Once upon a time, there was a group of friends named Magnet, Paint, Chalk, Paper, Calculator, Glue, Scissors, Tape, String, and Ribbon. They all lived in a magical land where everything was made of the materials they were named after.

One day, they decided to have a big art competition. Each of them would contribute their special ability to make the best artwork ever. So, they got to work. Magnet attracted metal objects to create a 3D sculpture. Paint added color to it. Chalk drew beautiful designs on the paper. Calculator calculated the perfect proportions. Glue held everything together. Scissors cut shapes out of paper. Tape helped stick things in place. String wove intricate patterns. Ribbon added a pop of color.

The artwork was so amazing that everyone in the magical land came to see it. It was a huge success! From that day forward, the friends worked together on all their projects, creating beautiful and funny masterpieces. The End.

Reflections

1. Which of the friends do you think was the most important in creating the artwork?
2. Can you think of another material that could have been included in the story?
3. If you were one of the friends, what special ability would you bring to the group?
4. Why do you think everyone in the magical land came to see the artwork?
5. Have you ever worked on a project with friends or family? What did you create?