Annie walked staring at everything intently. She needed to find a mineral to take to school on the next day. But the teacher had not given any clue of what was a mineral, nor where to find it.

         She thought of mineral water; the ones that come in bottles. She thought of asking her mother to buy a bottle so she could do her homework, or take a mineral. (The Spiritist volunteer should show a bottle of mineral water to the children)

         When she got home, Annie was soon asking her mother what was a mineral, and if she knew where to find it.

         The mother smiled and said:

         - God created the minerals. Mineral is something made of a material that has no life. Plants and animals have life, but not the minerals. I know many minerals! And you too!

         Annie thought its best not to disagree with the mother, who continued:

         - There are minerals scattered throughout the nature! Stone is a mineral. (The Spiritist volunteer should show a stone to the children) We find stones in the bottom of the rivers, underground, in the pavement of the streets and sidewalks, in the mountains... (The Spiritist volunteer should show a picture of a mountain)

         The salt we use in our food is also a mineral. You used a mineral at school today. Did you know that? (The Spiritist volunteer should show mimic a pinch of salt being thrown in the air)

         Annie remained mute. The mother explained:

         - Graphite pencil is a mineral. (The Spiritist volunteer should show the children a graphite pencil) Minerals are very important for life on Earth. The oil that gives rise to the gasoline that drives the cars, cooking gas and coal that your father used to cook barbecue yesterday are minerals also.

         Her mother paused briefly and said, pointing to her daughter:

         - I see you are wearing a mineral!

         Annie looked at herself quickly. She looked and looked but found no mineral. She had learned many things in few minutes about minerals, but found no minerals in herself...

         - The ring that your grandmother gave you is made of gold. Silver, gold, diamonds and iron are also minerals. As she spoke, the mother pointed to the silver necklace with a stone that Annie wore. (The Spiritist volunteer should show the children a necklace; don’t give this to the children for health and safety reasons)

         Annie was happy to know what minerals were and see that there were so many of them in nature and in their home. She thought about which mineral she would take to her class on the other day: her ring? The salt in the kitchen? A rock from the garden? She didn’t know, but surely knew how to identify them.