Tiny Windows Class, there was a path that everyone walked on every day. This path was unlike any other; because it had stones of different colors on it. The children never wondered why the stones were different colors.

Mine         Özbek Atatürk İlkokulu Çorum / Türkiye

One morning, their teacher took the children out into the garden and asked:

“What might these stones be telling us?”

At that moment, the stones slowly began to glow.

 Mihaela Crîngureanu

 Yellow Stone – Joy

The first stone to shine was yellow. “I am joy,” it said. “I shine when you play, laugh, and help your friend.”

The children created games together, shared, and saw that the yellow stone shone even brighter. They realized that joy increases when shared.

 The Blue Stone – Calmness (ANCA OANCEA )

A little further on, there was a light blue stone. “I am calmness,” it said in a soft voice. “You will feel me when you take a deep breath.”

The children stopped and breathed, feeling their hearts slow down. They learned that thinking becomes easier when one is calm.

 The Purple Stone – Curiosity

Then a purple stone shone. “I am curiosity,” it said. “I reveal myself when you ask questions, when you investigate.”

The children looked around, examined the insects and leaves. They understood that curiosity is the first step to learning.

 Orange Stone – Courage (ANA-MARIA GRIGORE SI MARIA FLORESCU)

Suddenly, the orange stone caught attention. “I am courage,” it said. “You will meet me when you try something new.”

Some children spoke for the first time, some created games. They realized that being courageous increased their self-confidence.

The Red Stone – Anger

A red stone was trembling in the middle of the road. “I am anger,” it said. “If you don’t notice me, I will harden.”

The children learned that when they are angry, it’s important to stop, think, count, and talk. The red stone slowly calmed down.

 Pink Stone – Love

A pink stone shone in a corner. “I am love,” it said. “You feel me when you hug me, when you help me.”

The children hugged each other and smiled. They understood that love provides security.