One day, a boy named Tim went to a pond with his mom. The pond had ducks and fish in it. Tim liked to watch them swim and play. The pond was near a big tree with rough bark. Tim liked to touch the tree and feel the rough bark on his hands.
Before they went to the pond, Tim's mom helped him tie his shoes. Tim was learning how to tie his shoes, but it was hard. He tried again and again. His mom was very patient and showed him how to make loops and pull them tight.
At the pond, Tim saw a little duck with a ribbon stuck on its foot. The duck was trying to swim, but the ribbon was tied too tight. Tim wanted to help the duck. He carefully reached down and untied the ribbon. The duck was free and swam away. Tim was happy he could help the duck by using what his mom taught him about tying.
