is for Attention

My family pays attention to me and I pay attention to them! I am observant and watchful, I pay attention to the world around me!

is for Books

My family reads books to me every day and they let me practice turning the pages! It is so much fun to read and learn new words!

is for Communicating

I am learning new words every single day! I can shake my head or say no and show or tell you what I need.

is for Determination

I never give up on what I want! My mind is determined. If my block tower keeps falling down, I use my determination to keep trying. 

is for Encouragement

My family encourages me to do things and say things by myself. If I point at something, my family encourages me to say what I want. Their encouragement helps me grow!

is for Finding

I love to find things every day, this helps me grow a strong mind! My family hides toys under blankets for me to find! 

is for Giving

My family gives me lots of toys to play with and I give them lots of hugs and kisses! Every day my family gives me large pots and pans and small musical instruments and I make lots of noise! 

is for Help

My family helps me do puzzles with shapes, colors, and animals. They name each piece when I put down each piece. 

is for I Can Do It!

I want to do things by myself! My family encourages me and teaches me how to speak and do things for myself. They even give me chores to help at home!

is for Jumping

Playing outside helps my body and mind grow! By the time I am three, I can jump really well. Obstacle courses are my favorite way to grow my mind and body!

is for Kicking

Just like jumping, kicking balls back and forth with my family helps me grow my mind and my body!

is for Laughing

When I laugh, I am communicating with you! I love to laugh every day!

is for Mama

Mama is one of the first words I used to communicate!

is for No

Learning how to say and shake my head no is an important thing for me to achieve! When I say no I am learning how to communicate my wants and needs. 

is for Observing

I am observing and imitating the people I see and spend time with. I love to play pretend and act out what I see my family doing! 

is for Puzzles

Playing with puzzles helps my mind grow! I am learning how to organize my ideas and strategize how to fit small pieces together to create a bigger picture!