Today, we’re going to the park to play! The sun is shining, the grass is green, and the sky is blue. There are so many fun things to do! We can climb up high, jump up and down, and spin around on the merry-go-round. It’s a great day to learn, explore, and pretend. Remember to drink water and stay hydrated while having fun!
The sandbox is a special place where we can dig and build. Let’s take off our shoes and socks and jump in! Playing with friends is the best. Look, I found something in the sand! Is it a treasure?
Oh, it’s just a mirror! But wait, this mirror is a bit different. When I look in it, I see a panda that looks just like me! But it doesn’t show who I am inside. It only shows my outside.
My friend Cal looks in the mirror and sees a colorful caterpillar. But it doesn’t show how much Cal loves to explore and learn new things. Tinker sees an orange tiger, but it doesn’t show how Tinker loves to build and play in the water.
Mirrors only show what we look like on the outside. They can’t show all the amazing things inside us, like how kind, curious, and fun we are. That’s what friends are for! They see the real us, inside and out.
When I look in the mirror, I see a happy dog with brown and white fur. But I also know I’m someone who loves to try new things and have fun with friends. It’s important to be happy with who we are, both on the outside and inside.
Remember, it’s great to be curious and explore the world around us. Whether we’re playing at the park or looking in a mirror, let’s always be happy with who we are. Stay curious and keep having fun!
Mirror, Mirror Exploration: At home or in the classroom, find a mirror and take turns looking into it. Ask each child to describe what they see on the outside. Then, encourage them to share something special about themselves that the mirror doesn’t show, like a favorite hobby or a kind act they did recently. This activity helps children understand the difference between external appearance and internal qualities.
Sandbox Treasure Hunt: Create a small sandbox or use a large container filled with sand. Hide small objects or “treasures” inside. Let the children dig and find these treasures. Once they find an item, ask them to imagine what special qualities the treasure might have if it were a person. This encourages imaginative thinking and helps them relate physical objects to personal attributes.
Draw Your Inside Self: Provide paper and crayons or markers. Ask the children to draw a picture of themselves, but instead of focusing on what they look like, they should draw things that represent who they are on the inside. This could include their favorite activities, things they love, or symbols of their personality traits. This activity promotes self-reflection and self-expression.
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We’re going to the park to play on a sunny day! There are so many things to see and do. The grass is so green, and the sky is so blue. Climb up high, jump up and down, and turn around on the merry-go-round. You’ve got so much time to spend— to learn, explore, build, and pretend. It’s so much fun to use our imagination, as long as we stay hydrated. The sandbox is a great location, and playing gives us a solid foundation.
Running hot on the countertop, it’s great to play with all your best friends. Come on in, take off your shoes and socks—it’s time for fun in the sandbox!
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Look what I found! Is it an ancient Aztec bracelet?
No, I think it’s just a regular mirror.
An ancient Aztec regular mirror with a secret code? I knew the sandbox was special, but I never knew it was that special!
Dean, it’s just a mirror you look into.
So, I guess there is something a little curious about this mirror.
What’s curious about it? When I look in the mirror, I don’t see myself; I just see a panda who looks exactly like me or my twin sister, Puddles.
I thought you said you didn’t see yourself.
I don’t, but you said you saw a panda that looks just like you.
Yes, but that’s just what I look like on the outside. The mirror doesn’t show my whole self because it doesn’t show who I am inside—someone who loves nature, can see in the dark without a flashlight, and always says fantastic things about how to make life better.
None of that shows up in the mirror. This mirror only works for my outside.
I think that’s what mirrors do. Maybe it will work differently for you, Cal.
I have my doubts, Patch, but I’ll take a look.
As I suspected, all I see is a colorful six-year-old caterpillar.
It doesn’t show anything about how inside I love to explore and collect shoes.
What about how you love to learn new things, solve problems, and bring out the best in others?
Nope, you’re right, Patch. This mirror only shows my outside, not my inside.
Tinker, do you want to try?
Sure! It looks like a three-year-old orange tiger, but it doesn’t show anything about how I love to float in the water or how I get frustrated sometimes.
What about how you can build almost anything out of nothing and how you love to get your hands dirty for hours?
Nothing about any of that either. What kind of mirror is this? All it does is show an image of whatever’s facing it.
Isn’t that exactly what the purpose of a mirror is?
All I see is a green turtle with big eyes and a blue shell.
What about a four-year-old from Japan who doesn’t like naps, loves using his imagination, plays ukuleles, swims backwards, dreams, and speaks five languages?
Sorry, guys, false alarm. I was just making a point. Well, we should definitely all chill sometime.
Absolutely! Yeah, this mirror has none of that.
Okay, let me see that mirror, please.
Sure, but it doesn’t work.
Guys, I’ve got to tell you, this mirror looks totally fine to me—not broken at all. As far as I know, all mirrors are supposed to do is show you who you are.
What do you see when you look in it?
I see me—a two-year-old dog with brown and white fur, bouncing up and down, looking at the mirror, then looking at my tail, then chasing my tail. Still chasing myself, almost catching my tail.
Is that all you see?
What else is there?
What about how you’re always the first one awake, how you’re so enthusiastic to try new things, how you’re loud and happy, and always fun to be around?
Yeah, and how I want to be the first dog to reach the highest peak of Mount Everest.
What about that mirror?
Hey, this mirror only shows my outside, not everything inside.
But how’s the mirror supposed to show you what’s inside?
It’s not. That’s what friends are for.
I was excited about your ancient Aztec mirror, Patch, but I’m sorry—I think I’d rather have my friends.
Me too!
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In the mirror, I see a picture of someone I think is called “me.” I see love, I see peace, I see a person I’m happy to be on the outside.
In my reflection, I see compassion, I see strength, I see a person I’m happy to be on the outside.
It’s easy to see on the outside, but on the inside, I see kindness, I see hope, I see a person I’m happy to be.
That’s where I find the real me.
Stay curious!
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