Steve’s Scurry to Wisdom Wednesdays: A Story About Punctuality
Once upon a time, in a towering oak tree, lived a lively squirrel named Steve. Unlike his siblings, who gathered nuts with focused efficiency, Steve loved
sleeping and wasn’t bothered by time, punctuality, or being organized. However, he loved the weekly lectures called ‘‘Wisdom Wednesdays’’ held by the renowned Professor Hootsworth, a wise old owl with feathers the color of twilight.
One crisp autumn day, a particular topic piqued Steve’s curiosity – ‘‘Amazing Animal Adaptations”. He couldn’t wait to hear Professor Hootsworth’s stories!
‘‘I’m going to Wisdom Wednesdays tomorrow!’’ Steve declared, his voice brimming with excitement.
His mother, a gentle squirrel with a bushy tail, shared the excitement but offered a concerned glance. ‘‘Remember, Steve, it starts at 8 o’clock sharp. Being on time is important.’’
Steve, already picturing exciting tales of camouflage and agility, dismissed her concerns with a casual, ‘‘Yeah, yeah, Mom! I’ll be there!’’
The next morning, however, Steve overslept. He scrambled out of bed, frantically searching for his notebook and favorite blue pen. He finally found them under a pile of clothes. He rushed to the kitchen and quickly cooked some porridge with honey and nuts, but he ate it much slower than intended while watching the TV, mesmerized by a funny squirrel cartoon (oops!.)
‘‘Oh no!’’ he exclaimed, realizing the time. He sprinted out the door just as the bus pulled away from the stop, leaving him huffing and puffing.
He had to wait for the next one, his excitement slowly morphing into worry.
Reaching the park, panting and flustered, Steve spotted a familiar gathering under a giant oak tree. But it wasn’t squirrels – it was a group of pigeons having their drama class. He had arrived there late and for the wrong event entirely!
Disheartened, Steve approached a friendly pigeon. ‘‘Excuse me,’’ he squeaked, ‘‘I was looking for Professor Hootsworth’s Wisdom Wednesdays?’’
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Think about your upcoming week. Is there anything you can do today to prepare to be on time for your activities? Maybe it’s going to sleep early, choosing your clothes for tomorrow, or packing your backpack the night before? (This question helps readers translate the story’s lesson into practical actions they can take in their own lives to be punctual.)