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The lesson from “The Clever Cicada and the Sneaky Fox” emphasizes the importance of being cautious and thinking critically before acting. The cicada wisely recognizes the fox’s deceptive intentions and chooses to stay safe in the tree, illustrating that not everything is as it appears and that one should trust their instincts to avoid potential dangers.
  1. What did the cicada remember that helped it stay safe from the fox?
  2. Why do you think the cicada didn’t trust the fox?
  3. What can we learn from the cicada’s cleverness in the story?

The Clever Cicada and the Sneaky Fox

Once upon a time, on a bright and sunny day, a cicada was happily singing on top of a tall tree. The cicada’s song was beautiful, and it filled the air with music.

The Hungry Fox

Nearby, a hungry fox was wandering around. The fox looked up at the cicada and thought, “Oh, I’m so hungry. That cicada would make a tasty snack, but it’s way up high. How can I get it to come down?”

The Fox’s Plan

The fox had an idea and called out, “Hello there! You are such a wonderful singer. Your voice is so beautiful, and it makes me very happy.”

The cicada was pleased and replied, “Oh, really? Thank you! I’m glad you like my singing. I wish I could sing as well as you.”

The fox then said, “Why don’t I give you some delicious fruit, and you can teach me how to sing like you?”

The cicada was curious and asked, “You want me to come down there?”

The fox answered, “Yes, please! I want to hear your lovely song a little closer.”

The Cicada’s Cleverness

The cicada was about to fly down when it suddenly remembered something. “Wait a minute! What is this? Leaves? I knew it! Did you think I’d fall for your trick? I once saw a cicada’s wings in a fox’s den. I haven’t trusted foxes since then. No way I’m getting down there!”

The cicada stayed safely in the tree, and the fox went away, still hungry.

Lesson Learned

This story teaches us to be careful and think before we act. Sometimes, things are not what they seem, and it’s important to be smart and stay safe.

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  • What do you think the cicada was feeling when the fox complimented its singing? Have you ever felt happy when someone praised you for something you did well?
  • Why do you think the cicada decided not to go down to the fox? Can you think of a time when you had to be careful about something that seemed too good to be true?
  • If you were the cicada, what would you have done differently, or would you have done the same thing? Why?
  1. Role-Playing Activity: Gather your friends or family and act out the story of “The Clever Cicada and the Sneaky Fox.” One person can be the cicada, another the fox, and others can be the trees or the audience. Think about how the cicada felt when the fox tried to trick it. How did the cicada stay safe? Discuss what you learned from acting out the story.

  2. Observation Walk: Go on a nature walk with an adult and look for cicadas or other insects. Observe where they are and what they are doing. Are they high up in trees or close to the ground? Talk about why they might choose to stay in certain places. How does this relate to the cicada’s decision in the story?

  3. Creative Drawing: Draw a picture of the story. Include the cicada, the fox, and the tall tree. Add speech bubbles to show what the characters might be saying to each other. Share your drawing with a friend or family member and explain why the cicada was clever. What lesson did the cicada teach us?

Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:

**[Music]**

Once upon a time on a hot summer day, a cicada was singing on top of a tree.

**[Music]**

A fox was nearby and thought, “Oh, I’m so hungry. That cicada would make a great meal, but it’s too high. How can I catch that cicada?”

**[Music]**

The fox then said, “Hello there! You are a really great singer. Your voice is beautiful and it makes me so happy.”

**[Music]**

The cicada replied, “Oh, really? Thank you! I’m glad to hear you liked it. I wish I could sing as well as you.”

The fox suggested, “Why don’t I give you some fruit and you teach me to sing?”

The cicada asked, “You want me to come down there?”

The fox replied, “Why not? I want to hear you sing a little closer.”

The cicada said, “Okay then, I’ll be right there.”

**[Music]**

As the cicada prepared to come down, it thought, “Wait a minute! What is this? Leaves? I knew it! Did you think I’d fall for your trick? I once saw a cicada’s wings in a fox’s den. I haven’t trusted foxes since then. No way I’m getting down there!”

**[Music]**

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