The preliminary rounds finally concluded. After fierce competition among 35 kindergartens, only 15 made it to the finals, and our kindergarten happened to be ranked 15th! Upon hearing the news, everyone was ecstatic. After all, this honor was the result of everyone's concerted efforts and hard work!

After the preliminary round concluded, the thrilling finals began. At this crucial moment, we once again drew the numbers that would determine the order of appearances. Fortunately, our kindergarten was ranked third! This position was ideal—near the front, yet not too far ahead. This gave the children and teachers ample time to prepare and adjust to the challenges ahead.

After the draw, everyone left Snow Star Love Nursery School, filled with anticipation and excitement. Everyone was confident in the upcoming finals, convinced they could perform at their best and showcase the nurturing spirit of the nursery. At that moment, a tense yet hopeful atmosphere permeated the nursery, as if foreshadowing the impending spectacle of a truly spectacular competition.

As we walked out of Snow Star Love Nursery School, Principal Daphne wisely and immediately decided to take us to the playground near the hotel so the children could relax and have some fun. Upon hearing this wonderful news, the children cheered and danced with joy, their little faces filled with uncontrollable excitement and joy.

Upon arrival, the children were instantly dazzled by the sheer variety of rides. They galloped freely in this sea of joy, unbridled, enjoying a carefree childhood. Gazing at these heartwarming and beautiful scenes, I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed with emotion, and an indescribable sense of satisfaction welled up within me.

Just as the children were having fun, a drizzle suddenly began to fall from the sky. The rain gently caressed the children's cheeks, adding a touch of freshness and poetry to this joyful gathering.

However, this did not dampen the children's spirits. They ran and played in the rain, enjoying the gift of nature. The adults stood by, holding umbrellas and smiling as they watched the children play.

As the rain intensified, we had to leave the playground and return to the hotel. Although we were reluctant to leave, the children's faces were still filled with happy smiles.

After returning to the hotel, the children took a hot shower and changed into dry clothes. They sat together and shared their fun experiences at the playground. Their laughter echoed in the room, bringing a warm feeling.

"My dears, it's already late. You should go to bed. We still have a competition tomorrow!" After hearing what I said, the cute children walked to their beds in small steps, then obediently pulled back the quilts and prepared to go to sleep. "Well, in that case, let Teacher Sui Sui tell you a bedtime story today - "I Dare to Say It Out Loud."

Once upon a time, there was a very, very quiet little fox. Her love of quietness allowed her to notice all the little things in the forest. She used them to weave all sorts of wonderful stories.

only……

All her friends were very, very noisy! The little fox tried to tell them stories, but they were too noisy to hear. One day, they were playing pirates.

"Hey, hey, hey, guys!" called the owl.

"Give me a fright!" cried the Squirrel.

This time, they were noisier than ever. Suddenly, the raccoon noticed that the little fox was very sad.

"Stop! Hey! Stop arguing!" he shouted.

Everyone quieted down.

The little fox explained to them why he was sad.

"I really want to tell you a story, but you guys are always so noisy!"

My friends all felt sorry and said, "We love to hear stories! Please tell us one!"

Everyone gathered around, and the little fox began to tell the story: "Once upon a time, there was a bear..."

"A bear?" cried the squirrel. "I know! Let's all pretend to be bears!"

"Wait!" the little fox shouted, but the others had already run away roaring.

"My story isn't over yet!" But...

Well, that's the end of the story. The little fox in the story was always afraid to speak his mind, and as a result, his words were often ignored by his friends. But then something special happened, and the little fox finally mustered up the courage to speak his mind. And hey! Guess what? He immediately received recognition and praise from his friends! So, our quiet little ones, please understand that you have boundless power within you! If you have something to say, don't hold it back; speak up. Learn to express yourself courageously. As soon as I finished speaking, I turned to check on Carl's expression. Oh, the little guy was looking down, frowning, deep in thought!

I hope this story can touch Carl's heart. "My dears, the story is over. Let's go to bed early!" With my gentle instructions, I gently closed the door, and then walked out of the children's room with Lotta and headed towards my own room, ready to go back to bed.

Since we were scheduled to perform the third time the next day and the competition would officially start at nine o'clock, we needed to arrive at the venue before nine o'clock at the latest. Taking these factors into consideration, we decided to get up early tomorrow morning so that we would have enough time to prepare.

Looking back at the preliminary rounds, I noticed that the requirements for dance makeup weren't as strict as they were back at Blue Star. However, the children's performances were diverse and required a lot of attention to detail. Back in our room, Lotta and I quickly washed up and retired to bed. As I closed my eyes, I silently prayed for success in tomorrow's competition and hoped the children would give their best. May this night grant us plenty of sleep and energy to face the challenges of the next day.

Ding-ding-ding! The alarm clock rang. I drowsily glanced at the time. It was already 6:30. "Lotta, get up! We still have to put makeup on the kids!" I shook her awake and quickly got dressed. After washing up, we went to the children's room and woke the girls first.

"Lele, Maggie, Xueni, Yuyun, Zitong, and Bailey, wake up! You need to put on makeup this morning and change into your beautiful dance costumes. Hurry up!" The little ones rubbed their eyes sleepily and slowly climbed out of bed. Lotta and I carefully took them to our room and prepared to start washing and putting on makeup.

Since this dance didn't require heavy makeup, we decided to start by styling the children's hair. I expertly combed each little girl's hair into a cute bun, then inserted a carefully crafted hairpin (essentially a black chopstick with a tassel, a handicraft skill essential for kindergarten teachers). Seeing the little girls become even more playful and adorable, I felt a surge of accomplishment.

Next, we primed their faces. Considering the children would have breakfast shortly, we kept the makeup minimal and natural. The children were incredibly well-behaved, making the process smooth and effortless. Lotta tiptoed to the boys' room, ready to wake them. She knocked gently and whispered, "Wake up, boys!" A moment later, a lazy voice echoed from the room, followed by a slight commotion.

A few minutes later, Vaughn, Yaheng, Abel, Karl, Ken, and Yuhan emerged from the room. They looked fresh and refreshed. Lotta smiled and arranged them in a row, then took out some primer and carefully applied it to each person's face.

I picked up the styling spray and skillfully sprayed it on their hair a few times, helping to shape a natural yet stylish hairstyle. Looking at their handsome appearance, I nodded with satisfaction.

At this time, I looked at my watch and it was already 7:30. "Okay, it's 7:30 now, let's go have breakfast first, and then come back to finish the final makeup." I said with a smile.

As soon as the words left his mouth, a group of people rushed towards the restaurant. They excitedly discussed the day's activities and looked forward to the exciting moments that followed. The restaurant was filled with tempting aromas, and the tables were filled with a variety of delicious foods. Everyone took their seats and began to enjoy this hearty breakfast.

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