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Following the feedback we received from Ingvild, we organized a user testing session with 4-year-old kindergarten children. At the school, we created a welcoming and comfortable environment for the children by dividing the space into a reading area and a working area, while playing classical music softly in the background. After introducing ourselves and getting to know the children in the class, we presented our project and explained the activities we would be conducting. We then sat in the reading area and read the story of Federico. The children were very engaged, occasionally asking questions or making comments. Once we finished the story, we moved to the tables where we had previously set up the necessary materials. We gave the children their first task, starting with a quick reminder of what a little mouse looks like and showing them an image of Federico as a reference. Even though there wasn’t an elderly character present during the session, we tried to step into that role by collaborating with the children. We offered hints and guidance to those who needed help or were stuck, ensuring they could continue without frustration. The children were attentive and focused, but as we expected, not many showed much interest in coloring the mouse, likely due to their age. With older children, like 5-year-olds, this activity might have been more appealing. Since the first task was completed quickly, we decided on the spot to include an additional activity: drawing the wall of mice. This second task was a big hit! The children were enthusiastic, and many of them asked for extra sheets of paper to continue drawing. After about 40 minutes, we noticed their attention starting to wane. Before wrapping up, we asked the children to help us tidy up the materials they had used. They collaborated willingly and turned the cleanup into a team effort. We wrapped up the session on a positive note, and the classical music that played softly in the background throughout created a calming and pleasant atmosphere for the entire activity.

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