bookcurios Chapter 263 Careful Teaching
Chapter 263 Careful Teaching
Ye Wan stood by Xiao Tong's bed, watching her sleeping soundly in the bed. The sunlight shone through the cracks in the tent onto her body, as if gilding this little life with a layer of gold. An unprecedented emotion welled up in Ye Wan's heart, as if that sense of responsibility and love had already quietly taken root deep in her heart.
In the past, Ye Wan had always considered herself a leader and a survivor, calm, strong, and often guided by rationality and reason. But now, her maternal instincts were quietly awakening within her. She realized that as a "mother," her mission was not just to provide food and shelter, but also to impart knowledge to Xiaotong, guide her growth, and help her gain wings and fly independently in this world full of challenges and uncertainties.
"From today on, I will be your little teacher." Ye Wan said softly to the sleeping Xiaotong. Although she knew that the child could not fully understand her words, her heart was full of determination.
As Xiaotong grew older, Ye Wan realized that a child's growth depends not only on material well-being but also on the accumulation of knowledge and skills. In this desolate land, the significance of education became particularly crucial. Knowledge not only helped Xiaotong cope with future challenges but also sowed the seeds of hope in her heart.
That morning, Ye Wan prepared the teaching materials early. Due to their limited resources, she didn't have the complete textbooks available at school. Instead, she used everything she knew to create some basic learning tools for Xiaotong. She used a rough wooden stick to write a few simple letters in the sand and began the first lesson with Xiaotong.
"Xiaotong, look at this." Ye Wan squatted down, pointed at the letters on the sand, and said gently, "This is the letter A, which is the beginning of the word 'apple'. Can you read it?"
Xiaotong tilted her head and looked at the letter A on the sand, her eyes full of curiosity. She pointed at the letter with her tender little finger and slowly said, "A, ah."
"Very good! You have learned the first letter." Ye Wan encouraged her gently.
A brilliant smile appeared on Xiaotong's face, full of innocence and a thirst for knowledge. Her eyes sparkled with excitement, as if at that moment, she had found the door to an unknown world.
"Let's learn another one." Ye Wan continued writing the letter "B" in the sand and pointed at it again. "This is the letter B, like the 'B' in 'banana'. Can you read it?"
"B, Ba." Xiaotong pronounced it carefully. Although her voice was still a little childish, it was full of determination.
Ye Wan nodded and praised, "Great! You've made rapid progress." She gently touched Xiaotong's head, her heart filled with joy.
As the days went by, Ye Wan gradually established a simple curriculum for Xiao Tong. Besides the alphabet and basic pronunciation, she also began teaching Xiao Tong some simple arithmetic. "If you have two apples and you're given three more, how many apples do you have?" Ye Wan demonstrated with a simple math problem using pebbles and twigs.
Xiaotong squatted on the ground, frowning slightly, her fingers groping in the sand. Finally, she raised her head and answered excitedly, "Five apples!"
"Great! You're so smart!" Ye Wan laughed. Seeing Xiaotong's excited expression, a warm feeling welled up in her heart. Every time Xiaotong learned a new knowledge point, the bright smile on her face and the confident look in her eyes made Ye Wan feel extremely happy.
Sometimes, Ye Wan would take Xiaotong to the fields to teach her how to identify plants and explain how to grow crops. She would point to the growing wheat and corn and patiently tell Xiaotong, "This is wheat, one of our most important grains. In the future, you will learn how to sow it and care for it until it matures."
"The wheat grows so slowly." Xiaotong couldn't help but mutter.
"Yes, but it will definitely grow, just like you. As long as it's given enough sunlight, water, and time, it will thrive," Ye Wan explained with a smile. Whenever she talked about this, she always felt a surge of strength. She knew that she and Xiaotong were like these tiny seeds, striving to take root in this land.
Of course, Ye Wan is not always so rational and calm. Occasionally, she is moved by Xiaotong's innocence, and even feels a motherly joy when she sees her pointing with her little hands to the newly learned letters.
"Ye Wan, am I doing the right thing?" Xiao Tong would sometimes ask unconfidently.
Ye Wan nodded gently: "You did very well, I am proud of you." She always used such gentle words to encourage Xiaotong, making her believe that she could do better.
In addition to academic knowledge, Ye Wan also began teaching Xiaotong how to take care of herself. She taught her how to take care of her clothes, make her bed, and even how to light a simple fire. Although these were completely new skills for Xiaotong, she never gave up and always tried to imitate Ye Wan's every move.
Slowly, Ye Wan noticed many changes in Xiaotong. She became more confident, began to proactively help other team members, and took on simple tasks. She became more independent and braver. Although she was still a little girl, Ye Wan saw her growth as if she were watching a seedling gradually break through the soil, delicate yet full of vitality and hope.
At these moments, Ye Wan's heart would surge with an inexplicable feeling of warmth and comfort. She finally understood that the most precious wealth in this world is not only the ability to survive, but the ability to grow together with others and illuminate each other in this challenging environment.
"Xiaotong, remember, no matter how difficult it is, you can do it." Ye Wan whispered in her ear.
Xiaotong nodded, with a determined light in her eyes: "Well, I will definitely do it."
Ye Wan smiled slightly, feeling an indescribable sense of pride. She knew that this little life had become an indispensable part of her life.