SUMMARY:
The writer recounts early memories from ages three to eight, including first experiences of school, church, a circus, a fair, and a picnic. They mention their first teacher, Miss Smith, a primer about a cat, and enjoying music and games.
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I have a very good memory for a boy
of my age. I can remember things that
happened when I was only three years old.
I remember the first time I went to school.
I was only four years old then and I
remember how I cried because I did not
want to stay. I remember the first
teacher I had. Her name was Miss
Smith. She was very kind to me.
I remember the first book I had.
It was a primer. I remember the
first lesson I learned. It was
about a cat. I remember the first
time I went to church. I was
only five years old then. I remember
how I liked to hear the music.
I remember the first time I went
to a circus. I was only six years
old then. I remember how I liked
to see the animals. I remember
the first time I went to a fair.
I was only seven years old then.
I remember how I liked to see
the things that were there.
I remember the first time I went
to a picnic. I was only eight
years old then. I remember how
I liked to play games.