Written by Julia Cook and

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Milestone Moment: Joey is getting better at taking turns in games. 

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“Yes, I can!”
“I don’t think so…”
“But I’m a STAR!”
“Of course you are…”
“…and I’m your teacher.
It’s my job to teach you 
how to play fair.
Let others be fi rst, and 
show them you care.” 

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Today, we even got to use safety scissors at school.
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Milestone Moment: Joey practices using safety scissors (age 4 milestone) at school.

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My teacher said I am 
AMAZING
at cutting.

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When my dad got home, I wanted to show him what I did.
“I don’t think you can reach that all by yourself,” said my dad.
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Milestone Moment: Joey points to show others something interesting (age 18-month milestone). 

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“Yes, I can!”
“I don’t think so…”
“But I’m a STAR!”
“Of course you are…”
“…and I’m your dad. 
It’s my job to keep you safe 
from all harm, 
and climbing too high is
cause for alarm!
Let me get your picture 
down for you. 
I can’t wait to see what you’ve 
learned how to do!”

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Guess what I can do?
I can make circles, 
and I do an 
AMAZING
job.
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Milestone Moment: Joey can copy a circle. 

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And I can read, too! I am an 
AMAZING
reader.
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Milestone Moment: Joey tells a story (age 4 milestone) while pretending to read. 

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Uses safety scissors
Tells a story
Plays make-believe
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Today was an extra special day.
Th is aft ernoon, I got to go see 
my doctor for a checkup.
My mom and dad told her about all the things 
I can do now that I’m 3. Th e doctor was happy 
with how 
AMAZING
I can be.
Shows concern for
a crying friend
Builds towers 
with blocks
Shows 
independence
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Before dinner, my mom and I baked cookies.
“You can’t eat just cookies for dinner!” says my mom.