Bolda and the Mess at the Great Feast
by
Thomas
A story about Cleaning
for your 2nd Grader.
In the grand hall, Bolda the Bright sat with her Viking crew at the long wooden tables. Towering banners hung above their heads, and the sweet smell of fresh bread made everyone’s mouth water. Bolda loved to explore, and tonight, she was excited to celebrate with her friends.
The feast began with loud laughter and excited cheers. Crumbs tumbled onto the floor, and goblets clinked together, spilling drinks on the table. The grand hall suddenly felt chaotic, with bits of food scattered everywhere.
Bolda the Bright noticed how messy the hall had become. She stood up and waved her arms to get everyone’s attention. “If we don’t clean this up, we’ll never find our seats again!” she said with concern.
Bolda took a deep breath and thought of a way to fix the problem. “When we see a spill, let’s wipe it right away,” she said, remembering an old Viking lesson. Her crew nodded, ready to help.
One large wooden plate tipped over the edge, landing on the floor with a loud crash. The noise startled everyone, and the scattered bits of bread made the mess even worse.
Bolda the Bright hurried to pick up the plate, but her hands were shaking. “We must act quickly!” she shouted over the noisy hall. Together, the crew wiped and brushed, trying to keep the feast fun and clean at the same time.
To make cleaning more fun, Bolda began tapping her foot in a steady beat. Her crew joined in, clapping their hands and humming a lively tune. Each wipe, sweep, and toss became part of a merry song.
As they worked together, Bolda said, “When we help each other, the job is easier!” She smiled at the crew, who laughed and sang with every plate they stacked. The grand hall began to look tidy again.