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Carla's Glasses

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Carla's Glasses
10 minPre-KK1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)Social-Emotional LearningHealth
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Summary

Carla needs glasses but doesn't want to wear them -- until she discovers all the things she's been missing. She learns to feel proud of seeing the world clearly. Read by Nicola Coughlan.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

Carla needs glasses but doesn't want to wear them -- until she discovers all the things she's been missing.

  1. Why doesn't Carla want to wear her glasses at first?
  2. What changes her mind about them?
  3. What helps you feel proud of something that's just yours?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: glasses, blurry, confident.

Try it: Draw yourself wearing or using something that helps you, and label why it helps.