Mangoes Beyond Reach

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Mangoes Beyond Reach

Two best friends Aryan and Kavi were excited to visit the park near their apartment in Gurgaon. 

The city was full of tall buildings and busy streets, so the local park was their favorite place to play and relax.

Today was extra special because it was a sunny day and they had heard that the big mango tree in the park was covered with ripe and juicy mangoes. With their water bottles in hand and bags filled with snacks, they started their little mango picking adventure.

Mango Tree Is Full of Fruits

As soon as they reached the park, Aryan and Kavi ran straight to the big mango tree. It was full of golden mangoes, and they looked delicious.

“These must be the best mangoes in the whole world!” Aryan said with excitement. Kavi smiled. “I will climb up and get them.” He loved climbing trees and was always up for a challenge.

Aryan was not as good at climbing, but he also thought, “Maybe I should try too.”

Climbing the Tree and Getting Stuck

Kavi started climbing. He gripped the branches with his hands and pushed up with his feet. Aryan waited below for Kavi to throw him a mango.

But after only a few minutes, Kavi stopped. “Aryan, the mangoes are too high! I can’t reach them!” he said.

Aryan tried to help. He jumped as high as he could to reach for the lowest mangoes, but they were still out of reach.  

“I don’t think we can get them,” Aryan said in disappointment. “Maybe we should just go home.”

Thinking of a New Idea

Kavi did not want to give up. He thought for a moment and then had an idea. “Wait! What if we use a stick? We can poke the mangoes and make them fall!”

Aryan responded. “That sounds like a great idea.”

They found a long stick nearby and took turns poking at the mangoes. But the stick was not strong enough to shake the branches, and the mangoes did not move.

Aryan said. “We are so close, but it is just not working.”

A Little Help from a Friend

Just then, Kavi had another idea. “Maybe we can ask the park keeper for help. He might have a ladder!”

Aryan agreed.

They ran over to the park keeper, who was watering plants. Kavi explained, “Sir, we really want some mangoes, but we can’t reach them. Do you have a ladder we can borrow?”

The park keeper smiled. “Of course!”

He brought them a strong ladder and also helped place it against the tree. Then, he climbed up and picked some mangoes for the boys.

Enjoying the Mangoes

Aryan and Kavi sat under the tree as they peeled and ate sweet, juicy mangoes. 

“You know,” Kavi said, “I could have tried climbing higher, but sometimes things are just too hard to do alone. It is okay to ask for help.”

Aryan agreed. “Yeah, and the ladder made it so easy! We could not have done it without help.”

Lesson Learned

As they walked home, Aryan and Kavi talked about what they had learned.

“When something is too hard, you don’t have to give up,” Aryan said. “Sometimes, you just need to think of a new way or ask for help,” Kavi responded. “And there is no shame in getting help. Friends, family, or even a kind stranger can make things easier.”

Ever since then, they knew that whenever they faced a challenge, they would keep trying, stay patient, and ask for help when needed. Because sometimes, a little help from a friend is all you need to reach your goal.


Q: Why were Aryan and Kavi excited to go to the park?
A: Aryan and Kavi had heard that the big mango tree in their local park had lots of ripe, juicy mangoes.

Q: Why couldn’t they reach the mangoes?
A: The mangoes were too high. Kavi climbed the tree, and Aryan jumped, but they still could not reach them.

Q: What did they try first to get the mangoes?
A: Aryan and Kavi used a long stick to poke the mangoes, but it was not strong enough to work.

Q: Who helped them get the mangoes?
A: The park keeper brought a ladder and picked some mangoes for Aryan and Kavi.

Q: How did Aryan and Kavi feel after getting the mangoes?
A: Both Aryan and Kavi were very happy with the experience. They also learned that asking for help can sometimes make things easier.

Mango Grab Relay Race

Activity:
In this fun relay race, kids will try to “pick” mangoes using creative problem-solving and teamwork. At each point, players must get mangoes (you can also use soft balls instead of mangoes) from high places by jumping, using a stick, or asking a teammate for help. The team that collects the most mangoes in the shortest time wins!

Why it’s fun:
This activity helps kids work as a team, solve problems, and move quickly! It shows that sometimes asking for help is the best way to get things done, and teamwork makes everything more fun. They also get to be active and have fun in a friendly competition.

Products:
Mangoes (or soft balls), long sticks, cones or markers (for the track), small step stools or a safe ladder (optional, and only under the supervision of an adult)

How it Works:

Make a race track using cones or markers.
Place mangoes or balls in high spots (like shelves or tables). Mark a starting line.
Divide into teams. Each team gets a turn to collect mangoes by jumping and grabbing the mangoes. If the mango is out of reach, the player can use a stick to move it so it falls down.
Once a mango is collected, the player runs to the next teammate and passes the mango to continue the race.
The team that collects the most mangoes in the given time wins!!