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Kia's Punctuality
Ang Punctuality ni Kia
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Kia. She always made sure to be on time for everything. Whether it was school, soccer practice, or playdates with her friends, Kia was never late. Noong unang panahon, may isang babaeng nagngangalang Kia. Lagi niyang sinisigurado na nasa oras siya sa lahat. Kahit na ito ay paaralan, soccer practice, o playdate kasama ang kanyang mga kaibigan, Kia ay hindi late.
Image: Kia is a girl with brown hair and blue eyes with backpack, standing next to a clock, smiling
Kia's friends admired her punctuality. They knew that Kia was responsible and reliable. They could always count on her to be there when she said she would. Hinangaan ng mga kaibigan ni Kia ang pagiging maagap niya. Alam nilang responsable at maaasahan si Kia. Maaari silang palaging umaasa sa kanya na naroroon kapag sinabi niyang gagawin niya.
Image: Kia is a girl with brown hair and blue eyes with her friends, walking together holding hands
One day, Kia's friend Emma invited her to a special tea party. The party was at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Kia made sure she was ready on time, with her favorite dress and a special gift for Emma. Isang araw, inimbitahan siya ng kaibigan ni Kia na si Emma sa isang espesyal na tea party. Alas dos ng hapon ang party. Tiniyak ni Kia na handa siya sa oras, kasama ang kanyang paboritong damit at isang espesyal na regalo para kay Emma.
Image: Kia is a girl with brown hair and blue eyes in her pretty dress, holding a wrapped gift, looking at a clock
As Kia arrived at Emma's house, she noticed that the clock on Emma's wall said 1:55. Kia was always so punctual that she arrived early. She knocked on the door and Emma's mom opened it, surprised to see Kia so soon. Pagdating ni Kia sa bahay ni Emma, napansin niyang 1:55 na ang orasan sa dingding ni Emma. Laging maaga si Kia kaya maaga siyang dumating. Kumatok siya sa pinto at binuksan ito ng mama ni Emma, nagulat nang makita si Kia.
Image: Kia is a girl with brown hair and blue eyes at Emma is a girl with blonde hair and green eyes's front door, with a surprised Emma is a girl with blonde hair and green eyes's mom has long black hair and brown eyes opening the door
Kia explained that she wanted to make sure she was on time, but she didn't want to bother anyone by arriving too early. Emma's mom smiled and said, 'Kia, it's always better to be a little early than late. You're such a responsible friend!' Ipinaliwanag ni Kia na gusto niyang matiyak na nasa oras siya, ngunit ayaw niyang makaabala sa sinuman sa pagdating ng masyadong maaga. Ngumiti ang nanay ni Emma at sinabing, 'Kia, mas mabuting maaga pa kaysa huli. Napaka responsable mong kaibigan!'
Image: Kia is a girl with brown hair and blue eyes talking to Emma is a girl with blonde hair and green eyes's mom, both smiling
Kia realized that being punctual not only showed responsibility, but it also gave her some extra time to spend with her friends. From that day on, Kia continued to be on time for everything, knowing that it made her a reliable and trustworthy friend. Napagtanto ni Kia na ang pagiging maagap ay hindi lamang nagpapakita ng responsibilidad, ngunit nagbigay din ito sa kanya ng ilang dagdag na oras upang makasama ang kanyang mga kaibigan. Mula sa araw na iyon, si Kia ay patuloy na nasa oras para sa lahat, alam na ito ay naging isang maaasahan at mapagkakatiwalaang kaibigan.
Image: Kia is a girl with brown hair and blue eyes playing happily with her friends at different activities

Reflection Questions

  • Why do you think being punctual is important?
  • How did Kia's friends feel about her punctuality?
  • What did Kia learn about being early?

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