Look Twice: Use the Mirror to Find Pairs of Opposites
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What’s inside...
A card mirror (provided) is the key to this amazing exploration of visual and verbal connections. Each of the pictures can be transformed by means of the mirror into a pair of opposites. Concepts like open and shut, tidy and untidy, ancient and modern are each illustrated by placing the mirror in just the right places on what seem to be perfectly normal pictures. Ideal to introduce concepts of opposites and reflection. A delight to children of 5 and well upwards. Probably many adults too.
Age
4-7
Length
36 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What pairs of opposites did you find most interesting in the mirror?
How do opposites help us describe and understand the world around us?
Can you think of a time when you experienced opposites like 'hot' and 'cold' or 'fast' and 'slow'?
Why do you think opposites are important in our language and thinking?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to explore opposites around the house or outside, making it a fun and interactive game.
Use reflective surfaces like mirrors to demonstrate practical examples of opposites, enhancing their understanding from the book.
Discuss the importance of opposites in everyday life and how they help us communicate effectively.
Praise your child's efforts to think of and articulate opposites, fostering a love for learning and exploration.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Opposites
Explanation: Through playful use of a mirror, children learn about opposite concepts such as big and small, high and low, which are crucial for cognitive development and language skills.
Real-World Application: Children can apply the understanding of opposites to better communicate their needs and observations, enhancing their descriptive abilities in everyday conversations.
Example Lesson: Visual Perception Skills
Explanation: The interactive mirror in the book encourages children to spot differences and similarities, reinforcing their visual and spatial reasoning.
Real-World Application: This skill helps in activities like solving puzzles, navigating spaces, and even in mathematics, where spatial orientation plays a role.
Example Lesson: Encouraging Curiosity and Exploration
Explanation: By engaging with the book’s mirror gimmick, children are motivated to explore more about their environment and question how things work.
Real-World Application: Fostering curiosity helps children in scientific thinking and exploring diverse interests which are useful in educational settings and beyond.
Example Lesson: Interactive Learning
Explanation: Using the mirror to find pairs of opposites introduces children to a hands-on learning experience, making complex concepts more accessible and fun.
Real-World Application: Hands-on learning enhances retention and can inspire a lifelong love of learning, allowing children to become active participants in their educational journey.