The Year of the Dragon: In With a Mighty Roar! I’m partial to signs. I make an effort to follow them and to encourage children to do the same. After all, they are there for a reason. From traffic signs to store signs to product labels or billboards, we are surrounded by signs. In language development, we call these signs environmental print , and they are often the first words that children learn to read. Stop. El Rey. Animal Crossing. Signs also come in other forms, somewhat more symbolic, mystical or suggested. Body language is an essential sign, and if you have ever not paid attention to its importance, you know what a mistake that was. Cloudy- grey skies: sure looks like it’s going to rain. Finding lost coins can be a sign, though somewhat difficult to act upon: Find a penny, pick it up, all day long you’ll have good luck; find a penny, let it lie, all your troubles pass you by. I’ve always struggled with weighing better...
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