Hal loves his sharp prickles.

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His prickles can help a friend scratch.

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Ava loves her soft wool.

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Her wool makes a cuddly pillow for her friends.

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Uri loves her strong wings.Rufus and Hal love

their furry paws.

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Jo and Ava love their sturdy hooves.

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They use them to pray.

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And … to tickle!

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FOR PARENTS

HELPING YOUR CHILD TAKE FIRST STEPS IN FAITHJust as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:12

YOUR DEVELOPING CHILDIt was a milestone moment when your baby discovered his or her hands and feet, and you probably laughed when they started to grab your face with great enthusiasm! By 12-14 months your child will begin to point to specific body parts and by their second birthday, they may be able to name and point to ten body parts! Even before they can say “nose,” “mouth,” or “feet” they can begin to learn the names of these body parts when you speak them aloud and point to them.

MAKING FAITH CONNECTIONSGod made all parts of our wonderful bodies. When you help your child learn about their body, be sure to tell them that God made them and God loves them. Saying things like, “God made your nose. Where is your nose?” or “God made your curly hair. Where is your hair?” reinforces that they were created purposefully by a loving God. As your child gets older, you can invite them to use their bodies to be kind and to help others

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TRY THIS Sing this song to the tune of “This is the Way We Brush Our Teeth.”

This is the way we blink our eyes, blink our eyes, blink our eyes.

This is the way we blink our eyes, praising God together.

Then add in different actions and body parts, such as “clap our hands,” “stomp our feet,” or “shake our heads.

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