Once upon a time, in a hot and dry desert, there lived a group of nomads who travelled from dune to dune in search of resources. They were always on the lookout for food and water, the most precious resources in the desert.

One day, while exploring a new dune, the nomads discovered an oasis, a lush green spot in the middle of the sand dunes. It was a miracle! They could finally find a steady source of water and food.

The nomads quickly set up camp near the oasis, and started to plant crops using the moisture from the water to irrigate the land. The crops flourished and soon, the oasis became a busy and bustling community.

But, there was one problem. The oasis was also home to a large number of rodents, who ate all the crops as soon as they grew. The nomads were worried and didn't know what to do.

One day, an old nomad, who was wise and experienced, suggested that they dig deeper into the oasis and look for minerals. The nomads were skeptical at first, but they decided to give it a try.

To their surprise, they found a rich deposit of minerals that they could use to trade for food and supplies with other nomads. With the new resources, they were able to build strong walls around their crops and keep the rodents away.

From that day on, the nomads lived happily at the oasis, with enough food and water to survive, and a new source of wealth in the minerals they mined. They lived in peace, and the oasis became known as a place of abundance and prosperity in the desert.

And that, my dear children, is the story of the nomads and the oasis. A story about the importance of resourcefulness and perseverance, even in the harshest of environments.

Reflections

1. What were the nomads looking for as they travelled through the desert?
2. Why was the discovery of the oasis important for the nomads?
3. How did the nomads overcome the problem of the rodents eating their crops?
4. What did the nomads find in the oasis that helped them to thrive?
5. How did the nomads turn the oasis into a place of prosperity?
6. What can we learn from the story about resourcefulness and perseverance?