Introduction to Fables Adventure
Welcome to our magical journey into the world of fables! Today we'll discover what fables are and learn from The Tortoise and the Hare
Where Do Fables Come From?
Welcome to our magical jolurney into the world of fables! Today we'll discover what fables are and learn from The Tortoise and the Hare
What is a Fable?
A fable is a short story that teaches us something important Fables often have animals as characters Every fable has a special lesson called a 'moral' Fables help us learn about life in a fun way
What Makes a Fable Special?
Stories are very short and quick to read Animals talk and act like people Each story teaches us something important Words are easy for kids to understand
Meet Aesop - The Fable Master!
Aesop lived long, long ago in Greece He was a great storyteller who loved animals He made up many fables with talking animals His stories teach us important lessons
Vocabulary Practice
Write these new words in your notebook: FABLE - a story that teaches us MORAL - the lesson we learn Say each word 3 times out loud!
Meet Our Characters
The Hare - very fast and loves to brag The Tortoise - slow but never gives up They decide to have a race Who do you think will win?
The Race Begins!
The hare runs very fast and gets way ahead He thinks 'I'm so fast, I can take a nap!' The tortoise keeps going slowly but steadily He never stops, even though he's slow
What Happens Next?
The tortoise passes the sleeping hare! When the hare wakes up, he runs as fast as he can But it's too late - the tortoise wins! How do you think the hare feels?
The Moral of Our Story
Slow and steady wins the race This means: Keep trying and don't give up, even if others seem faster or better Being consistent and working hard is more important than being the fastest
Your Fable Adventure
Draw your favorite part of the story Write one sentence about what you learned Can you think of another time when 'slow and steady wins'? Share your ideas!