New Age Learning Tools - Simulations & Short Stories

Simulations & short stories are powerful tools for learning and growth. They create immersive experiences, foster reflection, present opportunities to understand consequences, learn from mistakes and develop problem-solving skills.  

Here are some short stories with meaningful messages that pack a punch in just a few words:

* The Two Wolves

An old Cherokee told his grandson, "Inside me, there are two wolves. One is evil—anger, envy, greed, regret. The other is good—joy, peace, love, hope." The boy asked, "Which one wins?" The old man replied, "The one you feed."

* The Broken Pencil

A teacher took a pencil and broke it in front of the class. She said, "The pencil is still useful, just like people who go through hard times. Even when broken, you still have value."

* The Silent Teacher

A student was struggling to learn. He asked the teacher, "Why do you never answer my questions directly?" The teacher smiled and said, "I’m not here to give you the answers. I’m here to teach you how to find them yourself."

* The Bamboo and the Oak

A bamboo and an oak tree stood side by side. During a storm, the oak broke, but the bamboo bent and survived. The bamboo whispered, "Sometimes, strength lies in flexibility."

* The Four Candles

Four candles burned in a dark room. The first said, "I am Peace, but no one wants me." It went out. The second said, "I am Faith, but I am ignored." It went out. The third said, "I am

*  The Wise Old Owl

A young bird approached an owl and asked, "Why do you always so silent?" The owl replied, "Because silence allows me to hear what others cannot. It’s not always speech that give you wisdom."

* The Waterfall

A young boy asked an elder why the waterfall always flows, even when no one is there to see it. The elder smiled, "It doesn’t flow for the audience. It flows because it’s what it was born to do."

* The Empty Jar

A teacher placed a large jar in front of his students and filled it with rocks. He asked, "Is the jar full?" The students said yes. He then added pebbles, shaking the jar so they settled in the gaps. "Now is it full?" Again, they said yes. Then he added sand and said, “ there’s always room for more if you prioritize the big things first”.

* The Pebble in the Water

A small pebble was dropped into a calm pond, sending ripples across the surface. A fish swimming by asked, "Why did you disturb the water?" The pebble replied, "Even the smallest action can cause ripples that spread far beyond what we see."

* The Seed and the Tree

A young seed asked the tree, "How did you grow so tall and strong?" The tree replied, "By surviving the storms, stretching toward the sun, and never losing hope. You will grow too, if you are patient."

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Co-Facilitated Business Simulation Workshop for Jubilant FoodWorks, Delhi.