Create a simple balance by using a notched hanger and hanging paper
cups on with string. (see
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Balance-Scale-for-Kids ) Fill the
cups with different amounts of water to demonstrate how a balance
works.
Read the story,
pausing to explain words as needed.
Barbel:
whisker on the mouth of a fish
Humility: a healthy balance between strengths and weaknesses