The Crow and the Sheep

One sunny afternoon, a mischievous crow landed on the back of a fluffy sheep, poking and annoying it. “Why are you bothering me?” the sheep asked, irritated. “Why don’t you pick on a strong dog instead?”

The crow cawed and replied, “Because the dog would chase me away!”

The sheep thought for a moment and realized that bullies often go after those who won’t fight back. Instead of getting upset, the sheep decided to ignore the crow. After a while, the crow got bored and flew away, since the sheep wasn’t paying attention to him anymore.

Moral:

Bullies often pick on those who don’t fight back.

Additional Lessons:

• Caution: It highlights the need to be aware of how to handle bullies and not let them provoke you.
• Wisdom: It reflects the sheep’s clever decision to ignore the crow, showing that calm thinking can solve problems effectively.

Parenting Tip: Help your child understand that bullies often target those who react to their actions. Teach them that sometimes, the best response is to ignore the bully and stay calm. This can be a great way to reduce the bully’s power over them. Encourage your child to stay confident and walk away from negative situations without getting upset, just like the sheep did.

Fun Questions for Curious Kids

• Why do you think the crow picked on the sheep instead of the dog?
• What do you think the sheep was feeling when the crow was bothering it?
• How would you feel if you were in the sheep’s position?
• Do you think ignoring the bully is always a good idea? Why or why not?
• What would you do if someone was teasing you? Would you react like the sheep?
• Have you ever seen someone being bullied? How did you help them or how did they handle it?
• What could the sheep have done differently, if anything?
• Why do you think the crow stopped bothering the sheep?

Activity Idea

Create a “Bullies and Heroes” Chart
Help your child think of different situations where they might experience teasing or bullying. Then, draw two columns: one for “Bullies” and one for “Heroes.” For each situation, discuss how a bully might act and how a hero (someone who stays calm and confident) would respond. This exercise helps kids identify positive ways to deal with bullying.

Did You Know? Fun Facts About Crows and Sheep

1. Crows are highly intelligent birds and can solve puzzles, use tools, and even remember faces!
2. Sheep have a great memory and can recognize up to 50 other sheep faces for up to two years.
3. Crows are known for their ability to mimic sounds and even human speech, much like parrots!
4. Sheep are social animals and prefer to live in groups called flocks.
5. Crows can hold grudges and will avoid people who have treated them badly in the past.
6. Sheep have excellent hearing and can even detect high-frequency sounds that humans cannot hear.
7. Crows are one of the few animals that can recognize themselves in a mirror, showing a sign of self-awareness.
8. Sheep have four stomachs to help them digest tough plant material like grass and hay.
9. Crows have strong, sharp beaks that they use to crack open nuts and catch insects.

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