A Slow Breath Helps When the Line Feels Long
I like going to the store with Mom. We walk through the big glass doors together. I am good at finding the foods our family loves. Mom smiles when I spot something on the list.
Illustrations still show Sammy.
One-time per story. Takes about 2 minutes.
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store entrance
At the Store with Mom
I go to the store with Mom. I find the foods we need. Mom smiles.
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store checkout area, back of a long queue
The Line Is Very Long
The checkout line at the store can be very long. Many people are standing and waiting in front of us. My body feels restless and wants a break. The wait feels like it goes on and on.
The checkout line at the store can be very long. Many people are standing and waiting in front of us. My body feels restless and wants a break. The wait feels like it goes on and on.
The Long Line
The line is very long. Many people are waiting. My body feels hard.
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checkout queue, mid-line
Mom Knows How to Help
Mom sees when the wait starts to feel hard. It is okay for the wait to feel hard sometimes. Mom knows a quiet way to help me feel calm. She shows me how to breathe slowly in and out.
Mom sees when the wait starts to feel hard. It is okay for the wait to feel hard sometimes. Mom knows a quiet way to help me feel calm. She shows me how to breathe slowly in and out.
Mom Helps
The wait feels hard. It is okay. Mom helps me feel calm. She shows me to breathe.
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checkout queue, breathing moment
Taking a Breath Break
I can try taking one slow breath when waiting feels hard. Mom breathes in with me and breathes out with me. The slow breath helps my body start to feel calm.
I can try taking one slow breath when waiting feels hard. Mom breathes in with me and breathes out with me. The slow breath helps my body start to feel calm.
Breathing Together
I take a slow breath. Mom breathes with me. My body feels calm.
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checkout queue, near the front
The Line Keeps Moving
Mom is right beside me the whole time. I breathe in slowly and breathe out slowly. My body feels a little calmer with each breath. The line is moving forward now.
Mom is right beside me the whole time. I breathe in slowly and breathe out slowly. My body feels a little calmer with each breath. The line is moving forward now.
Moving Forward
Mom is beside me. I breathe slowly. The line moves forward.
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store exit
I Made It Through the Line
We make it through the whole line together. I feel proud of how I handled the long wait. Mom gives me a big warm smile. Next time, I know breathing can help me feel calm.
We make it through the whole line together. I feel proud of how I handled the long wait. Mom gives me a big warm smile. Next time, I know breathing can help me feel calm.
I Did It!
We made it! I feel proud. Mom smiles. Breathing helped me.
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story scene
Page 7
I can try one small step at a time. I'm getting closer to the front of the line. I'm proud of myself for waiting. My mom is proud of me too.
I can try one small step at a time. I'm getting closer to the front of the line. I'm proud of myself for waiting. My mom is proud of me too.
Page 7
I can try one small step at a time.
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story scene
Page 8
I can try one small step at a time. It is okay to keep practicing. I learned that waiting in line is not so bad. My mom helped me, and I'm grateful for her support.
I can try one small step at a time. It is okay to keep practicing. I learned that waiting in line is not so bad. My mom helped me, and I'm grateful for her support.
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I can try one small step at a time.
good Let's take a breath
Breathe in...
Take a moment. You can take some slow, deep breaths when you feel ready.
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