One day a quick-footed Hare was making fun of a slow-moving Tortoise. Much to the Hare’s surprise, the Tortoise began to laugh. “I challenge you to a race,” said the Tortoise, “and I bet that I will win.”
“Very well,” said the Hare, “I will dance rings around you all the way.”
It was soon agreed that the Fox would set the course and be the judge. The race began and the Hare ran so quickly that he soon left the Tortoise far behind. Once he reached the middle of the course, the Hare decided to take a nap.
While the Hare slept, the Tortoise plodded on and on, straight toward the finish line. When the Hare awoke from his nap, he was surprised that the Tortoise was nowhere in sight. Racing to the finish line as fast as he could, the Hare was shocked to find the Tortoise waiting for him with a smile on his face.
Slow and steady wins the race.
Activities:
1. Using
details from the above fable, summarize the theme in your own words. How can
you apply this lesson to your own life? Discuss with your partners.
2. Imagine how the tortoise won the race and the hare lost it. Draw a picture to illustrate the story.
3. Watch the video and sing The Tortoise and the Hare along with the CoComelon.
