
Amazing to Me
When Julia and her family do a special art activity together, Julia finds a way to add her own amazing touch!
In this story, Julia’s mom teaches Julia and Samuel a new creative skill—a skill she learned from her grandmother many years before. As they create, Julia explores at her own pace and finds a new way to express herself, adding her own amazing touch.
There’s likely something special in your family—familial traits, particular interests, skills or recipes passed down through generations—that may be just the spark your child needs. As you read, consider how you might help your child find ways to express themselves more fully. You might invite them to make music or cook alongside you. Offering novel experiences, such as outings to museums, concerts, or even the library can begin to plant the idea that there are endless ways to discover and share just how amazing they are.
Above all, be ready to receive the ways your child may surprise and delight you. For some children, it may take weeks, months, or even years for them to show you just how much they’ve observed, absorbed, and enjoyed alongside you. Never underestimate your efforts or your child’s amazing abilities.

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