Once upon a time, there was a carefree tortoise named Tim who loved to swim in the sea. One day, while swimming, a giant tsunami hit and Tim was swept away by the swift currents. He found himself surrounded by debris and cresting waves. Suddenly, Tim noticed that his nostril was blocked by a piece of seaweed. He tried to blow it out, but it wouldn't budge. Tim started to panic, imagining his fate being stuck with seaweed in his nostril forever. But then, he remembered how he always gets himself out of tight spots with his quick thinking. He took a deep breath, filled up his lungs with air, and blew as hard as he could. The seaweed flew out of his nostril and Tim was free once again! Tim learned that even in the midst of a disaster, you can still find a way to have fun and enjoy life.

Reflections

1. What do you think Tim felt when he was surrounded by debris and cresting waves?
2. How did Tim solve the problem of the seaweed blocking his nostril?
3. What do you think Tim learned from his experience in the tsunami?
4. Have you ever been in a situation where you had to use your quick thinking to solve a problem? Can you share your story with us?