Up high in the sky, a twinkling star,
Shining bright, it's not too far.

Down below, on the ground we see,
Shapes of all kinds, for you and me.

A circle round, like a shiny plate,
An oval shape, like an egg so great.

A square so strong, with sides so straight,
A triangle pointy, it's really great.

Shapes and stars, we see them all,
In the world around, both big and small.

Learn to recognize, each one with care,
And watch as your world becomes aware.

Reflections

1. How did the magic paintbrush change the life of the poor boy in the story?
2. What challenges did the boy face, and how did he use the paintbrush to overcome them?
3. If you had a magic paintbrush, what would you paint, and what would you do with your paintings?
4. Why do you think the rich man in the story wanted to steal the magic paintbrush from the boy?
5. What lesson do you think the story is trying to teach us about the power of creativity and the importance of sharing with others?