This is something that I made for my little ones when they were young. Seems like a million years ago. Now, I make them for the little ones that come into the place where I work. It keeps the little ones busy while Mom or Dad are trying to check out. I take it to them & say, “have you ever seen a Magic Face?”
When I give it to them, I always tell them a little story.
“This is a Magic Face. And he looks really sad, doesn’t he?” I always get a sad nod to this.
Then I say, “Do you know how to make him happy?” That’s when I get the sad face and they shake their head.
Then I tell them, “You have to turn their frown, upside down!”
That’s when I turn the sad face upside down:
The look on their faces is so adorable. Their little eyes open up wide & they’re so surprised! Then they have to show Mom or Dad. Most of the time they say, “happy, sad, happy, sad”. It helps them to start looking at things just a little differently & opens their minds to a little creativity.
It always amazes me how something so small, can make a little one so happy. And I can’t tell you how many parents have thanked me.
Give it a try on your little ones, and watch the smiles begin.