The Gift of Being Useful – USEFULNESS

Description

In this inspiring story, 9-year-old Ally, who excels in academics and athletics, learns the value of being useful. Despite her many talents, she feels frustrated because she doesn’t always know what to do. With the guidance of the Old Karate Master, Ally discovers that being useful means finding ways to help those around her at home, in the karate school, and in the community, no matter how small the task. This tale teaches children that using their abilities to help others makes them smart, strong, and confident.

Living Strong Lesson: Always look for ways to be useful. Using your talents and skills to help others makes you smart, strong, and confident.

Questions for discussion with your little ones:

1. Why did Ally feel frustrated even though she was good at many things?
2. What advice did the Old Karate Master give to Ally?
3. How did Ally start being useful at the karate school?
4. Can you think of some ways Ally was useful at home?
5. How did Ally help in the community?
6. What did Ally learn about the importance of being useful?
7. How can you be useful at home, school, or in your community?