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The Spring Adventure at MEF International

Once upon a spring day, Ms. Pheby and Ms. Alycia gathered their students in a circle under the cherry blossoms. 'Today, we will go on an adventure,’ announced Ms. Pheby, her eyes twinkling.

2 teachers, grade 1 students sitting in circle, summer, playground

The grade one students cheered, excited for the journey ahead. Chloe and Aulona smiled at each other, while Liza tied her shoelaces, eager to start.

3 girls sitting in playground summer (1 girl has short black hair, 1 girl has short blonde hair, one girl long brown hair)

Ms. Pheby explained, 'We'll explore how we affect living things and their homes.' Nori and Nikita exchanged curious glances, ready to learn.

Nori (boy-short black hair) and Nikita (boy-blonder hair) exchanged curious glances while  sitting in a circle at the school playground in summer

As they walked, Zeynal noticed litter on the ground. 'Why do people leave trash here?' he asked. Ms. Alycia replied, 'Not everyone thinks about the impact.'

playground sad Black girl with braided hair looking at plastic bottle on the ground in summer

Elyor picked up a plastic bottle, saying, 'We can help by cleaning!' Facundo nodded, 'Yes, let's keep the Earth happy!' The class agreed.

TWO boys with brown hair picking up a plastic bottle in the park in the summer

Together, they collected the trash. Artur found an old newspaper, and Dana picked up candy wrappers. Oyu carefully removed a can from a bush.

1 boy and 2 girls picking up trash in the summer

Praise spotted a bird's nest. 'Look! Our actions can harm their homes,' she said softly. Yeonuk nodded, 'We must protect them.'

2 boys pointing at a bird nest in summer

With their bags full of litter, Isaac suggested, 'Let's make signs to remind others!' Leo drew pictures of animals, and Ali wrote messages with care.

3 boys with black hair picking up trash in summer

After setting up the signs, the students sat to rest. Ms. Pheby was proud. 'You’ve made a difference today,' she said. The students beamed.

female with long brown hair and glasses, summer, playground

On the way back, they saw new buds on trees and heard birds singing. 'Life is returning because of us,' whispered Aulona, feeling the magic of spring.

summer, buds on trees, birds singing, 16 happy students

Ms. Alycia smiled and added, 'Remember, small acts create big changes.' Chloe thought about the animals they helped and smiled too.

summer, playground, teacher smiling with long brown hair and blue eyes, playground

As they reached the school, the children promised to care for the Earth every day. Their spring adventure had taught them the power of kindness.

16 students, summer, happy, school

Reflection Questions

  • Why do you think cleaning up litter is important for our environment?
  • How can small actions like picking up trash make a big difference?
  • What are some ways you can care for Earth every day, like the students in the story?

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