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Apr 2023
5m 58s

Motivating Students

Sarah Marshall
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I remember when I first had my babies, I was astounded at how much they practiced. Without me doing anything to encourage them! When they learned to use their voice they would lie in their cot and experiment with slides and sounds. When they learned to roll they would roll at any opportunity, when learning to crawl they kept practicing, same with walking, ... Show More
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