What to do:

1. Teach your child this song--I'm Glad to Be Me (Tune: "Happy Birthday"):

   I'm glad to be me, I'm glad to be me.
   I'm growing and learning,
   I'm glad to be ME! (Child shouts her name)

2. A family member can then lead everyone in singing the following verse as a response.:

   She's glad to be (your child's name),
   She's glad to be (child's name).
   She's growing and learning,
   She's glad to be (child's name).

3. You don't have to wait for a birthday to sing this song. Your child is growing and learning everyday. Find something to be glad about and sing about it.

Let's Talk: Ideas to Explore Together.

• What did you learn today?
• Is it fun to be growing and learning?
• Do you like to sing?

Useful information:

While you are having fun together, this activity helps your child develop listening and language skills.