Building Emotional Intelligence: Responsibility and Respect

A boy in a mulberry tree encounters a talking tree that advises him to consider 'what if' before acting. The tree shares stories and examples, including a tale about the boy's mother, to illustrate the importance of thinking ahead to avoid trouble. The children learn to apply this advice in various situations, realizing that it doesn't stop fun but ensures safety and better outcomes.

What was the boy about to do when the tree spoke to him?

• Jump down

• Climb higher

• Talk to his sister

• Pick berries

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What did the tree suggest the boy should ask himself?

• Why is the tree talking?

• How high am I?

• Where is my sister?

• What if I jump?

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What are 'what if' seeds meant to do?

• Be used as currency

• Be eaten for energy

• Grow into trees

• Help children think before acting

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What example did the tree give about the boy's friend with a new haircut?

• The boy made a joke about the haircut

• The boy asked if his friend's sister cut his hair

• The boy complimented his friend

• The boy ignored his friend

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What did the tree say about the boy's mother when she was a child?

• She loved climbing trees

• She picked a lot of berries

• She never made mistakes

• She was afraid of heights

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What happened when the boy's mother ran into the house with berry juice all over her?

• She made a big mess

• She planted a tree

• She went to sleep

• She got praised

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What lesson did the tree want the children to learn from their mother's story?

• Always pick more berries

• Think before acting

• Always listen to your parents

• Never climb trees

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What did the boy realize about jumping from a lower branch?

• It was still fun and safe

• It was less fun

• It was too easy

• It was boring

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What did the children decide to do instead of eating a snack?

• Go to bed

• Climb the tree again

• Play outside

• Help their mother with dinner

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What did the girl suggest they ask their mother to make?

• Sandwiches

• Chocolate cake

• Berry pie

• Apple pie

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