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Story about self-confidence 3-4 years old Reading 5 min.

The Show Must Go On!

Three friends, Mia, Jake, and Sam, decide to put on a talent show, facing their fears and supporting each other as they practice singing, dancing, and telling jokes. As the big day approaches, they learn that believing in themselves and working together can help overcome their nerves.

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In a sunny garden, three friends stand under a large oak tree. Mia, a four-year-old girl with curly brown hair, wears a colorful dress with flower patterns and joyfully sings with her arms open, as if dancing with butterflies. Jake, a four-year-old boy with messy blonde hair, is next to her, making funny dance moves with a big smile, dressed in a blue t-shirt and red shorts. Sam, another four-year-old boy with straight black hair, stands a bit back, holding a piece of paper with his jokes written on it, looking focused yet happy, wearing a green shirt and beige pants. The garden is filled with colorful flowers, fluttering butterflies, and a lush green lawn, under a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds. The three friends are preparing for their performance, showing confidence and joy in sharing their talents with loved ones. report a problem with this image

Chapter 1: The Big Show

In a bright little town, there lived three friends: Mia, Jake, and Sam. They were all four years old and loved to play together every day. One sunny morning, Mia had a big idea. "Let's put on a show!" she said, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"What kind of show?" asked Jake, scratching his head.

"A talent show!" Mia replied. "We can sing, dance, and tell funny jokes!"

Sam clapped his hands. "That sounds fun! But… what if we mess up?"

Mia smiled gently. "It's okay, Sam. We can practice together. We will help each other!"

So, they decided to meet every day after school to practice for their big show. They found a cozy spot under a big oak tree in Mia's backyard. The leaves rustled softly as the breeze blew.

At first, practicing was a little tricky. Mia wanted to sing a song about a rainbow. She sang, but her voice was shy. "I don't know if I can do it," she whispered.

"You can do it, Mia!" Jake cheered. "Just pretend we are all butterflies dancing!"

Mia giggled. "Okay! I will try again."

With a deep breath, she sang louder, and her voice grew stronger. The butterflies seemed to dance along with her!

Next, it was Jake's turn to show his dance moves. He twirled and hopped, but tripped over his own feet. "Oops!" he laughed. "I'm not very good at dancing."

Sam nodded. "But you are trying! That's what matters!"

Jake smiled big and tried again, dancing like a happy puppy. This time, he danced with confidence, and the friends cheered him on.

Chapter 2: A Little Worry

As the days passed, the friends practiced a lot. But then, a little worry crept in. The day of the show was getting closer!

"I feel nervous," said Sam one afternoon, his little hands wringing together. "What if I forget my jokes?"

Mia put her arm around him. "It's okay to feel nervous. We are all in this together!"

Jake thought for a moment. "What if we write our jokes down? That way, we won't forget!"

"Great idea!" said Mia. "Let's help each other remember!"

So, they wrote their jokes and practiced together. They laughed and giggled, and it made them feel better.

The day of the show arrived, and the sun shone bright in the sky. The friends wore colorful hats and sparkly shoes. They felt excited but a little scared too.

As they stood in front of their friends and families, their hearts raced. But then Mia took a deep breath, remembering the butterflies. "We can do this!" she whispered to herself.

Jake stepped forward first. "I'm going to dance like a puppy!" he shouted, and everyone clapped.

Mia sang her rainbow song with joy. Sam told his funny jokes, and everyone laughed. The friends felt proud and happy.

Chapter 3: The Best Part

When the show ended, everyone cheered for them. "You were amazing!" shouted a little girl.

Mia, Jake, and Sam beamed with pride. They hugged each other tightly. "We did it!" they exclaimed together.

Sam laughed. "I wasn't so nervous after all!"

Mia smiled. "We believed in each other. That made us strong!"

Jake nodded. "And we had fun!"

From that day on, they knew they could do anything if they worked together and believed in themselves. They learned that it's okay to be nervous, but trying your best is what really matters.

And so, in their little town, the three friends kept dreaming, playing, and believing. Every day was a new adventure, full of laughter and joy.

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The quiz: did you understand the story well?

Excited
A feeling of great happiness and enthusiasm
Talent show
A performance where people show their special skills like singing or dancing
Cozy
Comfortable and warm, making you feel at home
Confident
Feeling sure about your abilities or qualities
Nervous
Feeling worried or anxious about something
Believed
To think that something is true or that someone can do something

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