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The Lost Marbles

Once upon a time, there were three marbles: a blue one, a red one, and a yellow one. They were playing together in the woods when they got separated and got lost.

Three marbles - blue, red, and yellow - playing in the woods.

The blue marble looked around and saw nothing but trees. It started to feel scared and worried.

Blue marble feeling scared in the woods with trees.

But the red marble said, 'Don't worry, blue marble. We just need to be patient and keep searching. We'll find our way back home.'

Red marble reassuring blue, shiny, and round with no accessories in the woods.

The yellow marble felt sad and wanted to give up. It said, 'I don't think we'll ever find our way home.'

Yellow marble feeling sad and wanting to give up.

But the blue marble said, 'Have patience, yellow marble. Remember what red marble said? We need to stay positive and keep trying.'

Blue marble encouraging yellow, glittery, and round with no accessories to stay positive.

They walked together, crossed streams, and climbed big rocks. They didn't give up.

Three marbles helping each other and overcoming obstacles in the woods.

After a while, they saw a familiar path and realized they were close to home. They felt happy and excited.

Three marbles excitedly discovering a familiar path.

With patience and perseverance, the blue, red, and yellow marbles found their way back home. They learned that being patient and not giving up is important.

Three marbles happily reaching their home with a lesson about patience.

Reflection Questions

  • Why did the marbles get lost in the woods?
  • Who helped the marbles stay positive?
  • What did the marbles learn from their adventure?

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