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We Go in if invited
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Portrait of sammy
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My Friendly Greetings
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Front yard

My Friendly Greetings

I like saying hello to my neighbors. I know many people in my neighborhood. This happens when I am outside playing. My family helps me learn their names.

I like saying hello to my neighbors. I know many people in my neighborhood. This happens when I am outside playing. My family helps me learn their names.

My Friendly Greetings

I say hello to neighbors. I know many people. I play outside. My family helps me.

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Portrait of sammy
curious
When Homes Are Different
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Sidewalk near neighbor's house

When Homes Are Different

Sometimes, I see a neighbor's door open. I might want to go inside to visit. This happens when I am walking by their house. Their house looks interesting from the outside.

Sometimes, I see a neighbor's door open. I might want to go inside to visit. This happens when I am walking by their house. Their house looks interesting from the outside.

When Homes Are Different

I see an open door. I want to go in. I walk by their house. It looks interesting.

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Portrait of sammy
thoughtful
Learning About Invitations
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Living room

Learning About Invitations

People's homes are private places for them. We go inside only if someone invites us. This is important for everyone's comfort. My family helps me understand this idea.

People's homes are private places for them. We go inside only if someone invites us. This is important for everyone's comfort. My family helps me understand this idea.

Learning About Invitations

Homes are private. We go in if invited. This keeps people comfortable. My family teaches me.

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Portrait of sammy
calm
How to Ask and Wait
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Kitchen

How to Ask and Wait

If I want to visit, I. can ask an adult to help me. We can wait for an invitation together. It is okay to feel sad. if I cannot go inside right now. My family can help me find other fun things to do.

If I want to visit, I. can ask an adult adult to help me. We can wait for an invitation together. It is okay to feel sad. if I cannot go inside right now. My family can help me find other fun things to do.

How to Ask and Wait

I can ask an adult to visit. We wait for an invite. It's okay to feel sad. My family helps me.

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Portrait of sammy
hopeful
Trying a New Way
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Front porch

Trying a New Way

When I see a neighbor, I can try to wave hello first. I can ask my adult, "May I please visit? " My adult will help me understand the answer. We can share a smile with our neighbors.

When I see a neighbor, I can try to wave wave hello first. I can ask my adult, "May I please visit? " My adult will help me understand the answer. We can share a smile with our neighbors.

Trying a New Way

I can wave hello. I can ask my adult, "Please visit? " My adult helps me. We share smiles.

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Portrait of sammy
proud
My Growing Understanding
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Park playground

My Growing Understanding

I am learning about visiting friends and neighbors. I am getting better at waiting for an invitation. My family helps me learn new social rules. Every day, I am getting better at understanding private spaces.

I am learning about visiting friends and neighbors. I am getting better at waiting for an invitation. My family helps me learn new social rules. Every day, I am getting better at understanding private spaces.

My Growing Understanding

I learn about visiting. I wait for invites. My family teaches me rules. I understand private spaces better.

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