Grace's Dance and The Broken Vase
by
Thomas
A story about How to Say Sorry
for your 2nd Grader.
Once upon a time, in a small, warm home filled with love and laughter, lived a loving baby girl named Grace. Grace loved to dance. She would twirl, leap, and spin around the house, her laughter echoing through the rooms.
One sunny afternoon, while practicing her dance steps, Grace accidentally knocked over a precious vase. The vase was very dear to her mother. It shattered into a tiny million pieces, scattering across the floor.
Grace was scared. She knew she had done something wrong, but she was afraid of getting in trouble. So, she decided to hide the fact that she was responsible and quietly slipped away from the scene.
Later that day, Grace saw her mother looking upset. Her mother had found the broken vase and was asking who had done it. Grace's older brother, who knew nothing about the incident, was getting the blame.
Grace felt a pang of guilt. She knew it wasn't fair for her brother to take the blame especially since it wasn't his fault. She wanted to tell the truth, but she was still scared. Grace decided to seek advice from her wise old grandmother.
Her grandmother listened to Grace's story and said, 'Grace, it's important to be honest, even when it's hard. When we make mistakes, we should take responsibility for them. That's how we learn and grow.'
Grace thought about her grandmother's words. She knew what she had to do. Gathering all her courage, she went to her mother and confessed, 'Mom, I broke the vase. I'm sorry.'
Her mother was surprised but appreciated Grace's honesty. 'Thank you for telling me, Grace. It's okay to make mistakes, but it's important to admit them and say sorry. I'm proud of you for doing the right thing.'