Once upon a time, there was a little plant who wanted to reach for the sunshine. The plant had a stem that was too weak to stand up straight, but it didn't give up. Every day, it pushed its stem up a little bit higher, trying to reach the warm sunshine. With each effort, the stem grew stronger and taller. And finally, one day, the little plant reached the sun and basked in its warmth and light. From then on, the stem stood tall and strong, always reaching for the sunshine. The end.

Reflections

1. What did the little plant want to reach for?
2. How did the stem of the plant grow stronger and taller?
3. How did the little plant feel when it finally reached the sun?
4. What can we learn from the story about perseverance?