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Sharing My Thoughts in Class
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Portrait of sammy
calm
My Good Listening Ears
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classroom

My Good Listening Ears

I am good at listening in class. I listen when my teacher talks. I listen when my friends share. This helps me learn new things.

I am good at listening in class. I listen listen when my teacher teacher talks. I listen listen when my friends share. This helps me learn new things.

My Good Listening Ears

I listen well. Teacher talks. Friends share. I learn.

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Portrait of sammy
eager
When I Have Big News
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classroom

When I Have Big News

Sometimes I have exciting news to share. I want to tell it right away. My thoughts feel very big inside. It is hard to wait for my turn.

Sometimes I have exciting news to share. I want to tell it right away. My thoughts feel very big inside. It is hard to wait for my turn.

When I Have Big News

Big news! Want to tell. Thoughts are big. Hard to wait.

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Portrait of sammy
curious
Learning About Sharing Time
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classroom

Learning About Sharing Time

My teacher helps me understand sharing. She says everyone has thoughts to share. We have special times for sharing. I can raise my hand. to show I want to speak.

My teacher teacher helps me understand sharing. She says everyone has thoughts to share. We have special times for sharing. I can raise my hand. to show I want to speak.

Learning About Sharing Time

Teacher helps me. Everyone shares. We have sharing time. I raise my hand.

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Portrait of sammy
patient
Finding My Voice
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classroom

Finding My Voice

When I raise my hand, I wait. My teacher will see me. She will call on me. when it is my turn. It is okay if I. need a moment to remember.

When I raise my hands hand, I wait wait. My teacher will see me. She will call on me. when it is my turn. It is okay if I. need a moment to remember.

Finding My Voice

Raise hand, then wait. Teacher sees me. She calls my turn. It is okay to remember.

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wait wait
Portrait of sammy
hopeful
Trying a New Way
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classroom

Trying a New Way

Today, I have a new idea. I want to tell my teacher about it. I can try to raise my hand quietly. My teacher will see me. and ask what I want.

Today, I have a new idea. I want to tell my teacher about it. I can try to raise my hand quietly. My teacher will see me. and ask what I want.

Trying a New Way

New idea today. Tell my teacher. I can try raising my hand. Teacher will ask.

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Portrait of sammy
proud
Growing My Sharing Skills
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classroom

Growing My Sharing Skills

I feel good when I share my thoughts. My friends also get a turn. My teacher is happy to hear from everyone. Every day, I am getting. better at sharing my ideas.

I feel good good when I share my thoughts. My friends friends also get a turn. My teacher is happy to hear from everyone. Every day, I am getting. better at sharing my ideas.

Growing My Sharing Skills

I feel good sharing. Friends get turns. Teacher is happy. I am getting better.

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