Ear. A fabulous mosaic

"Ear of corn" is a well-known folk tale about hard work and laziness. Its plot is very simple. The rooster works hard. He found, threshed an ear of corn, ground the grain into flour and baked cakes. And the mice Krut and Vert are very lazy. They prefer to have fun and play and do not want to help their friend. That is why the wise rooster leaves lazy people without dinner.

The fairy tale best reveals the well-known wise sayings: "Work feeds a person, but laziness wastes", "Work - you will be full". An instructive fairy tale about an ear of corn should be chosen for reading to a child in order to accustom him to hard work, diligence, compassion, and mutual assistance.

While reading a fairy tale, explain to the child how important it is to try, be patient, and love work. Let the little reader tell how he understood the fairy tale "The Ear of Ear" and how he remembered it. Invite him to answer the question:

• What did the heroes of the fairy tale like to do - the mice and the rooster?
• What did the rooster find in the yard?
• Why did the mice Krut and Vert refuse to help their friend?
• What did the industrious hero do with the ear of corn?
• Why didn't the rooster treat the mice with pies?
• Do you think he did the right thing?
• Help the mice to correct themselves and offer your version of the fairy tale.

The good and instructive fairy tale "Ear of Spike" has a deep meaning and will surely appeal to every adult and child.