π What is 'Real'?
When something is real, it exists in the world. You can touch it, see it, hear it, smell it, or even taste it! Real things are not made up in our imaginations.
- ποΈ We can touch a real dog.
- π We can taste a real apple.
- π We can hear a real bird singing.
π What is 'Make-Believe'?
Make-believe is something that is not real. It exists only in stories, dreams, or our imaginations. We can pretend things are real, but they aren't really there.
- π§ We might read about fairies in a story.
- π We might imagine flying to the moon.
- π We might pretend there is a dragon in our backyard.
π Real vs. Make-Believe: Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature |
Real |
Make-Believe |
| Existence |
Exists in the real world |
Exists only in imagination or stories |
| Senses |
Can be experienced through senses (touch, sight, etc.) |
Cannot be directly experienced |
| Origin |
Naturally occurring or created by real actions |
Created by imagination or storytelling |
| Examples |
Dogs, apples, trees, the Sun |
Dragons, unicorns, superheroes (in stories) |
π Key Takeaways
- π‘ Real things are part of our everyday world.
- π Make-believe things come from stories and our minds.
- π Learning the difference helps us understand the world around us and enjoy stories even more!