Magic Lemonade
Understanding Characters & Decisions
What made Rina come up with the idea to sell lemonade?
→ Rina saw her neighbours feeling hot and wishing for a cool drink. She remembered her Grandma’s delicious lemonade and decided to sell it to earn money for her dream bicycle.What were some of the challenges Rina faced while setting up and running her business?
→ She had to wait to buy more lemons, got tired making lemonade, didn’t get customers at first, and her sign got wet and messy.Why didn’t Rina get customers at first, and how did she try to solve that problem?
→ People didn’t notice her stall. Her dad advised her to call out and tell people about her lemonade. She overcame her shyness and started inviting people kindly.What would have happened if Rina gave up when things got tough?
→ She wouldn’t have sold any lemonade, earned any money, or moved closer to her goal of buying the bicycle.
Applying Ideas & Drawing Life Lessons
What does the story teach us about starting a business or following a dream?
→ That success needs a good idea, patience, effort, and not giving up when things get hard.Why do you think Grandma said that business needs more than just a good idea?
→ Because ideas must be followed by action, hard work, planning, and consistency to become successful.What is “profit,” and how did Rina calculate hers?
→ Profit is the money left after subtracting the costs from the total earnings. Rina earned ₹150 and spent ₹40, so her profit was ₹110.
Creative & Reflective Thinking
- What lessons from Rina’s journey could help you succeed in your own goals or projects?
→ Be patient, work hard, keep trying even if things go wrong, and always treat people kindly. Rina wanted to buy a bicycle, but later also wanted to gift things to her family. What does this tell us about her character?
→ She is thoughtful, generous, and cares about the happiness of her loved ones.What does this story teach us about turning problems into opportunities?
→ Small problems can be overcome with creativity, persistence, and support, and they often lead to learning and growth.Why do you think Rina felt proud at the end of the story—even though she didn’t earn enough for the bike yet?
→ Because she worked hard, helped others, earned money honestly, and learned valuable life lessons. It was a great start toward her dream.