Noticing how Mirabel finally puts her hidden feelings into words.
Exploring how both Mirabel and Abuela are hurting and show it in different ways.
Thinking about how strong feelings can be hard to share and can come out in an argument.
Considering how naming a feeling can take courage and being honest.
Mirabel and her grandmother, Abuela, have a heated argument about the family's magic. Abuela is upset about the damage to their home and blames Mirabel for the problems. Mirabel tells Abuela that she feels she will never be good enough, no matter how hard she tries. Mirabel says the whole family feels pressure to be perfect for Abuela. As they argue, big cracks spread through the house and it begins to fall apart.
• What feelings did Mirabel share with Abuela?
• How could you tell that both Mirabel and Abuela were upset?
• When have you had big feelings that were hard to say out loud?
• How does your body feel when you are holding in a strong feeling?
• What helps you find the words for how you feel?
• How might sharing feelings calmly be different from sharing them in an argument?
• What could help Mirabel and Abuela understand each other later?
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