Summary
A full single-segment episode (~12 min). When Arthur gets stylish new glasses, all the compliments go straight to his head and he starts acting vain -- until a little mishap reminds him that who you are matters more than how you look. Free on the official PBS KIDS YouTube channel.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Arthur stories open the door to talking about feelings, friendship and doing the right thing. Use these questions to talk about “Through the Looking Glasses.”
- How does Arthur change after he gets the compliments?
- How do his friends feel when he stops paying attention to them?
- What is something you like about yourself that has nothing to do with looks?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: glasses, compliment, vain, appearance, yourself.
Try it: Write two things you like about yourself that aren't about how you look.