School of Scarcity

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  • In a small town, there was a school where everything was in short supply. There was only one pencil, one book, and even one ball for recess!
  • In a small town, there was a school where everything was in short supply. There was only one the pencil, book, and chair for each class!
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  • The students were excited about class until they realized there was only one pencil
  • Who will get the pencil first?
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  • I got it
  • It's going to be hard, but you are going to have to share
  • Wait! I need the pencil too
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  • At story time, there was only one book to read. "How can everyone see the pictures?" asked Jack. "We’ll have to share the book too," said Mrs. Green.
  • How can everyone see the pictures
  • We'll have to share the book too
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  • The children crowded around, taking turns to look at the pictures, but it was hard not to feel frustrated. "I wish there were more books," said Emma.
  • I wish there were more books
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  • Lunchtime came, and there was only one sandwich to share. "How will we all eat?" asked Jack. The teacher smiled and said, "We’ll have to share it carefully."
  • We'll Have to share it carefully
  • How will we all eat?
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  • Each child took a small bite, passing the sandwich around. "I’m still hungry," said Lucas, but he understood that sharing was important.
  • I'm Still Hungry
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  • In the end, the children learned that even when there isn’t much, they could still have fun and help each other. Sharing made everything feel more special.
  • In a small town, there was a school where everything was in short supply. There was only one the pencil, book, and chair for each class!
  • Slide: 11
  • At recess, there was only one ball. The children had to work together to play, passing the ball and waiting their turn.
  • Glossary
  • Scarcity- Where people must allocate limited resources to their needs.
  • Slide: 12
  • "I like sharing!" said Emma, after she passed the ball to Mia. "We can all play together." They started to enjoy the fun of teamwork even with their scarce resources.