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When I Want a Hotel
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Portrait of sammy
proud
Happy Holiday Memories
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Sammy's room

Happy Holiday Memories

In my room, on a sunny morning. I love looking at my photo album. It helps me remember holidays and special trips. We visit new places and have exciting adventures. Remembering these times makes me feel happy.

In my room, on a sunny morning. I love looking at my photo album. It helps me remember holidays and special trips. We visit new places and have exciting adventures. Remembering these times makes me feel happy.

Happy Holiday Memories

I love holidays and trips. New places are fun. I feel happy remembering them.

calm calm
Portrait of sammy
anxious
Feeling Bored at Home
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Living room

Feeling Bored at Home

Sometimes, in the quiet afternoon at home. I might feel a little bored. During these times, I think about hotels. The fun trips we had. I might say, 'I want a hotel! '

Sometimes, in the quiet afternoon at home home. I might feel a little bored. During these times, I think about hotels. The fun trips we had. I might say, 'I want a hotel! '

Feeling Bored at Home

Sometimes I get bored at home. I think about hotels. I say, 'I want a hotel! '

home home
Portrait of sammy
curious
Home Has Fun Too
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Kitchen

Home Has Fun Too

After school, while having a snack in the kitchen. I learn that hotels are for special trips. My family helps me see that home has many fun things too. I can try to ask an adult, 'What can we do? '

After school, while having a snack in the kitchen. I learn that hotels are for special trips. My family helps me see that home has many fun things too. I can try to ask an adult, 'What can we do? '

Home Has Fun Too

Hotels are for trips. Home has fun too. Family helps me. I can try to ask, 'What can we do? '

calm calm
Portrait of sammy
thoughtful
Asking for Ideas
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Playroom

Asking for Ideas

In my playroom, when I feel bored. I can remember to ask an adult for ideas. Asking politely for help is a good way to find fun. It is okay to feel bored sometimes.

In my playroom, when I feel bored. I can remember to ask an adult for ideas. Asking politely for help is a good way to find fun. It is okay to feel bored sometimes.

Asking for Ideas

When bored, I can ask for ideas. I can ask politely. It is okay to feel bored.

question question
Portrait of sammy
excited
Trying New Things
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Backyard

Trying New Things

In the bright afternoon, when I am in the backyard. I can ask an adult for ideas. I can wait for their suggestions, like playing with a ball. We can share fun activities together.

In the bright afternoon, when I am in the backyard. I can ask an adult for ideas. I can wait for their suggestions, like playing with a ball. We can share fun activities together.

Trying New Things

When bored, I can ask an adult. I can wait for ideas. We can share fun.

question question
Portrait of sammy
calm
Home Fun is Great
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Living room

Home Fun is Great

In the cozy living room, during the evening. I am learning that home has many exciting things to do. My family and I can find fun together. Every day, I am getting better at finding fun at home.

In the cozy living room, during the evening. I am learning that home home has many exciting things to do. My family and I can find fun together. Every day, I am getting better at finding fun at home home.

Home Fun is Great

Home has fun things. My family and I find fun. I am getting better at finding fun at home.

home home
Home

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