Indholdsfortegnelse for January 2022 i Sparkle Buds

A woman had a pet mongoose. It was very faithful. One day she went to the market, leaving her baby in the care of the mongoose. At that time a big cobra entered the house. The mongoose killed it after a long and fierce fight. When the woman came back she saw the mongoose lying at the entrance. She noticed its blood-covered mouth. In her haste, the woman thought that the mongoose had killed her baby. In a moment of sudden fury, the woman threw the water pot on the mongoose and killed it. Alas! When she entered the house she was filled with remorse. Her baby was playing cheerfully. Nearby a big cobra lay dead. The woman shed tears of grief fondling the carcass of the mongoose. MORAL: Do…

Ms. Jismi P M is from Perinjeri, Thrissur. She is our Sparkle Star for saving a woman and her two children from drowning in the Pulippara pond. She won the prestigious Geeta Chopra Award. “Their cries were like my own brother’s, calling out to me,” remembers Jismi, who had gone to the pond to wash her clothes. With great difficulty, Jismi swam across and pulled them back to the bank, one at a time. “My energy was failing me, but it seemed like God’s bidding to rescue them,” says Jismi.…

Today’s Skills - Self-Defence Dear Children, In today’s world especially, safety is very important, and learning self-defence not only makes you feel more independent but also more confident. If your school does not have it, don’t hesitate to join classes outside. Some basic self-defence trainings are 1. Krav Maga - is a military self-defence and fighting system. 2. Karate - is a martial art for self-defence 3. Taekwondo - is a Korean martial art, characterized by its emphasis on head-height kicks, jumping spinning kicks, and fast kicking techniques. 4. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - is a self-defence martial art and combat sport based on grappling (Newaza) and submission holds Source: Chelsea Life Skills…

Status-Endangered Scientific Name- GIRAFFA CAMELOPARDALIS Life Span: Average 10 to 15 Years in the wild Height-5.7 Meters tall from the ground to their horns (18.7 Feet) The world’s tallest land-dwelling animal. Everything about a giraffe is loooong! Long legs, long neck, and even a long tongue. Giraffes can run up to 60km/hour. Each giraffe has a unique spotted pattern that blends them into their surroundings. Other than humans, they are hunted by lions and crocodiles, and less often by hyenas and leopards. Did you know, when a giraffe is attacked, it uses its strong powerful hooves to kick its predator? This lethal kick is strong enough to kill a lion! Source: worldwildlife.org…

There was a little boy who just celebrated his birthday. His parents bought him a puppy as a birthday present. The puppy had very long ears. One evening, he was playing with his puppy. The puppy was happily jumping about and wagging his tail. Then the little boy tried to tie the puppy’s ears into a knot. The puppy stopped wagging his tail. The little boy then tried to tie the puppy’s ears into a bow. The boy chuckled but the puppy became quiet. “Can you throw your ears over your shoulders like a regimental soldier?” asked the boy. The puppy put his head on the ground and whimpered. The little boy laughed and hugged the puppy. The puppy wagged his tail happily. MORAL: Avoid doing anything to someone that…