Exploring how it feels to do something when others are watching compared to when we are alone.
Thinking about what helps someone feel free to express themselves.
Reflecting on the things we enjoy doing when we feel relaxed and unobserved.
Rosita is alone in a grocery store. She begins to dance while shopping, moving freely and joyfully. As Rosita dances through the aisles by herself, her whole body moves with confidence and ease.
• Why do you think Rosita moved more freely when she was by herself?
• Is there something you enjoy doing more when no one is around?
• Do you ever feel different when other people are watching you?
• What helps you feel comfortable when you are with other people?
• Is there a place or a situation where you feel most free to be yourself?
• What do you think Rosita might have felt if someone had walked in and seen her dancing in the grocery store?
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