When you play with your toys, each toy has its own special way of being. Self is like the name tag for each toy, showing that this toy is different from all the others. It helps you know which toy you’re talking about, just like when you say, ‘This is my teddy bear.’
Think of self as a magic mirror. When you look in it, you see yourself, and it reminds you of who you are. In stories, when characters look in the mirror, they see their own face and that helps them remember their own special story.
Imagine a box of crayons. Each crayon has its own self because it has its own color. The red crayon is not the same as the blue crayon. Self is like the color that makes each crayon unique and special.
In a big family photo, everyone has their own place. Self is like the spot where you stand in the picture. It shows that you are part of the family, but you have your own special place and name.