How to Complete the Teach Me a Lesson Quests in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom

Learn how to complete the Teach Me a Lesson I and II quests in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, including finding The Calamity Screen and making Monster Curry.

Alright, so you're looking to get some farming going in Tears of the Kingdom, huh? It's not as straightforward as you might think, but don't worry, I'll walk you through the two 'Teach Me a Lesson' quests you need to finish first. They'll get you access to a crop field right in Hateno Village, which is super handy for cooking ingredients later on.

You can kick off these quests as soon as you get to Hateno Village. Both are centered around the school there. They're not super long, but you'll have to do a bit of traveling around Hyrule, which can be a little annoying. But once they're done, you'll unlock 'Uma's Garden,' and you'll be able to grow all sorts of crops. Super useful!

Teach Me a Lesson I: Finding The Calamity Screen

First things first, head to the Hateno Village school. It's on the east side of town, sitting between the Hateno Village Farm and Ginner Woods. Once you're inside, find Symin and chat with him about Princess Zelda. After that, you should see a speech bubble pop up above his head. Talk to him again, and he'll explain that he's teaching a lesson about the Calamity and needs some proof for his students.

Pro-Tip: If the quest doesn't seem to start, try teleporting to a nearby shrine and then heading back to Symin. Sometimes the game just needs a little nudge!

Symin's request is pretty specific: he wants you to take a photo of a screen in Kakariko Village that depicts The Calamity. You'll find this screen in Paya's Hall, which is easily the biggest house in Kakariko Village. Head upstairs, and you'll see it. You'll need your Camera for this – if you don't have it yet, there's a guide to help you get it quickly. Make sure the name of the screen pops up on your screen when you take the photo, otherwise, it won't count!

Once you've got that picture, it's time to head back to Symin at the Hateno Village school. To actually complete the quest, you need to talk to him *while class is in session*. School runs from 9 am to 2 pm. If you're not there during those hours, no worries! Just head to the inn, grab a bed, and sleep until noon. Show Symin the picture, and you'll get x10 Hylian Rice as a reward. Plus, the next part of the quest line, 'Teach Me a Lesson II,' will unlock.

Teach Me a Lesson II: Making Monster Curry

Speak with Symin again to get started on 'Teach Me a Lesson II.' This time, the class is diving into the world of cooking monster dishes. To prove they exist, Symin wants you to whip up some Monster Curry. Here's what you'll need:

• Monster Extract
• Hylian Rice
• Goron Spice

You should already have the Hylian Rice from the first quest. If you used it up, you can always grab more from the Hateno Village General Goods Store. For the Goron Spice, you'll need to make a trip to the Goron City General Goods Store. It'll cost you 16 Rupees per spice. Lastly, you can snag Monster Extract from Fyson at the Slippery Falcon in Tarry Town for 50 Rupees.

With all three ingredients in hand, open your inventory, equip them, and toss them into a cooking pot. Be careful not to add anything else, or you might mess up the recipe! Once you've got your Monster Curry, head back to Hateno Village and give it to Symin during class hours. The students will try it, and boom – you'll be awarded the ability to use the crop field right in front of the school!

Unlocking the Crop Field

After completing 'Teach Me a Lesson II,' you can start using the field. Just talk to Uma, and she'll kick off a new quest called 'Uma's Garden,' which is your cue to start planting!