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Description
Special words are positive words that tell you, you can BE anything and DO anything. They make you feel LOVED and SPECIAL.
Maggie found lots of things difficult, especially new things. Every time she didn’t manage to do something right, she wanted to quit. But that was until she learned the meaning of a very special word that told her she could learn to do anything! As long as she didn't stop trying...
Activities
Understanding Big Words
In the book, Maggie learns the word perseverance means not giving up, even when something is hard. On a piece of paper, have your child copy the word...
Learn Something New!
Maggie learns that by persevering, you can learn new things that seemed too hard at first. She learns how to ride her bike, bake cookies, solve hard ...
Play Catch!
Play a game of catch with your child. Start by standing very close to each other, tossing a ball back and forth. After a few turns, take a step away ...