Here you will find the resources that compliment the lessons taught during the month.
This beautifully illustrated story, based on a tale by Leo Tolstoy, follows a young boy named Nikolai as he seeks answers to three important questions: “When is the best time to do things?” “Who is the most important one?” and “What is the right thing to do?”
1. What is the name of the main character in the book?
a) Leo
b) Nikolai
c) Jon
d) Tolstoy
2. What animal friends does Nikolai have?
a) A dog, a cat, and a bird
b) A heron, a monkey, and a dog
c) A turtle, a rabbit, and a wolf
d) A fish, a frog, and a snake
3. What are the three questions Nikolai wants to answer?
a) Who? What? Where?
b) When? Where? Why?
c) When is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do?
d) How? Who? What?
4. Who does Nikolai ultimately seek wisdom from?
a) His animal friends
b) His parents
c) A wise old turtle named Leo
d) A magical book
5. What does Nikolai do to help the turtle?
a) He gives him food
b) He carries him to the top of the mountain
c) He reads him a story
d) He builds him a new shell
6. What unexpected event occurs while Nikolai is with the turtle?
a) A storm hits
b) They find treasure
c) They hear a cry for help
d) The sun stops shining
7. How does Nikolai respond to the unexpected event?
a) He runs away
b) He ignores it
c) He helps those in need
d) He asks the turtle what to do
8. What does Nikolai learn about the “most important time”?
a) It’s always the future
b) It’s the time you planned for
c) It’s now
d) It’s never
9. Who does Nikolai discover is the “most important one”?
a) Himself
b) The turtle
c) The one you are with
d) The wisest person you know
10. What does Nikolai learn is the “most important thing to do”?
a) To become rich and famous
b) To do good for the one who is standing at your side
c) To plan for the future
d) To learn from the past
1. b) Nikolai
2. b) A heron, a monkey, and a dog
3. c) When is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do?
4. c) A wise old turtle named Leo
5. b) He carries him to the top of the mountain
6. c) They hear a cry for help
7. c) He helps those in need
8. c) It’s now
9. c) The one you are with
10. b) To do good for the one who is standing at your side
Transforming “The Existence Expedition” into a melodic song creates a gentle gateway for children to explore profound philosophical questions about being and consciousness, making abstract metaphysical concepts tangible through rhythm and verse. The musical format transforms potentially overwhelming existential inquiries into an approachable adventure, allowing young minds to engage with deep questions of selfhood and presence through a medium that speaks directly to their hearts and imagination, creating an emotional anchor that helps them return to these explorations with wonder rather than confusion, and cultivating an early appreciation for the mystery of existence that can nurture both intellectual curiosity and spiritual awareness.
Verse 1:
I think, I feel, I know I’m here
But how can I be so sure, my dear?
Not in words or thoughts so grand
But in the feeling of where I stand
Pre-Chorus:
How do I know? What can I see?
In the space between you and me
Chorus:
I am, therefore I be
A mystery for you and me
Can’t see it, can only be it
Exploring existence, bit by bit
Verse 2:
Something sees what I can’t think
Beyond the edge, beyond the brink
A koan asks, a riddle glows
About the watcher nobody knows
(Pre-Chorus)
(Chorus)
Bridge:
No need for answers set in stone
Just wonder at how we’ve grown
In questions vast as the open sky
We find the magic of you and I
(Chorus)
Outro:
Open your eyes, what do you know?
You’re here, you’re now, you’re in the flow
Of being itself, so wild and free
On this Existence Expedition, just be
While it might sound a little silly or even cheesy, songs are a great way to reinforce business lessons in a fun, memorable way—by tapping into musical and auditory learning styles, they help key concepts stick and support long-term retention in a way that traditional methods often can’t.
Verse 1:
Got a treehouse full of books
A pool with sunny looks
Video games piled high
A craft room where colors fly
Pre-Chorus:
Don’t keep it all to yourself
Spread the fun, share the wealth
Chorus:
Share the joy, let it grow
Your cool stuff’s gonna steal the show
A little fee, a lot of fun
Resources shared for everyone
Open doors, open hearts
That’s how the sharing party starts
Verse 2:
Backyard cinema under stars
Friends gather from near and far
Two bucks a head, Friday night
Popcorn popping, pure delight
(Pre-Chorus)
(Chorus)
Bridge:
Keep it clean, keep it neat
Make some rules, short and sweet
When to come, how to play
Sharing makes a brighter day
(Chorus)
Outro:
Share the joy, watch it spread
Community ties are being fed
Your resource is the seed
Of friendship, fun, and good deeds
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