ClassX Video Lessons Grade Kindergarten The Sun and the Wind | Aesop’s Fables | PINKFONG Story Time for Children
Once upon a time, the Sun and the Wind were having a friendly chat. The Wind asked, “Hey, Sun, who do you think is the strongest in the world?” The Wind thought he was the strongest. The Sun chuckled and said, “Oh really?”
The Wind wanted to prove he was the strongest, so he said, “Let’s have a contest!” Just then, they saw a man walking through a field. The Wind said, “Whoever can make that man take off his jacket wins!”
The Wind was excited to show his strength. He started to blow as hard as he could. “Whoosh!” went the Wind. But the man just held onto his jacket tightly. The Wind blew harder and harder, but the man held on even tighter. “Oh no, I’m too tired,” said the Wind, and he stopped blowing.
Now it was the Sun’s turn. The Sun smiled and said, “Watch this!” She started to shine brightly. “Wow, it’s getting warm,” thought the man. The Sun shone brighter and brighter, and the man felt hotter and hotter.
“Phew, it’s too hot!” said the man. He started to undo one button, then another, and finally, he took off his jacket and put it aside.
The Sun said to the Wind, “See, Wind? You tried so hard, but sometimes being gentle is stronger.” The Wind felt a little embarrassed and blew away quietly.
This story teaches us that being gentle and kind can sometimes be more powerful than being strong and forceful. Just like the Sun, we can shine brightly and make things happen in a nice way!
Sunny and Windy Experiment: Let’s explore how the Sun and the Wind affect us in real life! On a sunny day, go outside with a light jacket on. Feel the warmth of the Sun and notice how it makes you feel. Then, try standing in a windy spot and see how the wind makes you feel. Which one makes you want to take off your jacket? Talk about your experience with a friend or family member.
Role-Playing Game: Gather your friends or family and act out the story of the Sun and the Wind. One person can be the Sun, another the Wind, and another the man with the jacket. Use props like a flashlight for the Sun and a fan for the Wind. Try to show how the Sun’s gentle warmth and the Wind’s strong gusts feel. Discuss which approach worked better and why.
Kindness Challenge: Just like the Sun, try to use kindness and gentleness in your daily life. Think of one kind thing you can do for someone each day, like sharing a toy or helping a friend. At the end of the week, talk about how these acts of kindness made you and others feel. Did being gentle and kind make a difference?
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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[Music] The sun and the wind [Music] One day, the wind approached the sun and asked, “Hey, Sun, who do you think is the strongest in the world?” “It’s me, the wind.” “Oh really?” the sun chuckled. “If you don’t believe me, let’s bet on it.” Just then, they saw a man walking through the field. “See that man? Whoever can make him take off his jacket wins.”
As soon as the wind said that, he started to blow as hard as he could. [Music] “That’s strange, why is the wind so strong today?” The man held onto his jacket tightly. The wind blew harder and harder, but the stronger the wind blew, the tighter the man held onto his jacket. “Oh, I’m too tired. I can’t blow anymore.” [Music]
As soon as the wind stopped, the sun came out. “Okay then, it’s my turn now. Watch this.” The sun laughed and started to shine as brightly as she could. “Huh, why is it suddenly so hot? Oh, it’s too hot!” [Music]
The man started to undo one button, then another, and another. [Music] But it was still too hot, so he took off his jacket and threw it aside. “Oh, it’s too hot!”
“See that, Wind? You embarrassed yourself by trying to show off.” The wind became so embarrassed that he blew away. [Music]
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This version maintains the essence of the story while removing any unnecessary elements.
