Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play in the forest with his friends, but one day, he got lost. As he wandered around, he started to feel hot and thirsty. He searched for a stream to drink from, but he couldn't find one. Just when he thought he couldn't take it anymore, he stumbled upon a beautiful lake. He drank and drank until he was no longer thirsty. But now he was feeling cold, so he went looking for a place to warm up.

As he wandered deeper into the forest, he came across a cozy cave. He went inside and found a warm fire burning. He was so happy to be warm again. But then he realized he was also very hungry. He looked around for something to eat, but he couldn't find anything. Just when he thought he would never find food, he saw a berry bush. He ate and ate until he was no longer hungry.

Teddy was happy and content, but then he remembered that he was lost. He missed his family and friends and he felt sad. He decided to follow the stream that he had found earlier, hoping it would lead him back home. After walking for a while, he saw his family's cabin in the distance. He ran as fast as he could and was reunited with his loved ones. They hugged him tightly and never let him wander off alone again.

From that day on, Teddy always remembered to bring snacks and a canteen of water with him, so he would never be hungry or thirsty again. He also never forgot the lesson he learned about getting lost and being sad, but also the happiness and contentment he found by following his instincts and never giving up.

Reflections

1. What did Teddy do when he felt hot and thirsty in the forest?
2. How did Teddy feel when he found the warm fire in the cave?
3. What did Teddy do when he realized he was lost?
4. What did Teddy learn from his experience of getting lost in the forest?
5. How did Teddy's family react when they saw him again after he got lost?