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The Four Students There were four friends who hated studying. They partied all night before their exams and planned to skip the test by lying to the professor. So they went to the dean and told him that they had been to a wedding the previous night and on their way back, they had a flat tire.  They continued to say that they had to push the car all the way back, as they didn’t have a spare tire and hence, were not in a position to write the exam. The dean listened and agreed to let them take the test at a later date. Happy that they got a second chance, the four friends studied hard and were ready for the exam. On exam day, the dean asked the students to sit in separate classrooms, which the students agreed to. The examination paper had only two questions, for a total of 100 marks. The questions were thus: Your name: Which tire of the car burst: a) Front Left b) Front right c) Rear left d) Rear right Moral:  You may be smart, but there are people smarter than you in the world.

The Cows And The Tiger Four cows lived in a forest near a meadow. They were good friends and did everything together. They grazed together and stayed together, because of which no tigers or lions were able to kill them for food. But one day, the friends fought and each cow went to graze in a different direction. A tiger and a lion saw this and decided that it was the perfect opportunity to kill the cows. They hid in the bushes surprised the cows and killed them all, one by one. Moral: Unity is strength. Read more about Digital Content Exploring e-learning for kids Embracing digital learning for kids Future of digital education for kids Digital Education for Kids

The Tortoise And The Bird A tortoise was resting under a tree, on which a bird had built its nest. The tortoise spoke to the bird mockingly, “What a shabby home you have! It is made of broken twigs, it has no roof and looks crude. What’s worse is that you had to build it yourself. I think my house, which is my shell is much better than your pathetic nest”. “Yes, it is made of broken sticks, looks shabby, and is open to the elements of nature. It is crude, but I built it, and I like it.” “I guess it’s just like any other nest, but not better than mine”, said the tortoise. “You must be jealous of my shell, though.” “On the contrary”, the bird replied. “My home has space for my family and friends; your shell cannot accommodate anyone other than you. Maybe you have a better house. But I have a better home”, said the bird happily. Moral:  Better a crowded hut than a lonely mansion. Read more about Digital Content Exploring e-learning for kids Embracing digital learning for kids Future of di

 The Miser And His Gold An old miser lived in a house with a garden. The miser hid his gold coins in a pit under some stones in the garden. Every day, before going to bed, the miser went to the stones where he hid the gold and counted the coins. He continued this routine every day, but not once did he spend the gold he saved. One day, a thief who knew the old miser’s routine, waited for the old man to go back into his house. After it was dark, the thief went to the hiding place and took the gold. The next day, the old miser found that his treasure was missing and started crying loudly. His neighbor heard the miser’s cries and inquired about what happened. On learning what happened, the neighbor asked, “Why didn’t you save the money inside the house? It would’ve been easier to access the money when you had to buy something!” “Buy?”, said the miser. “I never used gold to buy anything. I was never going to spend it.” On hearing this, the neighbor threw a stone into the pit and said, “If t

The Golden Egg Once upon a time, a farmer had a goose that laid a golden egg every day. The egg provided enough money for the farmer and his wife for their day-to-day needs. The farmer and his wife were happy for a long time. But one day, the farmer got an idea and thought, “Why should I take just one egg a day? Why can’t I take all of them at once and make a lot of money?” The foolish farmer’s wife also agreed and decided to cut the goose’s stomach for the eggs. As soon as they killed the bird and opened the goose’s stomach, to found nothing but guts and blood. The farmer, realizing his foolish mistake, cries over the lost resource! The English idiom “Kill not the goose that lays the golden egg” was also derived from this classic story. Moral: Think before you act. Read more about Digital Content Exploring e-learning for kids Embracing digital learning for kids Future of digital education for kids Digital Education for Kids

The Midas Touch In ancient Greek, there was a king named Midas. He had a lot of gold and everything he needed. He also had a beautiful daughter. Midas loved his gold very much, but he loved his daughter more than his riches. One day, a satyr named Silenus got drunk and passed out in Midas’ rose garden. Believing that Satyrs always bring good luck, Midas lets Silenus rest in his palace until he is sober, against the wishes of his wife and daughter. Silenus is a friend of Dionysus, the god of wine and celebration. Upon learning of Midas’s kindness towards his friend, Dionysus decides to reward the keg. When asked to wish for something, Midas says “I wish everything I touch turns to gold”. Although Dionysus knew it was not a great idea, he granted Midas his wish. Happy that his wish was granted, Midas went around touching random things in the garden and his palace and turned them all into gold. He touched an apple, and it turned into a shiny gold apple. His subjects were astonished but ha

The Boy Who Cried, Wolf Once upon a time, there lived a shepherd boy who was bored watching his flock of sheep on the hill. To amuse himself, he shouted, “Wolf! Wolf! The sheep are being chased by the wolf!” The villagers came running to help the boy and save the sheep. They found nothing and the boy just laughed looking at their angry faces. “Don’t cry ‘wolf’ when there’s no wolf boy!”, they said angrily and left. The boy just laughed at them. After a while, he got bored and cried ‘wolf!’ again, fooling the villagers a second time. The angry villagers warned the boy a second time and left. The boy continued watching the flock. After a while, he saw a real wolf and cried loudly, “Wolf! Please help! The wolf is chasing the sheep. Help!” But this time, no one turned up to help. By evening, when the boy didn’t return home, the villagers wondered what happened to him and went up the hill. The boy sat on the hill weeping. “Why didn’t you come when I called out that there was a wolf?” he ask

Story of a Wise King Once, in a small country, there lived a barber. He worked hard but spent less to save a good portion of his hard-earned money. To keep his money secured, he covered all his possessions in a jute bag and buried it deep under the soil behind his house. After covering the burrow with soil, he planted a Vasaka plant over it. Every morning he visited the plant and nurtured it. One morning, as he visited the plant, he found that the plant was uprooted. He rushed towards his savings and saw that the money bag was missing. He was so upset and sad. The poor barber approached the king and explained all that happened to him. The King, who had carefully listened to the story of the barber thought for a while and said, “Don’t worry my dear! I will get your money back.” Though sad, the barber was hopeful as he left the palace. After the barber left his courtyard, the King acted as if he was very sick. His ministers invited physicians from different places in the country. The K

The Greedy Fox Once upon a time, there lived a fox in a jungle between two villages. The fox was good at hunting and she lived happily in the jungle. There was a road passing through the jungle that connected the two villages. One day, the fox failed to find any food and she was extremely tired. She was sleeping under a tree and then she heard the sound of humans. Suddenly she hid behind the tree. They were two humans. They carried a bag of food which they kept in a small hole in the tree before taking their mid-noon nap. The fox saw the food bag and she sneaked into the hole. She ate the food just to fill her stomach and quickly escaped from the site. The next day she got another few travelers from whom she theft and enjoyed her food. On the third day, the greedy fox was a bit more daring. She sneaked into the hole and ate her food until her stomach was overly filled. With her puffed-up belly, she couldn’t get out of the hole. Soon the travelers woke up and found the greedy fox. The

The Fox and The Grapes Once, a fox was very hungry. He searched for food. At last, he saw a bunch of grapes hanging from a grapevine. His mouth started watering. He wanted to eat the grapes. So, he jumped and jumped many times, but in vain. But he could not reach the grapes. So, the fox went away saying, Those grapes are sour. Read more about Digital Content Exploring e-learning for kids Embracing digital learning for kids Future of digital education for kids Digital Education for Kids

Bull and the Little Mouse Moral Story It was a hot summer day. A bull was sound asleep under a shady tree. The bull was snoring loudly while sleeping deeply. This loud noise evoked the curiosity of a little mouse passing that way. The mouse climbed up to the nose of the bull. As the bull snored, the mouse bit his nose madly for fun’s sake. But the bull woke up and snorted “Who bit me and woke me up?” The little mouse replied “Sorry Mr. Bull! I bit you playfully, but I did not expect to wake you up”. Please excuse me for my mistake. The bull got wild. He started to chase the small mouse. The mouse began to run for his life. At last, he found a small hole in a stone wall. He ran into the hole and waited to see what the bull was going to do. The bull came dashing up to the wall. He was not able to catch the mouse. He roared “You silly creature! I’II teach you a lesson” and dashed against the wall. The wall was too strong for the bull. The bull heard the mouse saying “Why are you

Dog and the Rabbit Morals Once there lived a Rabbit in a dense forest. He had many friends. He believed that they would help him in his danger. He always makes new friends. One day, the Rabbit was chased by a ferocious dog. He ran fast to save his life. On the way, he met his old friend, the bull, whom he asked to worry about the dog and save his life. The bull said, "Friend, I'm very busy now. I must meet my wife who is waiting for me on the bank of the river. You've many other friends in this forest. Any one of them will help you, I'm sure." Saying so the bull left the Rabbit now met another old friend, the horse, whom he asked to drive away from the dog. The horse said, "Friend, I am very busy now. I'm looking for my lost child in the forest. So, I am going, but I am sure, any other friend of yours will definitely help you." The horse too galloped away. The Rabbit then requested a few more friends, such as the buffalo, the zebra, and som

THE GREEDY DOG WITH MORAL STORY Once upon a time, there lived a dog in a small village with his master. One day, his master was not at home and he was very hungry and went in search of food. To his delight, the dog found a juicy bone. The dog happily carried the bone back to the home. He held the bone tightly in his mouth and scowled at anyone who tried to take it away. On his way to his home, he had to cross a bridge. While crossing the bridge, he saw his reflection in the water below. The foolish dog thought there was another dog in the water, holding another juicy bone. The dog wanted to have that bone too. He growled and barked as usual seeing another dog. Again he saw his own reflection in the water. “I’ll get that bone too,” thought the greedy dog, and he snapped his sharp teeth and barked at his reflection in the water. But alas! The moment the foolish dog opened his mouth to snap his teeth; the piece of bone fell into the stream. The dog lost his bone and had to go home,

Frog, Mouse and the Eagle Story Once a frog lived in a marsh and nearby lived a mouse in a hole. They were good friends but both of them claimed to be the owner of the marsh. One day they entered a dispute in this connection. The frog was stronger than the mouse but the mouse was very clever. He hid under the grass, attacked the frog, and harmed him a lot. The frog decided to put an end to the dispute and challenged the mouse for a clash. The mouse accepted the challenge. Both armed themselves with a point of reed to use it like a spear. When they were about to start fighting, an Eagle came there flying. The Eagle saw the animals ready for a fight. So, the Eagle swooped down, caught them both in its claws and carried them away. Moral: Divided We Fall. Read more about Digital Content Exploring e-learning for kids Embracing digital learning for kids Future of digital education for kids Digital Education for Kids

The Cracked Pot and the Water Bearer Story Once there lived a poor man in a village. It was working as a water bearer. He had two large pots to carry to his master's house every day.   The water bearer hung on the ends of a pole these pots to carry it. One of the two pots had a crack in it, which is why the bearer delivered only one and a half pot of water. The perfect pot was proud of himself and mocked the cracked pot. One day, the cracked pot apologized to the bearer for being imperfect. But the master smiled and said that he had planted flowers on the cracked pot’s side of the way. Unknowingly, the cracked pot was watering them and because of this, the bearer was able to pick out beautiful flowers for his master’s home. Now, the cracked pot didn’t feel ashamed of his imperfection anymore. Moral: Never be ashamed of your imperfections. Many times, these imperfections are a blessing in disguise. Read more about Digital Content Exploring e-learning for kids Embracing digit

The Talkative Tortoise Once upon a time, there was a Tortoise who lived in a pond with two Geese, who were her very good friends. She enjoyed the company of the Geese because she could talk with them to her heart's content; the Tortoise liked to talk. After many years of this pleasant living, the pond became very low, in the dry season; and finally, it dried up. They said there is no help for it. If we stay here, we shall all three die, and we cannot take you with us, for you cannot fly. Still, the Tortoise begged so hard not to be left behind that they finally said, "Dear Friend, if you will promise not to speak a word on the journey, we will take you with us.  But know beforehand, that if you open your mouth to say one single word, you will be in instant danger of losing your life." We will each take hold of one end of a stout stick, and do you take the middle in your mouth; then we will fly up in the air with you and carry you with us. But remember not to talk! If

The Farmer and His A Hen Who Leds Golden Egg Once upon a time, there was a greedy farmer . He owned a beautiful hen that laid a golden egg every day. He was extremely happy. Every day he took that egg to market and sold it. He returns home with some money. There are four members staying in his family. So in this little money, they Rabbit their food and clothes. But after some days they got a huge problem. So for them, only one egg could not satisfy his greed. It was a slow process to get only one egg after one day. So he said to himself, "One egg a day. It will take longer to solve my problem." Thinking of this he grew so impatient that he wanted to get all the eggs at once. He made up his mind to put the hen to death and become rich in an over­night. He thought this hen would give me more eggs at a time. He killed the hen with a sharp knife. At once and cut open its belly to get all those eggs. He began to look for the eggs but there was none to be found. He saw

Two Fish and the Frog Long, long ago, there lived two fish and a frog with his wife in a pond. All four were great friends. One day, when the friends were talking to each other on the edge of the pond, some fishermen were walking on the banks of the river. They were carrying baskets and nets with them. They saw the pond and said to one another, "This pond seems to be full of fish. Let's come tomorrow and catch them." When the fishermen left the place, the frog said to the fish, "Friends, you also heard what the fishermen said. Let's leave this pond immediately and go to some other pond to save our lives." But the two fish laughed at the frog and said, "Well, as far as I think the fishermen will never come back to catch us. But even if they do, they'll never be able to trap us, because we're expert swimmers and we know how to save ourselves." But the frog was not convinced by the views of the fish. He said, “But I find myself not so

King Bruce and the Spider Once upon a time, long ago, there was a kingdom named Vijayagarh. The kingdom was ruled by an able king named Bruce. His name and fame were known everywhere at that time. He was a great giver. He was treating all his countrymen with proper care, love, and respect. He was an intelligent administrator and the people of his country were very much pleased with his governance. He was not only a good ruler but also a great warrior. He was an expert in using all kinds of weapons of war, an expert horseman, and an able general. He had never lost any war on the battlefield. He had defeated all the wicked kings and invaders of that time. Once another able king named Vidyadatta of Aligarh challenged him to fight on the battlefield. Bruce accepted his challenge and they met at a battlefield in Palasaghata. Both were fierce and both were equal in all strengths. But without any known reason, Bruce lost the battle. To save his life he fled away from the battlefield. He

The Fox and the Crow Once upon a time, there was a big forest near a river. A fox was leaving there with his neighbor. One day, the fox saw a crow with a piece of cheese in his beak. The fox was very hun­gry and thought, “How can I get the piece of cheese?” He thought for a while. Soon, he got an idea in his tricky mind. He decided to flatter the crow and thus began praising him. He said to the crow, “You are such a pretty and clever bird! Your voice is so sweet. I am impressed with your voice. If only you could sing as beautifully for me then it will be my pleasure!” Now, the crow was very proud. He wanted to show the fox that he could sing very well. So he opened his mouth to sing and give a shout! The piece of cheese he was keeping with his beak fell into the ground. The fox laughed at the crow and picked up the cheese. Read more about Digital Content Exploring e-learning for kids Embracing digital learning for kids Future of digital education for kids Digital Education for Ki

Jackal and The Camel Story  Once upon a time, there lived a camel and a jackal together in a deep forest. On the other side of the river flowing beside that jungle, there were fields having ripe sugar canes. One day the jackal came to the camel with a plan to cross the river and enjoy the sugar cane. As he did not know how to swim, he requested the camel to carry him on his back. The camel agreed to the jackal's request. They set out for the river and soon reached its bank. The camel carried the jackal on his back and crossed the river. On reaching the other side, they began to eat the sugar cane. The jackal was soon satisfied but the camel was yet hungry. The jackal began to howl loudly. The camel asked him not to do so but the jackal said that it was his habit to howl after meals. His howling attracted the attention of the farmers. They all reached the spot with long sticks. The jackal disappeared in a bush but the camel was badly beaten. Now they were to go across the ri

 The Fox and the Goat Long long ago on a hot summer day, there was a fox walking near the well. Somehow by accident, he slipped in that well. It was not a very deep well. He tried his best to get out but it was in vain. At that time a thirsty goat passed by the well and saw the fox was there in the well. She asked the fox what he was doing there. The cunning fox replied that he had himself jumped into the well because he wanted to drink water and swim in this cool water. I find it very cool and pleasant. Fox replied. If you want to drink this sweet and cold water, then come down and experience the pleasure here. Without thinking of the result the goat jumped into the well. The fox at once jumped on her back, and with another jump, he was out of well. The fox smiled at the poor goat and went his way leaving behind the goat to repent. Moral: Look before you leap. Read more about Digital Content Exploring e-learning for kids Embracing digital learning for kids Future of digital ed

The Liar Shepherd Boy and The Tiger Once upon a time, there was a small village named Raj Nagar Koirauna . A young boy named Ritesh was living in that village. He was a very naughty and mischievous fellow. He was making mischief with everybody. He was not showing respect to the seniors and elders of that village. Due to this bad behavior, nobody as well as his parents was not happy with Mohan. Ritesh’s father was a milkman by profession. Ritesh was taking all their cows to the nearby jungle for grazing every day. While going to the jungle on the way he was making jokes with everybody. One day in the jungle he made fun with his fellow grazers. He shouted in his top voice that a tiger was attacking his cow. All the fellow grazers and the woodcutters ran to that place to help Ritesh’s life. When they came there, they saw that Ritesh’s cows were grazing safely. When they asked Mohan about the tiger, Ritesh laughed and reduced them. All the fellow grazers and woodcutters got angry and w

The Wonderful World Value Respect for the Environment ·          Begin with a minute’s silence and daily payers. ·          The Value for the day is Respect for the Environment. Think and Talk Our country has a tradition of respecting and caring for nature. We study nature and learn many useful things from the environment. We should not forget the things we have learned but learn to use them in our lives today. Indian Medicines use plants in many ways. We need to use this knowledge in modern medicine. To do this, we must protect plants and study their properties. We must not cut down plants. We should care for our environment and plant trees. Jack lives in a flat. There is not much room in the flat. There is not much space to do anything. However, Jack wants to grow some plants. He knows that there are some plants that can be grown indoors. He goes to the Library and finds some books on indoor plants. He learns about the various kinds of plants and the care required for each