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My Morning Routine Steps
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Sammy's bedroom

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I am good at remembering numbers and patterns. I enjoy listening to music in my room. I like when things are organized and clear. My brain is very good at learning new things.

I am good at remembering numbers and patterns. I enjoy listening to music in my room. I like when things are organized and clear. My brain is very good at learning new things.

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I remember numbers well. I like music in my room. I like things clear. My brain learns new things.

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Portrait of sammy
anxious
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Sammy's bedroom doorway

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Sometimes, mornings can feel very busy. There are many steps to get ready for school. My brain might feel overwhelmed by all the tasks. It can be hard to know where to start.

Sometimes, mornings can feel very busy. There are many steps to get ready for school. My brain might feel overwhelmed by all the tasks. It can be hard to know where to start.

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Mornings can feel busy. Many steps to get ready. My brain feels overwhelmed. Hard to start.

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Portrait of sammy
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Sammy's living room

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When mornings feel too big, I can remember my robot friends. Robots follow steps one at a time. It is okay if I need a small break. A short break can help my brain feel calm.

When mornings feel too big, I can remember my robot friends. Robots follow steps one at a time. It is okay if I need a small break. A short break can help my brain feel calm.

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Mornings feel big. I think of robots. Robots take one step. It is okay to take a break. A break helps me feel calm.

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Portrait of sammy
thoughtful
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bathroom

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I can think about the next step, like brushing my teeth. I might take a deep breath to feel ready. My family is there to help me remember. They can show me the next number in my routine.

I can think think about the next step, like brushing my teeth. I might take a deep breath to feel ready. My family is there to help me remember. They can show me the next number in my routine.

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I think of the next step, like teeth. I take a deep breath. My family helps me remember. They show the next number.

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Portrait of sammy
supported
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kitchen

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When I feel stuck, I can try to ask for help. An adult can gently remind me of the next step. We can look at my morning list together. This helps me keep moving forward.

When I feel stuck, I can try to ask for help. An adult can gently remind me of the next step. We can look at my morning list together. This helps me keep moving forward.

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If I feel stuck, I can try asking for help. An adult reminds me of the next step. We look at my list. This helps me move forward.

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front yard

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I am learning new ways to manage my mornings. Taking a break helps me feel ready for school. My brain is getting stronger every day. I feel proud of my morning progress.

I am learning new ways to manage my mornings. Taking a break helps me feel ready for school. My brain is getting stronger every day. I feel proud of my morning progress.

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I am learning about mornings. Taking a break helps me get ready. My brain gets stronger. I feel proud of my progress.

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