Magnify, magnify, oh what a sight!
Everything's bigger, it's such a delight!
With a magnifying glass in your hand,
You can explore and see things grand.

Reduce, reduce, let's make it small,
A tiny object, no problem at all!
With your hands, you can squish and squeeze,
And shrink things down with ease.

Remove, remove, it's time to go,
Something in the way, we'll make it so.
Just push it out, or take it away,
And make space for a new display.

Multiply, multiply, let's make it more,
Like bunnies who hop and never bore.
Add one and one and then one more,
Until there's lots and lots galore!

Shrink, shrink, let's make it little,
Like a teeny tiny skittle.
Just push and pull, and make it smaller,
Until it's as tiny as a caller.

Subtract, subtract, let's take some away,
Like when you eat your food every day.
Just count and count, and then you'll know,
How much is left, or where it will go.

Raise, raise, let's make it higher,
Like a bird that flies in the sky so dire.
Just lift it up, and make it soar,
And reach the clouds and so much more.

Maximize, maximize, let's make it big,
Like a mountain that's tall and can't be dig.
Just use your imagination, and you'll see,
How big it can be, just like a tree.

Shorten, shorten, let's make it brief,
Like when you tell a story with a short relief.
Just cut and cut, until it's just right,
And it won't take too long into the night.

Lessen, lessen, let's make it less,
Like a balloon that's losing its address.
Just let the air out, until it's gone,
And it won't be too big, it will be done.

Reflections

1. What did the mouse have to do to find food for his family?
2. How did the mouse show bravery in the story?
3. What challenges did the mouse face on his adventure?
4. What did the mouse learn from the new friends he made along the way?
5. How do you think the mouse felt when he returned home with food for his family?