(Story about Lily, a curious but impatient 6-year-old, who plants a sunflower seed in the community garden. She wants it to grow immediately but learns through watching other plants and talking to a friendly gardener that good things take time. She learns to nurture her seed, checking the soil daily, until one day she is rewarded with a tiny green sprout. The story emphasizes how her curiosity helped her learn the steps, while the process taught her patience.) Discussion Questions: Why did Lily feel impatient at the beginning? What helped her learn to be more patient? What are the things a plant needs to grow big and strong? Follow-up Activity: Give each student a bean seed, a clear plastic cup, and a wet paper towel. Have them place the seed in the cup against the paper towel so they can observe the germination process and sprout growth over several days, keeping a simple drawing journal of the changes.