A record is like a special memory box where we keep important things we want to remember. Imagine you have a box where you put your favorite toys, drawings, or pictures. Every time you open it, you can see those things and remember the fun times you had. Similarly, a record keeps information safe so we can look at it later and remember what happened.
Think of a record like a storybook. When you write or draw in a storybook, you create stories that you can read again and again. Records do the same thing but with information. They tell us stories about things that happened, like what you ate for breakfast or how tall you were last year.
Imagine a camera taking a picture. When you take a picture, you capture a moment in time. Records are like those pictures, but instead of just one moment, they capture lots of details. These details help us understand and remember what happened in the past, just like how a picture helps us remember a birthday party or a day at the park.