Kids often get embarrassed during talent shows. I knew a kid who was going to sing a song. But when he started, he completely forgot the lyrics. He just stood there for a few seconds looking panicked, and then started making up words that didn't make any sense. The whole school was watching and he felt so ashamed. However, with time, he was able to see the humor in it. Sometimes these embarrassing moments help kids grow and learn to be more confident.
One common one is when kids get their words mixed up. For example, a kid might be introducing their family to the class and say 'This is my mommy and that's my other mommy' when they meant to say 'This is my mommy and that's my grandma'. It can be really embarrassing for them when they realize their mistake.
There was a girl at a school play. She was supposed to say 'We are all friends here' but she got so nervous that she said 'We are all freaks here' instead. The whole audience was stunned at first, but then the adults started to chuckle softly. Her face turned bright red and she ran off the stage in embarrassment. But later, she learned to laugh about it too. After all, it was just a silly mistake that kids sometimes make.
One common kids story is 'The Three Little Pigs'. It's about three pigs who build different houses - one of straw, one of sticks, and one of bricks. The big bad wolf tries to blow down their houses, but only the brick house stands firm. Another is 'Cinderella', where a kind - hearted girl is mistreated by her step - mother and sisters but finally gets to go to the ball with the help of her fairy godmother and marries the prince. And 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' is also popular. A little girl named Goldilocks enters the house of three bears while they are out, tries their porridge, chairs, and beds until she finds the ones that are just right for her, and then has to run away when the bears come back.
Well, there are 'kids and cars stories' where kids pretend their toy cars are real racing cars. They create their own little race tracks in the backyard and have competitions among themselves. Also, sometimes kids see a really cool car on the street and get super excited, and they might ask their parents all kinds of questions about that car.
Strange or creepy characters also play a big part. It could be ghosts, monsters with strange appearances, or possessed dolls. Their presence alone can send shivers down a kid's spine. For example, a ghost with long white hair and a pale face is a classic scary character in many kids' stories. Another element is the use of strange sounds. The creaking of a door, howling wind or a faint whispering in the dark can add to the scariness. In a lot of stories, these sounds are the first sign that something is wrong.
Well, a frequent theme is adventure. Runaway kids often find themselves in unexpected and exciting (though sometimes dangerous) situations that form an adventure. And then there's the theme of survival. They have to figure out how to get food, shelter, and stay safe on their own. Plus, there can be a theme of friendship. They might meet other runaways or kind - hearted people who become their friends during their time away.
Love is a common theme. Just like in the story of Ariel, she fell in love with a human prince which led to her going on an adventure on land. Another theme is friendship. Mermaids often make friends with other sea creatures, like how Luna made friends with all the sea animals while helping the lost fish. And heroism is also a theme. Pearl showed heroism when she saved the sailors and their ship.
One common motif is the 'journey' motif. In stories like 'The Wizard of Oz', Dorothy embarks on a journey to find her way home. Another is the 'good vs. evil' motif, as seen in 'Snow White' where Snow White represents good and the Evil Queen represents, well, evil. And the 'underdog' motif is also popular, like in 'The Little Engine That Could' where the small engine overcomes the odds.
Naive kids in stories are often overly trusting. For example, in 'Little Red Riding Hood', she naively trusts the wolf and reveals where her grandmother lives. They also tend to be very curious. They might explore places they are not supposed to, like the boy in 'The Emperor's New Clothes' who was curious enough to point out the emperor's nakedness. Another common trait is that they can be easily influenced. They may believe things without much proof, just because an adult or a more authoritative figure tells them so.
In robot kids stories, the theme of growth is quite prevalent. The robot kids may grow in terms of their understanding of the world and human emotions. For instance, they start to understand concepts like fun and friendship. Another theme is adaptation. The robots need to adapt to the environment of the kids, like Bolt adapting to the girl's need for help with her project. And of course, the theme of wonder, as the kids are often in awe of what the robots can do.
One common element is costumes. Kids usually dress up as various characters like witches, vampires, ghosts or superheroes in Halloween stories. Another is trick - or - treating. It's a big part of Halloween for kids and often features in the stories as they go from house to house getting candies. Also, spooky settings are common. It could be an old haunted house or a dark forest where something mysterious might happen.