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Sand and Stone
John and James were best friends. They fought for many reasons, but never gave up their friendship. They went in search of a job and visited many places to earn some money. They passed through various places, villages, towns, forests, and beaches. They supported each other throughout their journey.
One day, they reached a desert. They had a very little food and water. John said that they should save the food and water for later use. However, James disagreed. He wanted to drink water, as he was very thirsty. They quarrelled with each other for water. John slapped James, and they walked in silence. James wrote on the sand, “My best friend slapped me!”
Finally, they reached an oasis. They were very happy, and had a lot of fun in the water. While they both were bathing, James was a bit careless and began to drown. John rushed to him and saved him.
James hugged his friend and thanked him. They had a little nap and decided to leave the place. When they were about to leave, James carved something on the rock.
It was “My best friend saved my life!”
He said to John, “When you slapped me, I recorded it on sand. The wind would have blown it away by now. However, when you saved my life, I recorded it on rock. It will remain there forever.”
We have to forget the bad things and cherish the good things done to us.
Moral: We should forgive and forget the bad things and cherish the good things people do for us, as they are lasting and meaningful.
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The Sand and Stone Story - Takeaway for Class 1,2,3
This story teaches us that when someone does something bad to us, we should not remember it for long. Instead, we should focus on the good things and hold onto those memories because they are special.
The Sand and Stone Story - Takeaway for Class 4,5,6
The story shows that bad actions should be forgotten, just like writing on the sand, because they can be swept away. But the good things people do for us are like carving on a rock – they are permanent and deserve to be remembered and cherished.
The Sand and Stone Story - Takeaway for Class 7,8,9
The story of John and James teaches us an important life lesson: holding grudges over the bad things can weigh us down, but remembering the good things helps us build lasting relationships. It emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and valuing positive moments in our lives.
3 Fun Facts on The Sand and Stone for Children
- Sand can be used to make glass, which is very strong!
- Rocks can be millions of years old, much older than humans.
- The Sahara Desert, where the story takes place, is the largest hot desert in the world.
The Sand and Stone Quiz for Class 1,2,3
- What did James write on the sand?
- What did James carve on the rock?
- Why did James write on the sand and carve on the rock?
The Sand and Stone Quiz for Class 4,5,6
- What lesson did James learn from the slap and the rescue?
- How does the story of John and James show the importance of forgiveness?
- What is the significance of writing on sand versus carving on rock in the story?
The Sand and Stone Quiz for Class 7,8,9
- In the story, what do the sand and the rock symbolize?
- How can the message of this story apply to real-life relationships?
- Why do you think James chose to remember the good deed on rock rather than on sand?