We read "The Tortoise and the Hare."
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The tortoise and the hare decide they are going to have a race. Do you remember what a race is?
It is a competition to see who can cross the finish line first.
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Does the tortoise walk fast or slow?
slow
Does the hare run fast or slow?
fast
But who wins the race?
the tortoise
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Why does the tortoise win the race?
Because he does not stop to take a nap like the hare.
What does the tortoise say after he wins the race?
"The hare may be fast, but slow and steady wins the race."