The Life Stage Series: Mental Development - Ellie’s Silly Spikes

The video follows Ellie, an echidna, as she learns the importance of her spikes. Initially, Ellie finds her spikes bothersome, but after a dangerous encounter with a goanna, she realizes their protective value. Through interactions with her cousin Eric, Ellie learns that asking questions is crucial for understanding and growth. The story emphasizes that no question is silly and encourages children to be curious and seek knowledge.

What is the main theme introduced in the beginning of Ellie's story?

• The beauty of the forest

• The significance of asking questions

• The importance of playing with friends

• The challenges of being an echidna

Why does Ellie initially think her spikes are a nuisance?

• They make her slower than other echidnas

• They make her look unattractive

• They are too heavy to carry

• They get stuck in branches and leaves

What advice does Eric give Ellie about her spikes?

• To hide them under a cloak

• To cut them short

• To keep them clean and free of leaves

• To paint them in bright colors

How does Ellie react when she encounters the goanna?

• She hides behind a tree

• She rolls into a ball

• She runs away quickly

• She climbs a tree

What does Eric do to help Ellie when the goanna attacks?

• He fights the goanna with a stick

• He calls for help from other animals

• He distracts the goanna with food

• He wraps himself around Ellie to protect her

What important lesson does Ellie learn by the end of the story?

• To always stay close to home

• To never play in the forest

• That asking questions is a way to learn

• That spikes are only for decoration

What does Eric want to learn from Ellie at the end of the story?

• How to build a shelter

• How to perform a new trick

• How to clean his spikes

• How to find food in the forest