1. The Lion and the Mouse
A tiny mouse promises to help a mighty lion one day. When the lion is caught in a net, the mouse gnaws through the ropes and frees him. The moral: No act of kindness is too small.
2. The Tortoise and the Hare
A speedy hare mocks a slow tortoise, but during their race, the hare naps, and the tortoise wins by moving steadily. The moral: Slow and steady wins the race.
3. The Ant and the Dove
An ant falls into a stream. A dove drops a leaf to save it. Later, the ant bites a hunter about to capture the dove, saving its life. The moral: Kindness is always repaid.
4. The Boy Who Cried Wolf
A boy repeatedly tricks villagers by pretending a wolf is attacking. When a real wolf comes, no one believes him. The moral: Always tell the truth.
5. The Little Red Hen
A hen asks for help making bread, but her friends refuse. When the bread is ready, she eats it alone. The moral: If you don’t help, you don’t share the reward.
6. The Fox and the Grapes
A fox sees juicy grapes but cannot reach them. He walks away, saying they are probably sour. The moral: It’s easy to hate what you can’t have.
7. The Rabbit and the Well
A rabbit helps other animals by sharing water from a well. When he is thirsty, they help him in return. The moral: Sharing and kindness bring friends together.
8. The Honest Woodcutter
A poor woodcutter drops his axe into a river. A spirit offers him a gold and silver axe, but he chooses his own. Impressed by his honesty, the spirit gives him all three. The moral: Honesty is always rewarded.
9. The Bundle of Sticks
A father gives his sons a bundle of sticks and asks them to break it. They fail, but when separated, the sticks break easily. The moral: Unity is strength.
10. The King and the Seeds
A king gives seeds to children, promising the throne to the one who grows the best plant. One boy’s seed does not sprout, but he presents it honestly. The king reveals the seeds were fake and chooses the honest boy as his successor. The moral: Integrity is the most valuable trait.
These engaging stories teach primary school children essential values like honesty, kindness, teamwork, and perseverance in an easy-to-understand way.