Once upon a time, in a forest, the leaves on the trees started to change. They turned from green to red, yellow and orange. The animals in the forest were curious about what was happening. They asked the wise old owl, “Why are the leaves changing?”
The owl replied, “The leaves change every year, this is the way of nature. It is the time for the leaves to fall from the trees and make way for new growth.”
The animals learned that change is a natural part of life and is necessary for growth and renewal. They saw how the fallen leaves became food for the forest floor and helped new plants grow.
From then on, the animals embraced the changes in their environment and learned to adapt to them. They lived happily ever after, in a constantly growing and changing forest.

Reflections

1. Why did the leaves change color?
2. What did the animals learn about change?
3. How did the fallen leaves help new plants grow?
4. Why is change important for growth and renewal?