Introduce Nora, a curious little girl who loves to explore her neighborhood.
One day, she finds an old pair of magical glasses in her grandmother’s attic.
Discovering the Power of Perspective
When Nora puts on the glasses, they show different colors and shapes around people and things.
She learns that how clear or cloudy these lenses are depends on what is inside her mind—her thoughts!
Seeing Goodness Through Clear Lenses – On one sunny morning with bright blue skies, when Mia feels happy and kind, “Look at all this beauty!” she exclaims as flowers bloom brightly and neighbors smile warmly. – The magic glasses reflect vibrant colors showing kindness everywhere—a friendly dog wagging its tail; and kids playing joyfully.
Cloudy Thoughts Create Cloudy Views  – But one rainy afternoon feeling grumpy after losing a game, “Why does everyone look so gloomy?” she wonders while wearing those same glasses but now clouded over!  – Instead of smiles from friends nearby, she sees frowns instead—the world appears duller than before.
5 .**Learning About Kindness:
   — Realizing it was not them but rather how she was viewing everything made Nora think deeply about being positive.
   — With Writely (the notebook character), together they practice gratitude by listing good things each day until their hearts feel lighter again!
6 .*Sharing Her Discovery:
   — Excitedly sharing stories during school circle time about finding a balance between feelings & perspectives,
     – Other classmates join in too learning the importance of looking beyond the surface to see true goodness within themselves first and then reflecting outward toward others
7 . Conclusion/Message About Mindfulness:
    — At storytime ends under twinkling stars outside the playground, Nora reminds everyone, “When we clean up our minds like polishing glass—we can shine brighter light onto the whole world!"


The Magic Glasses

Nora wearing a pair of old glasses. Nora sitting on the floor in the storage room

Nora was a curious little girl who loved to explore her neighborhood. One sunny afternoon, she decided to visit her grandmother's attic. As she rummaged through dusty old boxes, she found a peculiar pair of glasses. They looked old but magical, and Nora couldn't resist trying them on. Little did she know, these glasses would change the way she saw the world.

Nora's Discovery

Nora wearing glasses with a surprised expression, surrounded by vibrant, swirling colors and shapes

When Nora put on the glasses, everything looked different. Colors were brighter, and shapes danced around her. She noticed that the glasses changed with her thoughts. If she was happy, the world looked beautiful and vibrant. If she was sad, everything seemed dull and gray.

The Magic Unfolds

A smiling Nora wearing glasses in a colorful garden with blooming flowers and a friendly dog wagging its tail

One morning, Nora felt happy and kind as she played outside. With the magic glasses on, she saw the world in the most beautiful colors. Flowers bloomed brightly, and neighbors smiled warmly. A friendly dog wagged its tail, and kids played joyfully. Nora realized how wonderful the world could be when she felt good inside.

A Sunny Morning

Nora wearing glasses with a frown on her face. Nora looking out a window at a gloomy, rainy landscape

But on a rainy afternoon, Nora felt grumpy after losing a game. She put on the glasses and noticed everything looked gloomy. Instead of smiles, she saw frowns on her friends' faces. The world appeared duller than before. Nora wondered why everything changed so much.

A Cloudy Afternoon

Nora writing in a notebook with a thoughtful expression, surrounded by floating positive words

Nora realized it wasn't the world that changed, or the glasses she wearing, but how she viewed it. She thought deeply about being positive and kind. With Writely (the notebook character), together they practice gratitude by listing good things each day until their hearts feel lighter again! Nora learned that kindness could clear her cloudy thoughts.

Learning About Kindness

Nora speaking to a group of attentive classmates in a circle, with a bright smile on her face

Excitedly, Nora shared her discovery during school circle time. She talked about balancing feelings and perspectives. Her classmates listened and joined in, learning to look beyond the surface. They saw the goodness within themselves and reflected it outward. Nora was happy to see everyone shining brightly.

Sharing Her Discovery

A group of 9 year-old girls wearing imaginary glasses, with happy expressions and surrounded by a bright, positive atmosphere

Nora's classmates started using their own 'magic glasses'. They understood how their thoughts affected their view of the world. Everyone tried to keep their lenses clear and bright. They practiced kindness and positivity each day. Together, they made their world a happier place.

The Power of Perspective

Nora standing under a starry sky at a playground, gesturing towards the stars with a wise expression. Her friends nodding their heads

Under twinkling stars at the playground, Nora shared a final thought. "When we clean up our minds like polishing glass," she said, "we can shine brighter light onto the whole world!" Her friends nodded, understanding the power of a positive mind. They promised to always try to see the good in everything. And so, Nora's magical journey taught everyone the importance of mindfulness.