Aesop’s Fable Podcast 4

the-lark.mp3

the-lark-worksheet.doc

  This Podcast is a reading of The Lark one of Aesop’s fables.  I love the lessons that Aesop’s fables provide and think they are a great lesson for any age.  You will also find a printable worksheet to go along with the podcast.

I love the lessons this fable teaches.  The first for me is that you should always listen carefully to what is being said as well and listen for the unspoken meaning behind what is being said.  The second, more obvious lesson, is if you want something done right you must do it yourself.  Sometimes I follow that lesson a little to well.  I know I should delegate, but dang is it hard.  I think letting go of any kind of control is probably something most teachers have trouble with. 

What does this fable mean to you?  Do you have a tendency to want to do everything by yourself?

As always, please, let me know what you think of the podcast and the worksheet.  If you have a request for a specific fable I will try to use it in an upcoming post.

The Lark Photo Credit:  Stephen Barnett from Flickr, Creative Commons License