Object: A bandanna large enough to wear as a mask.
Lesson: Being yourself; friendship; self-esteem.
"Good morning, children! Some of you are laughing. Why is that?"
"Because you're wearing a handkerchief on your face!" says one little girl as the others giggle.
"Because I'm wearing a handkerchief on my face ... Is that funny?" Several of them nod. "Haven't you ever worn a handkerchief?" I ask them.
"Well, yes," one child replies, "but NOT on my face!"
"Not on your face?!" I say in mock surprise. They giggle again.
"This handkerchief is like a mask, isn't it? It's hiding part of my face." The children nod, obviously waiting to see what silly thing I'm going to do next.
"Well, why would I need to wear a mask with all of you?" I ask.
"You don't!" a couple of children reply emphatical…