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When you see me
covered in paint or glue, I’m practicing how to hold a brush
or a pencil.
I’m learning how to cut with
scissors and how to work with my hands.
I’m comparing colors and
discovering textures.
I’m being a creative thinker.
I may be
an artist or
an inventor someday.
When you see me
playing with blocks or toy cars or wooden trains, I’m
learning about balance and weight and shapes and sizes.
I’m experimenting with gravity and
friction.
I may be
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When you patiently wait at the end of
a long work day for me to twist and tuck that last puzzle
piece into place, I’m mastering spatial relationships.
I’m problem solving.
I’m learning how to keep myself
on task until my work is done.
When you see me cooking, I’m measuring
accurately and pouring without spilling (much).
I’m learning about wet and dry
and salty and sweet.
I’m concentrating and following
directions.
I may be
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When you see me “reading” the dolls a
story, I’m mastering new vocabulary.
I’m figuring out the sequence
of events.
I’m training my memory.
I’m learning how to express
myself and
how to group information so I can repeat it articulately.
Someday I may be President.
When you empty my pockets of funny little bugs or bird
feathers or “special” rocks that go bumping round and round
in the dryer, know that
I’m an explorer. I’m investigating the natural world.
I may be
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When you watch me
running and running, jumping, hopping, skipping, throwing,
climbing, pushing, pulling, and never sitting still for a
single minute, I’m learning how to use my legs and feet and
arms and hands and ears and eyes all together.
I may be
an athlete someday.
When my favorite
word is “No!” and you’re at your wits’ end, I’m testing my
world and the people in it.
I’m learning about discipline,
and I’m learning how to discipline myself.
I’m learning about cause and
effect.
I’m learning about autonomy and
teamwork.
I’m learning how to share and
take turns and speak politely and fit in my world.
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When you see me
painting, building, digging, and playing, just playing, know
that I am working hard, learning how to be kind and
persistent and confident and successful.
I’m preparing myself to be the
person I’m going to be.
Someday.
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