The Lion and the Mouse, an Aesop's Fable This classic fable is about a mouse who awakens a sleeping lion. The lion spares the life of the mouse and the mouse promises to help the lion in the future. The lion doubts that would ever happen, but when he gets caught in a net, the mouse is able to help the lion escape.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it >>>
your child, you've learnt a very important lesson from this video: never underestimate the power of a small creature! The mouse was able to help the lion escape from a tricky situation, even though the lion was much bigger and stronger.
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4 activities you can do with your child now >>>
-Ask your child to retell the story of the lion and the mouse and discuss the moral of the story. -Have your child identify the different characters in the story and talk about how their actions impacted the outcome. -Discuss with your child what they would have done if they were in one of the character's shoes. -Play charades with your child to act out different scenes from the story.
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Pretend play with your child >>>
Game Name: The Lion and the Mouse Adventure Instructions: You and your child pretend to be the lion and the mouse. Act out the story while you 'travel' around your house. Help the lion escape traps and the mouse help him out of them. Experience the adventure and the power of friendship.
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this >>>
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.