Let's decorate our room today,
For a celebration's on its way!
It's time to practice our Mexican cheer,
For independence day is almost here.

We'll hang up streamers, red, white, and green,
To show our love for our country's scene.
And we'll practice our dances, left and right,
Until we get them just right.

We'll put on blindfolds for a game,
And shout out the answers, never the same.
We'll have so much fun, you and me,
Celebrating with our friends and family.

So let's decorate, practice, and play,
On this special Mexican holiday.
Let's shout out loud and let it be known,
That we're proud to be Mexican and have a home.

Reflections

1. How did the magic paintbrush change the life of the poor boy?
2. What did the boy's first painting bring to life, and how did it change the lives of the people who saw it?
3. Why did the greedy emperor want the magic paintbrush, and what did he plan to do with it?
4. How did the boy use his magic paintbrush to help the poor and stand up to the emperor?
5. What did the boy learn about himself and his abilities during his journey with the magic paintbrush?