How does a mirror show my face?
Quick Answer
A mirror reflects light. Light bounces off your face, hits the mirror, and bounces back to your eyes, so you see your reflection.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
It’s gentle ‘light science’ using a familiar, comforting daily object.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
4-6 years
READING TIME
2 min
Story Synopsis
Mirrors can feel like magic, but they’re actually light doing a simple job. This story explains how a mirror shows your face. Miluna shares that light bounces off your face and travels to the mirror. The mirror’s smooth surface reflects that light back to your eyes, creating an image you recognize. The tone is calm and clear, turning a familiar moment—brushing teeth, washing up—into soft science.
Story Excerpt
When you look in a mirror you see your face looking back at you How does that happen A mirror is made of smooth shiny glass The glass has a special coating on the back that makes it very good at bouncing light Light is what helps us see everything around us Light comes…
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In One Glance
You see yourself in a mirror because of reflection. Light from a lamp or the Sun hits your face and bounces toward the mirror. A mirror’s smooth surface reflects light in a predictable way, sending it back to your eyes. Your brain then builds the picture you ‘see’ as your reflection. The story frames this as gentle, everyday physics and connects it to bedtime routines like getting ready at the sink.
Frequently Asked Questions
It explains reflection: light bounces from your face to the mirror and back to your eyes.
Ages 4–6.
Yes—fits bathroom routines and feels gentle.
No. It’s simple and reassuring.
It helps kids see that ‘everyday magic’ often has a learnable explanation, building confidence and curiosity.