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The Helping Hand in Samoa
Le Lima Fesoasoani i Samoa
Sam is a kid in Samoa. O Sam o se tamaitiiti i Samoa.
Introduction of Young Samoan child, tan skin, dark brown eyes, smiling face, a young child, in a Young Samoan child, tan skin, dark brown eyes, smiling faceoan village.
Mom says, 'Helping is good.' Fai mai Tina, 'E lelei le fesoasoani.'
Young Samoan child, tan skin, dark brown eyes, smiling face's mother teaching Young Samoan child, tan skin, dark brown eyes, smiling face about the concept of helping.
Sam sees Tui drop a toy. Ua iloa atu e Samu le tu’uina e Tui o se meataalo.
Young Samoan child, tan skin, dark brown eyes, smiling face spotting Samoan villager, small boy, friendly, tan skin, dark eyes, another villager, drop his toy.
Sam picks it up. 'Here you go!' Ua pikiina e Samu. 'O lea lava!'
Young Samoan child, tan skin, dark brown eyes, smiling face helping Samoan villager, small boy, friendly, tan skin, dark eyes by returning the dropped toy.
Tui says, 'Thank you, Sam!' Fai mai Tui, 'Fa'afetai Samu!'
Samoan villager, small boy, friendly, tan skin, dark eyes expressing gratitude to Young Samoan child, tan skin, dark brown eyes, smiling face for the help.
Sam feels happy inside. Ua lagona e Samu le fiafia i totonu.
Young Samoan child, tan skin, dark brown eyes, smiling face experiencing happiness from helping someone.
Sam helps Ana fix a mat. Sa fesoasoani Samu ia Ana e fai se fala.
Next, Young Samoan child, tan skin, dark brown eyes, smiling face helping Young Samoan child, tan skin, dark brown eyes, smiling faceoan friend, girl with a big smile, tan skin, brown eyes, a friend, with a woven mat.
Ana smiles big. 'Good job!' Ua ataata tele Ana. 'Malo!'
Young Samoan child, tan skin, dark brown eyes, smiling faceoan friend, girl with a big smile, tan skin, brown eyes appreciating Young Samoan child, tan skin, dark brown eyes, smiling face's assistance with a grateful smile.
It is fun to help out. E malie le fesoasoani atu.
Young Samoan child, tan skin, dark brown eyes, smiling face realizing that helping others is an enjoyable action.
Mom is proud of Sam. E mitamita Tina ia Samu.
Young Samoan child, tan skin, dark brown eyes, smiling face's mother showing pride in Young Samoan child, tan skin, dark brown eyes, smiling face for being helpful.
Sam learns 'le pi tautua'. Sam learns 'le pi tautua'.
Young Samoan child, tan skin, dark brown eyes, smiling face learning about the value of service, or 'le pi tautua'.
Sam will help every day! O le a fesoasoani Sam i aso uma!
Closing page where Young Samoan child, tan skin, dark brown eyes, smiling face makes a commitment to daily helping.

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Tui felt when Sam helped him pick up his toy?
  • Can you remember a time when you helped someone? How did it make you feel?
  • Why is it important to help others in our community, like Sam does?

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