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Raising My Hand Gets My Turn
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proud
Sammy waking up in his bed, stretching and smiling.
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classroom

I Know So Many Things

I am Sammy. I love learning new things at school. My ideas matter to my class.

I am Sammy. I love learning new things at school. My ideas matter to my class.

I Know Things

I am Sammy. I love school. My ideas matter.

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Portrait of sammy
eager
Sammy in the bathroom, washing his face and brushing his teeth.
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classroom

Sometimes Many Friends Want to Speak

Sometimes I have so much to say. Many friends want to share ideas too. Only one person can speak at a time.

Sometimes I have so much to say. Many friends want to share ideas too. Only one person can speak at a time.

Many Friends Want to Talk

I want to say things. Friends want to talk. One person speaks at a time.

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Portrait of sammy
curious
Sammy in his bedroom, picking out his clothes and getting dressed.
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classroom

My Teacher Knows a Way to Help

My teacher knows a way to help. I can raise my hand to ask. My teacher sees my hand and smiles.

My teacher knows a way to help. I can raise my hand to ask. My teacher sees my hand and smiles.

Raise My Hand to Ask

Teacher knows a way. I raise my hand. Teacher sees my hand.

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Portrait of sammy
calm
Sammy eating breakfast with Mara and Dem, laughing and chatting.
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classroom

It Is Okay to Wait for My Turn

It is okay to wait for my turn. Waiting helps everyone get a chance. The teacher will call my name.

It is okay to wait for my turn. Waiting helps everyone get a chance. The teacher will call my name.

Wait for My Turn

It is okay to wait. Waiting helps everyone. Teacher will call me.

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Portrait of sammy
determined
Sammy in the classroom, sitting at his desk and looking focused.
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classroom

I Try Raising My Hand

I can try to raise my hand. My teacher calls my name. I share my idea with the class.

I can try to raise my hand. My teacher calls my name. I share my idea with the class.

I Raise My Hand

I try raising my hand. Teacher calls my name. I share my idea.

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Portrait of sammy
proud
Sammy sitting on his bed, thinking and smiling, with a calendar in the background.
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classroom

I Raised My Hand Today

Today I raised my hand to ask. I waited for my turn. Raising my hand helps everyone at school.

Today I raised my hand to ask. I waited for my turn. Raising my hand helps everyone at school.

I Did It!

I raised my hand today. I waited my turn. I helped everyone.

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happy
Sammy's friends Mara and Dem high-fiving him and smiling.
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classroom

My Friends Are Proud of Me Too!

My friends Mara and Dem are. happy that I got ready on time. They high-five me and say 'Great job, Sammy! ' I can try to. feel happy and proud of myself.

My friends Mara and Dem are. happy that I got ready on time. They high-five high-five me and say 'Great job, Sammy! ' I can try to. feel happy and proud of myself.

Friends Are Proud!

Friends are happy. They high-five me. I'm proud.

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confident
Sammy standing in the classroom, looking confident and thinking about tomorrow.
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classroom

I Can Do It Again Tomorrow!

I think about tomorrow morning. I can try to remember what. I did today and do it again. I feel confident that I. can get ready on time.

I think about tomorrow morning. I can try to remember what. I did today and do it again. I feel confident that I. can get ready on time.

I Can Do It Again!

I think about tomorrow. I remember what I did. I can do it again.

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