Once upon a time, in a land far away,
Lived a little creature, who loved to play.
But one day, as he went out to explore,
He found himself lost, and in need of more.

Desperate and alone, he searched high and low,
For a way back home, where he could go.
But no matter how hard he tried,
The path back seemed to be denied.

Then suddenly, his tummy started to spew,
And he felt a little bit of the flu.
But with a deep breath and a muster of strength,
He pushed forward, at any length.

As he walked, he found some materials to insulate,
A shelter, where he could wait.
And with his little paws, he built it up high,
A three-dimensional home, reaching for the sky.

As he snuggled up, safe and warm,
He realized that he could weather any storm.
And with a swivel of his head, he looked around,
Feeling proud of the home, he had found.

So if you're ever lost, and feeling down,
Remember the little creature, who turned things around.
With determination, and a little bit of grit,
He found his way back home, bit by bit.

Reflections

1. How did the little creature feel when he first got lost?
2. What did the little creature do to try to find his way back home?
3. How did the little creature use his resources to build his shelter?
4. What did the little creature learn about himself through this experience?
5. Can you think of a time when you were lost or felt unsure? What did you do to find your way back?