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I want Hotel
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Portrait of sammy
proud
My Daily Routines
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my bedroom

My Daily Routines

I know many things about my day. I know when it is time for breakfast. I also know when it is. time to play with my train set. I am good at following my daily schedule.

I know many things about my day. I know when it is time for breakfast. I also know when it is. time to play with my train set. I am good at following my daily schedule.

My Daily Routines

I know my daily schedule. I know breakfast time. I know train play time. I follow my schedule well.

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Portrait of sammy
excited
Thinking About Vacation
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living room

Thinking About Vacation

Mummy and Daddy told me about our hotel trip. We will go next Wednesday. That is seven days away from today. I feel very excited to go on vacation.

Mummy and Daddy told me about our hotel trip. We will go next Wednesday. That is seven days away from today. I feel very excited to go on vacation.

Thinking About Vacation

Mummy and Daddy told me. We go to a hotel next Wednesday. That is seven days away. I am very excited.

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Portrait of sammy
curious
Looking at the Calendar
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kitchen

Looking at the Calendar

I want to pack my suitcase right now. Mummy showed me our calendar. We can see the days until our trip. It is okay to feel excited about vacation.

I want to pack my suitcase right now. Mummy showed me our calendar. We can see the days until our trip. It is okay to feel excited about vacation.

Looking at the Calendar

I want to pack my suitcase. Mummy showed the calendar. We see trip days. Feeling excited is okay.

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Portrait of sammy
thoughtful
Things to Do While Waiting
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my playroom

Things to Do While Waiting

Mummy helps me mark off each day. We can talk about what to pack later. I can also play with my trains or listen to music. There are fun things to do each day.

Mummy helps me mark off each day. We can talk talk about what to pack later. I can also play with my trains or listen to music. There are fun things to do each day.

Things to Do While Waiting

Mummy marks days. We talk about packing later. I can play trains. I can listen to music. Fun things happen daily.

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Portrait of sammy
hopeful
Asking for Help
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living room

Asking for Help

When I really want to go, I can try to ask Mummy. I can say, "Mummy, please tell me about the hotel. " She can help me remember the calendar. We can share our excitement together.

When I really want to go, I can try to ask Mummy. I can say, "Mummy, please tell me about the hotel. " She can help me remember the calendar. We can share our excitement together.

Asking for Help

When I want to go, I can try asking Mummy. I can say, "Mummy, please tell me. " She helps me with the calendar. We share excitement.

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Portrait of sammy
calm
Learning to Wait Patiently
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my bedroom

Learning to Wait Patiently

I am learning to wait for special things. I can look at the calendar with Mummy. I can ask about the hotel trip. Every day, I am getting better at waiting for fun times.

I am learning to wait wait for special things. I can look at the calendar with Mummy. I can ask about the hotel trip. Every day, I am getting better at waiting for fun times.

Learning to Wait Patiently

I am learning to wait. I look at the calendar with Mummy. I can ask about the hotel. I get better at waiting.

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