiny. Then you can show him different colors. Use everyday things to teach your child about shapes, colors, and sizes. Your child will learn more about colors, shapes, and sizes. On top of that, you can help your child learn more by giving them hands-on learning packages. These kits have exercises that will help him improve his other skills and teach him something new daily.

If you're like most parents, you probably dread the thought of sending your child to a new school. But if you do it right, it can be an exciting and educational experience. There are a few things you can do to make the transition as smooth as possible for your child. In this blog post, we'll go over some essential steps you need to take to make the change go as smoothly as possible. From organizing your child's belongings to setting up a routine, read on to learn everything you need to know to prepare your child for their new school year. Setting up a new school environment for your child When your child is ready to start a new school year, there are a few things you can do to help make the transition as smooth as possible. You can get some margin to set up an agreeable school climate for your kid. Here are some suggestions for doing so: 1. Organize Your Child's Files One of the first steps in preparing your child for a new school year is organizing their files. This will help them feel more at ease and less overwhelmed by all the latest information and paperwork. Having everything in one place allows your child to access what they need when needed, rather than searching through folders scattered around the house. 2. Provide Appropriate Advanced Learning Materials If your child has been doing well in their previous schools, don't hesitate to provide them with advanced learning materials such as high-level math or vocabulary textbooks. However, discuss these materials with your teacher beforehand so they understand how much your child should be expected to cover in each class period. Additionally, it's always helpful to have cheat sheets or flashcards available so your child can review material during break periods or on their own time outside class. 3. Encourage Your Child's Interests and Talents One of the best ways to prepare your child for a new school year is by encouraging their interests and talents. Helping your child adjust to their new school When your child begins their first day of school, there is an adjustment period for both the child and the parent. To help your child adjust, be sure to follow these tips: 1. Be supportive. Let your child know you are here for them as they make new friends and start a new routine. Talk with them about what they are experiencing and let them know it will all pass in time. 2. Do not hover. Helping your child feel like they can ask for help when needed is key to allowing them to adjust to their new environment. However, avoid approaching or being overbearing; let them take the lead in initiating conversations about their school life. 3. Make an effort to get involved in extracurricular activities and clubs at school. This will give your child a sense of community and support while also allowing you to learn more about what interests your child and which clubs might be a good fit for them. 4. Set expectations early on. Please discuss with your child what academic performance is expected of them in their new setting, and be clear about any rules or regulations that apply at school (e.g., no eating or drinking outside designated areas during lunchtime). Also, clarify homework expectations so there are no surprises later in the year. Introducing your child to their new classmates Welcome to your new school! For both you and your child, this is a time of transition and excitement. There are many new people and things to learn, but everything can go smoothly with some preparation. To ensure a smooth transition, here are some suggestions: 1) Talk with your child about their new classmates. Let them know who they are, what they like to do, and what kind of personality they might expect. This will help them get to know their classmates before school starts. 2) Structured introductions will help everyone feel comfortable around each other. Have your child introduce themselves to their new friends in advance and make sure they stay on schedule. This way, there's more clarity during the first few days of school. 3) Allow plenty of time for homework assignments and socializing after school. Make it a priority for both parents to be involved in their child's education so that they have a positive experience at the new school. Showing your child how to get along with others It's time for your child to start school again. Whether they are beginning in a new grade or moving to a new school, you can do a few things to help them get ready. One important thing is to show your child how to get along with others. Here are some tips: 1. Teach your child how to say "no." One of the essential skills your child will need when starting school is saying no. This means that they will have to learn when and how to refuse requests from their classmates. Ensure they understand that sometimes it is impossible or not desirable to do what someone wants them to do. For example, if a classmate asks your child to lend them their pencil, tell them they can't because they don't have any. If this doesn't work, try saying something like, "I'm sorry, but I can't lend you my pencil right now because I'm not done with it." 2. Help your child build relationships with others. Building relationships is one of the best ways for your child to get along with others. When children spend time getting to know people, they become much more likely to cooperate and get along with those around them. To help your child build relationships, try engaging them in activities outside of school, like going on walks or playing together at home. Also, make sure you spend time talking with them about their friends and what makes them. Encouraging your child to try new activities If your child is excitedly approaching the school year 2019, there are plenty of activities to keep them engaged. One way to encourage new interests and activities is to offer a variety of options for exploration. Let your child try out new things, whether exploring the outdoors, joining a club, volunteering with local organizations, or taking classes in a new subject. It can be helpful for children to experience different aspects of life to understand better where they want to focus their energies in later years. Exposing them to various cultures and viewpoints can help them develop critical thinking skills and tolerance for other people's beliefs. It's also important to set limits so your child doesn't overdo things and gets overwhelmed. Be encouraging and tell them you will always be there for them.

Children begin to learn certain sounds immediately after birth. They will cry, coo, and gurgle until they are around one year old when they will likely pronounce their first word. As your infant becomes a toddler, you will have a great deal of work to help them learn the language and get along with others. Toddlers are adept at observing and mimicking what they see, so you must be mindful of your speech and movement. To assist your toddler in reaching developmental milestones, you must first recognize that every kid develops and learns at a different rate. When your child is ready to start talking, the following will help them acquire new words and interact with others: Encourage infants to play. Most toddlers are naturally playful, which is beneficial since it is the greatest method for them to develop, learn, and discover the world. You have more opportunities to chat and listen when your kid plays more. You'll be astonished by how fast they learn if you continue to converse with them and have fun while repeating words. For a game to be effective, your child must communicate and engage with other children. If you play with your kid often while they are small, they are likely to use humorous language by age three. Keep in mind that it might be difficult for toddlers to attempt to communicate with you but not be able to do so. Instead of sometimes correcting them, try encouraging them. Adequate Television Involvement You may show your infant television images and noises as a means of communication. Unless your infant is playing with you or engaging in conversation, it is best not to allow them to watch television. Ensure your youngster watches no more than one to two hours of television daily. Otherwise, they may become couch potatoes. Also, monitor what your child views on television since it may form their personality. In this digital era, when practically every parent has a TV and internet subscription, the only thing you can do for your kid is choosing age-appropriate entertainment. If your kid is exposed to unhelpful or cruel information, it might make them more aggressive and hinder their ability to get along with others. Thanks to the Internet, you can choose which programs your youngster should watch. Your youngster may also see various stuff on social networking sites. It is safer than allowing kids to view stuff you cannot control. Dialog with your youngster. When your young child speaks to you, you should not repeat what they say. Instead, communicate with them as if they were adults. It may sound odd, but it gives your youngster more words to learn, enhancing their vocabulary. When you get home from work, give your child a warm embrace and inquire about their day. Then describe your day to them. There will undoubtedly be some back-and-forth, but you can be assured that someone is listening. If you do not communicate with your kid, you may see them leading a monotonous, lonely existence, which might damage other crucial phases of their growth. They will have little to say because they hear little. It will help if you read aloud to them. No of the age of your kid, you should spend a great deal of time reading to them. As kids mature, they go from basic tales to more complex ones. The time they spend together will teach them how to get along with others, and the noises you make while reading will be remembered. Picture books are wonderful for young children since they are colorful and entertaining. They will keep your youngster engaged and assist them in learning a large number of new words. If a youngster read a book daily, their vocabulary will increase by up to 1,400,000 words compared to those who do not. Purchase Animal Toys Plastic or wooden animal toys may be bought at baby shops. The toys are entertaining and inspire your youngster to play in novel ways. You may even use sign language to assist your infant in learning new words. Teaching your child the names and sounds of many animals is enjoyable. They will likely pay attention if you shout out the name and sound of each animal toy. Repeat until your youngster can identify the creatures alone. Children Must Acquire Valuable Social Skills With strong social skills, children can get along with their classmates. Your kid cannot acquire all these talents at once, so be patient and assist them while they develop in other areas. You should not expect your youngster to possess or fast acquire these talents. It will need time and effort to reach the goal. A Montessori daycare is another setting where these skills may be learned. How Empathy Allows Young Children to Develop Social Skills Every parent must assist their kid in building habits early in life. Understanding and caring about other people's experiences is empathy. Helping your toddler develop empathy will provide them with a solid foundation for the social and emotional abilities they will need for life. You must demonstrate concern for others to educate your kid to care for others. The more you repeat these actions, the more probable your child will remember them. Instead of penalizing your child if they bully other children, try to comprehend how the other children feel. If your kid has difficult periods of frustration and fury, do not attempt to solve the situation to save them the suffering. Even if you cause somebody to feel awful, it is essential to recognize their suffering and express your concern. Your youngster will know that these occurrences are common and that they should care when they occur to others. Findings To assist your child in acquiring more vocabulary and communicating with people, you must expose them to the outside world. Many parents commit the error of keeping their children too isolated from others. Your youngster should encounter as many individuals as possible in a secure setting. It helps kids learn rapidly and develop the social skills necessary.

Will you teach your child how to count and remember numbers? These simple tips can help you get started if that's the case. Some are good for kids of all ages, while others are only good for kids of a certain age. Using Cards It looks great and is easy to make. You'll need some construction paper or cardstock, some pictures (I used carrots), and scissors to make your counting cards. Put your baby on the floor and show him number one. "That's one," you say. One carrot only. What is the number of carrots? Tell your child to say "One" over and over again. You should make a point. Don't worry if your child stops caring after just one card. Since you can only teach one number at a time, you're already doing well. Small children, especially boys, can't pay attention for long. Don't try to force it. I'd do it again the next day, and if he kept sitting, I'd move on to number 2. You can stop here if your child can sit still through number three. Before adding more, make sure he can count up to three pictures on the cards. "Where is it?" asked the person. He should be able to show you the card with the number one on it. What will happen to both of them? He should be able to say at least two things that show this. Once he knows which card goes with which number, you can move on to the next step. Keep doing it this way until he can count the pictures independently. Over time, he will learn to sit still for long stretches, especially if you make it fun. Number Puzzles Puzzles are fantastic. A dollar store is where it was bought. Please sit down and work on the puzzle with your child to teach him something. Tell him the name of each number he is returning. Tell him to say them again. Use the numbers to play by giving them goofy voices and interacting with your child via them. (Deep voice) Hello, my name is Six! My belly is pretty big. What are you called? He'll like it if you do silly things. Bears and Chips in Your Pocket I think I bought these from Walmart. Your child can learn to count in a fun way with them. Everything you already have in your home can be used. Put them near your child, so you can help him count them. Start with a small dose and then up it as he gets better. Number-Based Toys There was a yard sale where you could buy these. I like to tell my child the name of the number and a little bit about it in a funny voice. Then I'll show them to my child and ask him to pick a few. Flashcards Fun flashcards always have a number on one side and a picture on the other. I like showing my kid the number and explaining what it means before flipping the card over and having him count how many items are on the other side. For them, it's always fun to see what picture is on the back. After a few numbers, ask your kids to point to certain numbers. "All right, where are the three?" has the little one pointed to the third one. Excellent work! So that makes all three! What will happen to both of them? A child doesn't choose the right card. Uh-oh! You're getting close! Where did the other two go? If he can't find it, help him. Then heap praise on them! Books Children can learn a lot from number books and books that help them count. Children like to look at books and might not even realize they are learning simultaneously. The books I write are in Spanish. But these two are just as good, and you can read them in English. Dotted Patterns Making these kinds of cards is easy for a game about finding dot patterns. First, lay out the card with the number one, the card with the matching dot pattern, the card with the number two, and the card with the matching dot pattern. Tell your child to match the composite cards with the dot pattern cards that go with them. After he learns how to match, give him more cards to match. Help him count the dots on the dot trend cards and figure out what number goes with each one. Counting Cookie Smart Snacks We like this toy. Playing with all of these with your child is a great way to help them learn to remember and count. Make believe you're hungry and want some cookies. Your child says, "I'm very hungry!" Let me eat number two, please. Act as if you're going to eat the cookie your child gives you. If your child gives you the wrong cookie, act upset, like you want to cry, and ask again for number two. When you act so dramatically, kids often find it funny. Education-related placemats These are inexpensively priced at Walmart. Eating can be a teaching experience if you approach it with the right attitude. Even your little kid can figure out how much to eat. You could also ask how many he wants. Another fun way to sneak in a lesson is to use numbers and count while kids eat snacks. Flooring Tiles I found several of them at a yard sale for a very low price, but you can also buy them on Amazon and at Toys R Us. I like to set them up by number in a hopscotch pattern. Then I play hopscotch with the kids and say the numbers I land on. Tell your child to do what you are doing. You can also tell them to jump when you call out certain numbers.

Forests are enchanting, peaceful places. With stories and creatures with deep and dark secrets. At the center of one such forest, a king had strayed from his usual path. Wandering the forest, he was worried he would never find his way out. Just then, he came upon a strange looking man. His back was bent, he held a stick to stand and his beard went all the way to the ground. That old man said, “Who are you? What are you doing here in my forest? Are you lost peasant? " The king replied, “I am not peasant. I am the king of these lands. These forests are mine, but I am lost. Can you help me?" Old man said, “Ash, you are the king. How very good for you. Well, my king. This forest is mine and only I know the path out of here. I can show you the way if you like. But I would want something in return." The king surprised by the old man's behavior, but he needed to return home. He needed to be with his wife and his newborn child.King said, “What would you want in return?" Old man said, '' You must promise me that when I make sure you reach the gates of your kingdom, whatever walks out of it first, you will give me that in return. I will give you one day. You must promise that it will be mined forever." The King thought himself. But then he knew that he had been wandering for too long, everyone would be worried about him. He made up his mind. He shook the hand of the old man, agreeing to his deal. Following the hunched old man through the forest, the king was at times amused and surprised by the old man's speed and flexibility. Almost he would lead the king through lakes and tiny spaces, but somehow moving forward. At the end, the old man stayed true to his word. Finally, making him sure the king found his way home. He said," Remember your promise, my king." The king was greeted with flowers and screams. The people were ecstatic to see him in one piece. But one person was crying in joy, His Queen. Before the King, could say anything. She rushed towards him with their first born son in her arms. And crosses the gate. She handed over the son to king so he could see him. Now the son became the first thing to cross the gate and meet the king. As the Old man saw the child, he smiled. The king turned around and looked at him as he walked into the forest. Now the king was worried. When the King was in his room looking out of the window, the Queen asked, “My king, you look worried. What is it? Tell me what is troubling you? Are you not happy to be home? " The king said," No, that is not true. I am overjoyed to be home. But I have made a grave mistake my dear." The king told his Queen everything. Every little detail that she was unaware of. The Queen was shocked by the story and they both wondered what they would do know.  The king had an idea. The king called upon his minister and asked if there were any children born the same day as his son. The minister confirmed that a little girl was burned to a peasant couple on the same night as the prince. The king summoned the couple and their baby to his chambers. The king spoke to the peasant, explaining everything. Knowing it would be a difficult decision for him to make. He asked for the peasant's newborn daughter to take his son's place with the old man. The King promised to take care of the peasant couple forever, if they would make their sacrifice. The couple handed their child to the king. They were very sad. The next morning, the old man stood at the edge of the forest. Waiting for the king to arrive. Sometime had passed and then, the gates opened. The King strode on his horse towards the old man, looking angrily at him. He got off his high horse and in small basket, covered in white cloth. He delivered the crying, little baby to the old man. The Old man had an evil smile, but pleased he had gotten what he wanted. Clutching the basket, he limped into the forest and took away the baby girl. Years later, the prince had grown. He was kind, smart, grateful and helpful to everyone around him. He was pleased to see the kingdom his father had built in good shape. The people were happy; they had food to eat and livelihood to keep them going. One day, the prince was walking happily through the streets, at a distance peasant's wife starred at him. She looked at her husband, who shook his head. But as he turned around, her wife ran to the prince. Standing in front of him, blocking his way. She said, '' You don't know me, my prince. But I must say this to you. Yes, the king is good man. He has taken care of his kingdom. But at what cost? At yours? Or at ours? Ask him about my child." The prince was worried; he did not know about what the woman was talking about. At the dinner table that night, the prince asked his parents about what had happened. The king revealed everything about the journey into the forest, about the old man. A promise and the sacrifice for the glory of the kingdom. After listening his father, prince said, “I must find her. It is only because of her sacrifices, that I stand here today. I cannot be a prince or a king, until she is free. I will either bring her back or take her place." King said, " You must do what you think is right." Then, the next morning, the prince got ready for the journey. Taking with him a box of beds. So that he was to get lost in the forest, he could find his way home. After meeting his parents, he went to that peasant's house. He said to them, “I am very grateful to you that you sacrificed for me and the kingdom. I am going in the forest to save your daughter." Listening this peasant couple became very happy and prayed for his success and health. So once again, just like his father, the prince wandered into the unending forest. The prince wandered around for a day. One day, he listened the voice of Lion roaring in pain. When he went closer to the lion he saw that the lion was lying. Some kind of thorn was stuck in his paw. First, he was scared then he decided to help him. He took out that thorn from his paw. Now the lion was in some relieve from pain. But his paw was still bleeding. So, he bandaged it. Then suddenly, that lion changed into an old man. The prince was shocked and surprised. The Old man said, “Don’t be afraid from me. I am a wizard. I had transformed myself into Lion, but that thorn stuck in my foot and I can't use my magic spell to help myself. Thank you for helping me. Tell me what do you want from me?" The prince at once recognized that old man. He was same as described by his father. The prince said, “So, you are the wizard. You will give me whatever I'll demand from you?" Old man said, “Yes, I will. You owned my life.'' The prince said, " Then give me that child who you had taken from the king years ago." The old man was surprised. He said," How do you know?" The prince said, ' My father had told me." Now what the wizard could do. He had a promise with prince. So he gave the daughter of that peasant back. And was disappeared in the forest. The prince along with that peasant's daughter came back home safely by following the seeds that prince had thrown on his way. The peasant couple was very happy as they got their daughter back. The King was happy that his son had done a very good work. Now they all lived happily ever after. MORAL LESSON We should be grateful.We should be kind to others.We should sacrifice our wealth or even our lives for the protection of our country.

Once upon a time, in a small village far away, lived James. James was an honest man and skilled painter. He painted walls, boats, and houses and did his work with honesty and diligence. There were nights when he would go to bed hungry. He would work all day and be satisfied with whatever he earned. One fine day, a rich businessman came for a visit. He and his family had planned for a short stay in the village. The businessman entered the village in the most expensive cart. And many more carts followed him. They were full of fruits and clothes. The villagers stood in awe as the entire procession passed right in front of them. The following day, The Businessman called for James. As James walked to the Businessman's house, he met his friend, Tom. Tom said, “Hey, James! Where are you going?" James said," Hello, Tom. I am going to the Businessman's house. He has some work for me." Tom said," Listen, he is a very wealthy man. This is a good opportunity. You must charge him more than what you charge others. It's only fair. And I am sure he won't mind paying you." James said," No, Tom. It's not fair. I can't charge him more than I charge others. That's cheating! If he likes my work, then he can decide to pay me more. But I have to be honest and tell him the right price." Tom said," I am your friend, James. I respect your honesty. But honesty alone cannot feed you. You work so hard but people in this village will never have enough money to pay you. Take my advice. You should ask for at least five hundred bucks for the work he has for you." James was shocked and said, "Five hundred bucks? NO! I have never charged five hundred bucks to anyone! I understand your concern, my friend. And thank you for caring about me. But I have been doing just fine with whatever I earn." “Well... I did my part. It's up to you now." James waved goodbye to his friend and walked ahead. As James entered the house of Businessman, he was mesmerized. It was nothing less than a palace. “Oh, hello! You must be James - The Painter!” said Businessman. James said, “Yes, I am, Sir. You had some work for me? " The businessman said, “Oh, yes! The caretaker for my boat has gone out. He will be back only by tomorrow afternoon. But I need the boat to get painted. Will you be able to paint it by tonight?" "Yes, I can", said James. “Where is the boat? I will get started right away." "But you never told me how much it will cost.” said Businessman. “I charge one hundred bucks to paint a boat", said James. The businessman laughed and said," Only a hundred bucks! That's it. You can have a hundred bucks right away and that boat is near the river. You can call me when it is done." He handed over a hundred bucks to James. He took the coins and went to the paint shop. He bought paint for the boat and went straight towards the river, where the boat of Businessman was present. As he was about to begin, he saw that the boat had a hole in the center. He thought it could be dangerous. So, he filled the whole first. Then he painted the boat. He worked for hours without eating anything. He left and called the businessman to see the boat. After seeing the boat. The businessman said, “Oh! This is wonderful! You work well, James. Here take these thirty bucks. You deserve it. If I have anything else to paint, I will call you at once." James said, “You are a generous man, Sir. I shall leave now." The next morning, the businessman's family went for a ride in the boat. The Businessman waved goodbye to them at the river and went back home. As he reached, he saw the boat's caretaker walking towards him. The caretaker said, “Sir, you are here a week early." “Oh! Yes, my family insisted to see the village. They just left for their trip in the boat." The caretaker said, “What! No! We have to call them back. Right now! The businessman said, “Why are you so worried?" The caretaker said, “There is a hole in the boat.  Your family will drown. I was going to repair it today." The businessman became worried. The Businessman and the caretaker rushed towards the river. But the boat was nowhere to be seen. They searched for hours. They shouted their names. But there was no response. The Businessman knelt there and cried. The businessman said, "What have I done! My family! I should have never let them on the boat." Just as he sat there blaming himself, her wife and kids returned in the same boat. Her wife said," What happened, my dear? Why are you crying?" The businessman said," you are all safe! I was so worried. There was a big hole in the boat. I thought I have lost you." She said," But there was no hole in the boat. It's as good as new." The caretaker said, “I’m glad that you are all safe. But I don't understand how that is possible? I know for a fact that there was a big hole right in the center of the boat. I didn't get a chance to repair it before I left. Who repaired it?"The businessman thought for a while. He then understood what had happened and immediately sent to call James the painter. James came to the businessman's house. The Businessman gave him a bag of twenty thousand dollars and said," This is your reward, James." James was surprised and said, “Reward! Reward for what?" The businessman said," Reward for your honesty and hard work. You saved my family's life. You filled up the hole in the boat. That was not your job. And you didn't even charge me for that." James couldn't believe his fate. Just yesterday, he was a painter who could earn just enough to survive. But today, he had owned gold.  MORAL LESSON Honesty is the best policy.