A poem for young kids, let's see
With words like these, it's meant to be
A lesson they can learn with glee
And always act appropriately

Be patient, don't rush and don't frown
For things that take time to come around
And don't act in an inappropriate way
That would make others feel uncomfortable, say

Sometimes things seem impossible to do
But with hard work, it'll all come through
And don't be informal, always be polite
For manners can make your day bright

Being immature is never okay
And independence is something you should strive for every day
But don't be impractical, have a plan
And remember that being kind is always grand

Invisible acts of kindness are the best
For they can make someone's day less depressed
And remember, the inexpensive things in life
Can bring the biggest joy and no more strife.

Reflections

1. What is the main lesson that the story teaches us?
2. Why is patience important in our daily lives?
3. Can you give an example of an informal behavior?
4. Why is it important to be independent?
5. Why are invisible acts of kindness important?
6. Can you think of an inexpensive way to show kindness to others?
7. Why is it important to have manners and behave appropriately?
8. What does the story mean by "immature behavior"?
9. How can we strive to be more patient in our daily lives?
10. What can we learn from the story to make our lives and the lives of others better?