Bedtime Story | Sina's Week of Wonders

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Sina's Week of Wonders

Vaiaso o Mea ofoofogia a Sina

On a bright Monday morning, Sina woke up with a yawn. ‘Today is the first day of the school week,’ said Mom. I se taeao pupula o le Aso Gafua, na ala a’e ai Sina ma le ‘ea. 'O le aso lenei o le aso muamua o le vaiaso aoga,' o le tala lea a Tina.

Young girl, brown skin, short curly hair, wide brown eyes waking up, Monday, mom in kitchen

Sina had cereal for breakfast. 'I'll teach you the days of the week,' Mom smiled. Sa i ai Sina saito mo le taeao. 'O le a ou aoaoina oe i aso o le vaiaso,' sa ataata Tina.

Young girl, brown skin, short curly hair, wide brown eyes eating, kitchen table, sunny window

After school on Tuesday, Sina and her Mom baked cookies. ‘Delicious days!’ cheered Sina. Ina ua tuua le aoga i le Aso Lua, sa tao e Sina ma lona Tina ni kuki. 'O aso manaia!' na fa'afiafia ai Sina.

Baking activity, kitchen, Young girl, brown skin, short curly hair, wide brown eyes with flour on nose

Wednesday was library day. Sina picked out books about space. ‘Stars have their own calendar,’ the librarian winked. O le Aso Lulu o le faletusi. Na filifilia e Sina tusi e uiga i le vanimonimo. 'O fetu e iai a latou lava kalena,' na fa'amago ane le mataitusi.

Library, Young girl, brown skin, short curly hair, wide brown eyes holding space books, kind librarian

Sina felt ill on Thursday. ‘You need rest,’ said Mom. ‘The week cares for you too.' Na lagona le ma’i o Sina i le Aso Tofi. 'E te mana'omia se malologa,' o le tala lea a Tina. 'E popole foi le vaiaso mo oe.'

Young girl, brown skin, short curly hair, wide brown eyes in bed, thermometer, Warm smile, long hair tied back, caring eyes with soup

Feeling better on Friday, Sina drew pictures of the days. ‘My weekly gallery!’ she exclaimed. O le lagona lelei i le Aso Faraile, na tusia ai e Sina ata o aso. 'O la'u faletusi faalevaiaso!' sa ia alaga.

Young girl, brown skin, short curly hair, wide brown eyes drawing, colorful papers, bedroom floor

Saturday was park day. Sina swung high. ‘Weekends lift you up!’ laughed Dad. O le Aso Toonai o le aso paka. Sa agi maualuga Sina. 'O faaiuga o vaiaso e siitia ai oe!' ata Tama.

Park, Young girl, brown skin, short curly hair, wide brown eyes on swings, Tall, bearded, playful expression, glasses nearby

Sunday was family day. ‘A week of learning, fun, and love,’ Mom hugged Sina. O le Aso Sa o le aso faaleaiga. 'O se vaiaso o le aoaoina, malie, ma le alofa,' sa fusi e Tina ia Sina.

Family cuddle, cozy living room, Young girl, brown skin, short curly hair, wide brown eyes smiling

Every night, Sina recited the days. ‘Monday, Tuesday,’ she began, slipping into dreams. O po uma, e tauloto ai e Sina aso. 'Aso Gafua, Aso Lua,' na ia amata ai, ua see i miti.

Young girl, brown skin, short curly hair, wide brown eyes’s bedtime, night lamp, stars twinkling

On a new Monday, Sina shared her week with class. 'Learning days is fun!' she said. I le Aso Gafua fou, na faasoa ai e Sina lona vaiaso i le vasega. 'E malie aso a'oa'oga!' o lana tala lea.

Classroom, Young girl, brown skin, short curly hair, wide brown eyes presenting, classmates listening

‘Which was your favorite day?’ asked Sina's best friend. ‘Every day brings joy,’ Sina replied. 'O le fea aso na e fiafia i ai?' o le fesili lea a le uo mamae a Sina. ‘O aso uma e maua ai le fiafia,’ o le tali lea a Sina.

Schoolyard, Young girl, brown skin, short curly hair, wide brown eyes with friend, thoughtful expression

Knowing the days, Sina felt grown up. ‘Every week is an adventure!’ she declared with a smile. I le iloaina o aso, na lagona ai e Sina le matua. 'O vaiaso uma lava o se fa'alavelave!' sa ia tautino mai ma le ataata.

Young girl, brown skin, short curly hair, wide brown eyes confident, sunset background, end of the week

Reflection Questions

How did Sina feel about learning the days of the week?
Why do you think rest was important for Sina on Thursday?
Which day was most exciting for Sina, and why would you feel the same or different?

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