The story comes from a collection of stories by Fr. Anthony de Mello called The Song of the Bird. The book takes its title from the story below and I invite you to read it and reflect on it with your kids. I included some of my own questions at the end that I think will…
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The Parable of the Blind Men and the Elephant for Kids
The Parable of the Blind Men and the Elephant originated in ancient India probably around the time that the Buddha’s teachings were beginning to spread around the region. This story is a perfect way to kick-off a discussion about people with differing opinions. In our very divided society today, it is helpful to return to…
Charlie Munger’s Teacher and the Sheep Story
I first heard David Senra retell this story on the Founders Podcast. It was a favorite story of Charlie Munger and a good one to share with kids. David shared a screenshot of the story here. I rewrote a version that might be helpful for the classroom. The Teacher and the Sheep Story In a…
The Parable of the Three Bricklayers for Kids
There are many different variations of the story of the Three Bricklayers. The oldest source I could find is a book by Bruce Barton published in 1927, which recounts a story from 1666 featuring architect and scientist, Sir Christopher Wren. Wren was responsible for rebuilding St. Paul’s Cathedral after a fire during the previous year…
A Parable about Rebuilding or Repairing the World
I came across an inspiring parable in Robin Sharma’s book, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari. The book itself is a parable (or fable), but it includes a anecdotal story that I really found profound. Here is my retelling of the story for kids: A father sat down after a long day’s work and wanted…
