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The Ant and the Dove
One hot day, an ant was searching for some water. After walking around for some time, she came to a spring. To reach the spring, she had to climb up a blade of grass. While making her way up, she slipped and fell into the water.
She could have drowned if a dove up a nearby tree had not seen her. Seeing that the ant was in trouble, the dove quickly plucked a leaf and dropped it into the water near the struggling ant. The ant moved towards the leaf and climbed up onto it. Soon, the leaf drifted to dry ground, and the ant jumped out. She was safe at last.
Just at that time, a hunter nearby was about to throw his net over the dove, hoping to trap it.
Guessing what he was about to do, the ant quickly bit him on the heel. Feeling the pain, the hunter dropped his net. The dove was quick to fly away to safety.
Moral: One good turn deserves another.
The Ant and the Dove - Takeaway for Class 1,2,3
Helping others brings kindness back to you in unexpected ways.
The Ant and the Dove - Takeaway for Class 4,5,6
Kindness is a two-way street; helping others when they are in need can lead to support in your own times of trouble.
The Ant and the Dove - Takeaway for Class 7,8,9
Acts of kindness often create a positive cycle; lending a hand to others fosters a sense of mutual aid and community.
3 Fun Facts on The Ant and the Dove for Children
- This story is part of Aesop's Fables, teaching us the value of helping one another.
- Did you know? Ants can carry many times their own weight, showing their strength!
- Doves are often seen as symbols of peace and friendship, which fits perfectly with this story of mutual kindness.
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The Ant and the Dove Quiz for Class 1,2,3
- What happened to the ant when she tried to reach the spring?
- How did the dove help the ant?
- What did the ant do to help the dove later?
The Ant and the Dove Quiz for Class 4,5,6
- Why did the dove drop a leaf into the water?
- How did the ant save the dove from the hunter?
- What can we learn from the friendship between the ant and the dove?
The Ant and the Dove Quiz for Class 7,8,9
- Explain how the story shows the concept of "reciprocal kindness."
- Discuss how the ant's quick thinking saved the dove.
- Can you think of a time when someone returned a favor you did for them? How did it feel?