# S6 EP9  — Carving the Boat to Find the Sword | Emma & Grandpa Story | Learning to Adapt When Things Change

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Published: 2026-08-06T09:13:27+00:00
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Duration seconds: 227

## Resource

When a man drops his sword into a moving boat, he carves a mark on the side to remember exactly where it fell — but when the boat reaches shore, the sword is nowhere near that mark. In this classic Chinese fable, Emma and Grandpa talk through why the mark didn't help him, and why noticing what has changed is the first step to solving any problem. A gentle story-time conversation about wise thinking for parents, teachers, and homeschool families. ▶️ Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/@groupmelodies/releases More music: https://linktr.ee/minisoundsmusic Printable spelling cards & Scan & Listen gifts: https://minisounds.net/scan-and-listen Mini Sounds Etsy Shop: https://minisoundsstudio.etsy.com

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