On the thirtieth day of school, each classroom has been asked to present thirty beautiful and different things. Karma wants to present thirty pieces of gold coin chocolates, but she is surprised to find that her classmate Samia has already presented the same thing. Karma feels upset because she hoped to be known as the “Girl of the Golden Coins.”
For Discussion:
– How does Karma feel when Samia presented the same thing she wanted to present? How did she deal with this feeling?
– What can we learn from what happened with Wael? How can we avoid such incidents?
– What do you think of the straw hat idea suggested by Karma? Do you have any other creative ideas?
– How can we use the simple things we love to create something beautiful and unique?
– If you were in first grade (B), what would you present for the competition?
– What nickname would you like your classmates to call you? Do you think the nickname will make you special?
Key Concepts:
– Encouraging creativity and thinking outside the box: The story shows how failure can turn into an opportunity for creativity and innovation.
– Cooperation and teamwork: The story emphasizes the importance of teamwork and how each student’s contribution of their shoelaces added significant value to the final work.
– Dealing with disappointment: Karama’s handling of her disappointment positively and turning it into a learning experience.
– Respect and appreciation: The story teaches students to respect others’ work and recognize their efforts.
– How to deal with frustration: Helping children develop strategies to cope with frustration and failure constructively.
Suggested Activities:
Collect old shoelaces and other simple items, and encourage students to create creative artwork using them.
