Dance, Mihlali!

The day of the concert is approaching, and Mihlali is getting more and more nervous. Will she ever be ready to dance in front of all those people?

Engagement Questions for “Dance, Mihlali!”

Encourage creativity and conversation with kids using these fun discussion questions:

Creativity & Imagination:

1. If you were Mihlali, what dance would you perform at the concert?
2. Can you think of a different ending where Mihlali overcomes her nerves in a unique way?

Feelings & Emotions:

1. How do you think Mihlali felt before the concert?
2. Have you ever felt nervous before doing something important? How did you handle it?

Nature & Science:

1. What are some ways our bodies react when we’re nervous?
2. How can practicing something, like dancing, help us feel more confident?

✍️ Written by: Matona Fatman

🎨 Illustrated by: Aimee Ayres

🎭 Designed by: Khuty Ngqayimbana

📝 Edited by: Alison Ziki

In partnership with Book Dash (https://bookdash.org/)

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