Counting with Shema
By Maureen
Created on 19 Nov, 2023
In the heart of Rwanda, there lived a first-grader named Shema, who was always curious and eager to learn. One sunny day, he decided to learn how to count.
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Shema didn't want to just count; he wanted to make it fun. He thought of counting his family's domestic animals.
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Shema started with the cows. He counted one, two, three, four. There were four cows grazing in the field.
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He then counted the chickens. One, two, three, four, five. Five chickens were pecking at the ground.
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Next, Shema counted the goats. One, two, three. There were three goats prancing around.
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And finally, he counted the sheep. One, two. Two sheep were lazily lying in the sun.
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Shema was excited. He had counted all the animals! He had learned to count up to five!
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His younger sister, Kanyange, watched him with wide eyes. She wanted to learn to count too.
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Shema saw his sister's interest and decided to teach her. He started with the cows, teaching her to count one to four.
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Next, they moved to the chickens. Kanyange counted from one to five, imitating her brother's actions.
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They then counted the goats. One, two, three. Kanyange was learning fast.
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Finally, they counted the sheep. One, two. Kanyange had learned to count up to five, just like her brother!
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Shema was proud of his sister. He felt a sense of accomplishment, having taught her something new.
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They spent the rest of the day counting everything they could see. They counted trees, stones, and even the stars when night fell.
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By the end of the day, Shema and Kanyange were not just siblings but also best friends. They had shared a beautiful adventure together.
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From that day on, Shema and Kanyange counted everything together. They counted the raindrops, the leaves falling from the trees, and even the grains of rice at dinner.
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They became the best counters in their village. Everyone knew about their counting adventures and admired their passion for learning.
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Shema and Kanyange proved that learning can be fun, especially when shared with someone you love. And their counting adventure was just the beginning.
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They were excited about what they could learn next. They knew that together, they could turn anything into an adventure.
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Shema and Kanyange's adventure had only just begun. With their love for learning, they were ready to conquer the world, one count at a time.
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So, every day became a new adventure for Shema and Kanyange. They counted, learned, laughed, and grew closer as siblings, friends, and fellow adventurers.
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Their story spread throughout their village, inspiring other children to find joy in learning and to see the world as one big adventure waiting to be explored.
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Shema and Kanyange knew that their journey was far from over. They were excited about the many adventures that awaited them.
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As they lay under the night sky, counting the stars, they knew that they would always have each other to share their learning adventures.
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Shema and Kanyange, the little adventurers, closed their eyes and dreamt of the countless adventures that the next day would bring.
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