GROWING UP

6. to pay attention and not get distracted, especially when studying or practicing.
7. to repeat an activity many times so you get better (like reading a story every day).
8. chores: to do small helpful jobs at home, like tidying your room or setting the table.
9. to reach your goal and do well, like finishing a difficult project.
12. better choices: picking actions that are healthier, safer, and kind—like choosing to eat healthy or rest instead of staying up late.
15. work from school that you do outside class to keep learning.
16. others: to support people around you when they need you, like sharing or encouraging a friend.
18. yourself: to check how well you can do something by doing a small task or answering questions.
19. a regular daily plan (like brushing teeth, eating, school time, and bedtime).

1. rest your body needs at night to grow, heal, and feel energized.
2. care of: to look after someone or something, like keeping yourself clean and healthy.
3. acting in a careful way—doing your part and not letting others down.
4. time: to plan your day so you do important things first (schoolwork, chores, and rest).
5. to spend time learning, reading, and reviewing so you understand better.
6. rules: to obey the rules at school and at home so everyone stays safe and can learn.
10. to become different over time (for example, your body grows or your habits become better).
11. to get better than before, such as improving your grades or your sports skills.
13. up to become older and more mature; you learn how to handle more things by yourself.
14. to pick up new information or skills, like learning new words in class.
17. to find something hard and need extra effort to understand or do it.