A favorite item on Top of my childhood dresser was _____________________

How many things did you have on your dresser, was there a dish for coins, did you have a piggy bank, was a comb or brush on your dresser, did you have a mirror above your dresser, did you stick photos in your mirror’s frame? Activity Idea: arrange some pictures from a magazine around a mirror and see what is inspired.

Perched on Top of our refrigerator was ___________________________

What do you recall was the most used item in your kitchen, what was usually in your refrigerator, did your freezer open on the top or bottom, what was kept in the cabinet right next to your fridge, what color was your fridge. Activity Idea: Make a list of favorite refrigerated items. 

My favorite thing to wear on Top of my head was ________________________

What color was the most loved item that you wore on top of your head, did you have a favorite barrette, scarf or hat?  Where were the hats and gloves kept in your house?  Did your mother or father wear anything on their head?  Who took you shopping for clothes, what was your favorite store? Activity Idea: Try on several head coverings and look in the mirror, stories may abound

MIMA Reflection…

Remember special times where you think and reflect

Wrap up those thoughts that are there to collect.

Top o’ the Morn to you today

Bright sunshine and rainbows are on their way.

Column adapted from the popular book Mothballs In My Attic, a spiral bound publication that includes 12 theme chapters with over 220 questions to stimulate reminiscing and conversation.

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