GROWING UP

2. to repeat an activity many times so you get better (like reading a story every day).
4. to pay attention and not get distracted, especially when studying or practicing
6. time: to plan your day so you do important things first (schoolwork, chores, and rest).
7. others: to support people around you when they need you, like sharing or encouraging a friend.
8. rules: to obey the rules at school and at home so everyone stays safe and can learn.
10. care of: to look after someone or something, like keeping yourself clean and healthy.
11. to become different over time (for example, your body grows or your habits become better).
13. to reach your goal and do well, like finishing a difficult project.
14. yourself: to check how well you can do something by doing a small task or answering questions.
15. up to become older and more mature; you learn how to handle more things by yourself.
16. chores: to do small helpful jobs at home, like tidying your room or setting the table.

1. acting in a careful way—doing your part and not letting others down.
3. to find something hard and need extra effort to understand or do it.
5. to get better than before, such as improving your grades or your sports skills.
9. to pick up new information or skills, like learning new words in class.
12. work from school that you do outside class to keep learning.
13. to spend time learning, reading, and reviewing so you understand better.