Is it always better to do things in groups? Are there circumstances and
situations when you can work better alone?
If you and your friends were the spider, what might the lion be?
This proverb paints a picture - of many industrious spiders weaving
their webs to cover and conquer a mighty lion. By doing so, it teaches us
something and gives us a way to remember it. Is it a good way of teaching?
Can you think of or find any more proverbs which teach us the same, or
similar, thing?
Activity and Extension Ideas
Brainstorm some ways in which you could "unite" with friends or
classmates to conquer a big problem or task.
Can you think of any events - in history or the current day - where
spiders have conquered a lion?
One very famous event in British history was the evacuation of Dunkirk
during the Second World War. Can you find out what happened? Is this what
the proverb means?
Sometimes a problem seems too big for each of us to do anything about
it. But perhaps if we all joined together, or each one of us made a
contribution, we would make a difference. This is why we should learn to
recycle, conserve energy, and do what we can to save the planet. How can you
help?
Get together in groups and brainstorm ways to solve a problem - then
take some action!
Make your own version of this poster - or even a 3D model - to display
at home or at school.
Where is Ethiopia? What can you find out about it.
Can you find any more Ethiopian proverbs on the internet?
Early Learning Videos
Featuring bright colors, fun photos and cheerful music, these videos are aimed
at the younger age-group and introduce colors, numbers, letters and first words.
