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When I smile and coo back and forth with a special adult,I am learning I can make people respond and that I am lovable.
When I play with my hands and feet,
I am learning that those things are part of me and I make them move.
When I turn an object over and over,
I am learning that objects look different on the other side.
When I make my mobile move by kicking the crib,
I am learning I can make things happen by moving my body.
When I crawl into small nooks and crannies,
I am learning where I fit and about shapes and sizes.
When I push objects off the high chair tray,
I am learning that things fall downward and are still there, even when I cannot see them.
When I fill and dump containers,
I am learning that I can make exciting things happen.
When I crawl up and down steps,
I am learning to coordinate my arms and legs and balance.
When I push, pull, and haul objects,
I am learning how heavy objects are and how they move.
When I play peek-a-boo,
I am learning that things and people exist even when I cannot see them
When I lift flaps,
I am learning to hide things and make them reappear.
When I look at books,
I ...