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The Crow and the Peackok

The crow is not satisfied with his looks and is envious of animals and birds for their beauty, until he learns an important lesson from the peacock. This is a book that deals with the issue of jealousy and self-perception and comparing ourselves with others, a topic that preoccupies children at this age. The idea is beautiful; connecting happiness with our perception of ourselves, which is largely formed by others’ perception of us.

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These desires occupy their minds and distract them from their own abilities and qualities. Therefore, they see themselves from a narrow perspective, and they feel inferiority and lack of self-acceptance and dissatisfaction with their abilities and their individuality. This is why they need a ...

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Dear Parents,

We differ in our abilities, and we are distinguished by our differences. This is a beautiful idea that the book deals with throughout its pages. Our children are sometimes preoccupied with comparing themselves with their siblings and friends, and they look at the capabilities and qualities of others and often wish to be like them, and they believe that the secret to happiness lies in obtaining those qualities.

These desires occupy their minds and distract them from their own abilities and qualities. Therefore, they see themselves from a narrow perspective, and they feel inferiority and lack of self-acceptance and dissatisfaction with their abilities and their individuality. This is why they need a supportive adult who expands their view of themselves and shows them their abilities and their virtues and distinctiveness. In doing so, the adult can change their view of themselves to become more positive through dialogue and empowerment.

Parents have the most important role in supporting their children to see the positive and distinctive side of themselves, and in helping them reflect on their abilities to feel satisfied and love themselves.

Family Activities

  • About feelings and desires: We read the story several times. We can talk about the feelings of the crow and the other different birds from the beginning to the end of the story. We can then ask the children: How does the crow feel, and what was his desire? How do the birds feel, and why do they feel this way? How have the feelings of the crow changed, and why?
  • About praise and compliment: The crow approached the different birds and praised them. We can follow the events and explain to our children what it means to praise or compliment the other. We can give an example to our children, such as praising them, and helping them praise their siblings and friends, such as saying: I like that you say “please” after a request.
  • About empowering the child, their qualities, abilities, and characteristics: The crow was not satisfied with his characteristics and unique qualities. We can talk with our children about moral and ethical qualities that we love about them, and what distinguishes them. We can talk to them about their immediate capabilities, and ask them what they can do, and that they - despite being young - are capable of, and about their changing abilities. We can ask the children to talk about the things they couldn't do before but can do now, and about the things they can't do but will be able to do in the future.
  • Happiness: The crow approached different birds, thinking that they are the happiest birds in the world. We can discuss the concept of happiness with our children. We can ask them: When did you feel that you were the happiest of children? What makes you happy? How do we make ourselves happy? How can we make others (such as siblings and parents) happy?
  • Freedom: At the end of the story, it became clear to the crow that being free makes him the happiest bird. What does it mean to be free? When do you feel free?
  • We can go out with our children on a tour of our nearby environment. We can observe the various birds in our surroundings, photograph them and search for information about them in bird encyclopedias or on the web.
  • The book is rich in vocabulary such as certain verbs, and the names, sounds and characteristics of various birds. We can explain those words to our children. We can count the names and sounds of birds, explain the qualities to children, and introduce them so they can apply them in their everyday context to facilitate their understanding and use.
  • With our children, we can bring a frame with pictures that highlight happy family experiences. We can decorate it together with story-inspired colors and hang it in the family room. The story’s drawings adopted various artistic techniques, such as collage, wood and watercolor painting, dotting, and blow painting. We can draw a common family portrait using various techniques

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