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The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister | A Story of Humility, Friendship, Sharing and True Happiness

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think “The Rainbow Fish” story might teach about sharing and friendship?
What does “true happiness” mean to you, and where do you think it comes from?
How can humility change the way someone treats other people?

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The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister | A Story of Humility, Friendship, Sharing and True Happiness

Part 1: The most beautiful fish—and the problem (00:00 – 02:19)

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1. How do the other fish feel about Rainbow Fish at the beginning?

They do not notice him at all.
They are angry because he is fast.
They are amazed by his beauty.
They think he is scary.

2. What does Rainbow Fish do when other fish ask him to play?

He glides past them, proud and silent.
He hides behind the coral reef.
He gives them all his scales.
He plays with them every day.

3. Why do the other fish stop asking Rainbow Fish to play?

Because the starfish warned them to stay away.
Because the little blue fish took all his scales.
Because he moved to a different ocean.
Because he said he would never give any of his special scales and told the little fish to go away.

The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister | A Story of Humility, Friendship, Sharing and True Happiness

Part 2: Advice from the octopus—and the first share (02:19 – 05:45)

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1. Where does the starfish tell Rainbow Fish to go for help?

To a river outside the ocean
To a deep cave beyond the coral reef
To a lake above the mountains
To a shipwreck near the beach

2. What advice does the octopus give Rainbow Fish?

Challenge the other fish to admire you again.
Hide your scales so no one can take them.
Swim away from the other fish forever.
Give a glittering scale to each of the other fish to discover how to be happy.

3. How does Rainbow Fish feel as he starts sharing more and more scales?

More frightened and alone
More angry
More delighted
More embarrassed

The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister | A Story of Humility, Friendship, Sharing and True Happiness

Part 3: Lessons—humility, sharing, and happiness (05:45 – 07:36)

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1. What is the first lesson the speaker says we can learn from the story?

Be humble.
Be competitive.
Be famous.
Be quiet around others.

2. According to the speaker, sharing can include which of the following?

Only money
Time and efforts, or whatever we have
Only food
Only gifts on special days

3. What does the speaker say about happiness?

It lies within us and material happiness is temporary.
It can only be found when you are the best.
It depends on being admired by everyone.
It always comes from material things.

The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister | A Story of Humility, Friendship, Sharing and True Happiness

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1. Why does Rainbow Fish become lonely?

Because he is proud and refuses to play and share
Because the other fish move away to a new reef
Because he is too young to join the other fish
Because the ocean becomes dangerous

2. What change helps Rainbow Fish feel “at home” with the others?

He shares his scales and connects with the other fish
He finds a new cave to live in
He learns how to swim faster than everyone
He becomes the most beautiful again

3. What is the main message about happiness in the ending lesson section?

Happiness comes from being admired for your looks
Happiness comes from avoiding other people
Happiness is impossible without special possessions
Happiness is an inside job and lasts longer than material things

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister | A Story of Humility, Friendship, Sharing and True Happiness

Have you ever seen someone act “too proud” to be friendly? What happened?
In real life, what are some “scales” people might share (skills, time, attention, support)?
Do you agree that “happiness is an inside job”? Why or why not?
How can you be confident about your strengths but still stay humble?