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The tailor and his coat - Russian Folk Tale - reduce, reuse and recycle

Updated: Oct 28


The Tale of the Tailor's Coat: A Magical Story of Creativity ✂️👗

Welcome back to By Kids For Kids Story Time, your favorite children’s storytime podcast! 🎧✨ Today, we bring you an enchanting story about a poor tailor from Russia who teaches us the importance of creativity, resourcefulness, and making the most of what we have. This heartwarming tale shows how the tailor transforms his worn-out coat into many new things, ultimately creating something magical – a story! 🌟✨



Story Summary 🧵🪡

Once upon a time in Russia, there was a poor tailor who dedicated his life to making beautiful clothes for others. But when it came to his own clothes, he didn’t have much to wear. One day, when his coat was too worn out, he decided to sew a new one from some good, woolen fabric.

The tailor loved his new coat, wearing it day after day until it became all worn out. Not wanting to waste it, he turned it into a jacket, then into a vest, and eventually, a cap. Each time one item wore out, he used the remaining fabric to make something new. When the cap finally wore out, he created a bow tie, and when the bow tie wore out, he made a button to hold his suspenders.

In the end, the clever tailor even turned that button into something special – a story! 💖📖


Key Lessons from "The Tailor's Coat" 🎓🌟

  1. Creativity Can Transform Anything! 🎨✨The tailor didn’t let anything go to waste. He saw endless possibilities in what others might throw away. Creativity can turn even the smallest scraps into something wonderful!

  2. Resourcefulness is a Superpower! 💡🦸‍♂️Rather than feeling defeated when his clothes wore out, the tailor used what he had left to make something new. This teaches us to make the best of any situation.

  3. Every Little Bit Matters 🧵❤️From a coat to a button, the tailor showed that even the tiniest pieces have value. It’s a reminder that everything we have – no matter how small – can be put to good use.

  4. Stories are a Treasure 📚💎The tailor’s ultimate creation was not just clothes but a beautiful story. This reminds us of the power and magic of storytelling.


Moral of the Story 🌈💬

The tailor’s journey is a beautiful example of how resourcefulness and creativity can turn even the most worn-out things into something new. Whether it’s a coat, a button, or a story, there’s always value in what we have – we just need to find it! 🧶💡


Quiz Time! 🧠✨

How well do you remember "The Tailor's Coat"? Test your memory with this fun quiz! 🤔🎉

1. What was the first thing the tailor made with his fabric?

a) A cap

b) A jacket

c) A coat

d) A vest

2. What did the tailor make after his jacket wore out?

a) A bow tie

b) A cap

c) A vest

d) A coat

3. What was the very last item the tailor made from his fabric?

a) A jacket

b) A story

c) A button

d) A cap

4. What lesson did the tailor’s story teach us?

a) You should always buy new clothes

b) You can create new things with what you have

c) It’s important to save fabric

d) Always wear a bow tie

5. How did the tailor feel when his clothes wore out?

a) Defeated and sad

b) Excited to make something new

c) Angry

d) Confused


Quiz Answers:

  1. c

  2. c

  3. b

  4. b

  5. b


🎉 Great job! How many did you get right? Keep listening to our stories for more fun and learning! 🌟🎧

Don't forget to explore more enchanting tales from By Kids For Kids Story Time! 🎧✨


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