My Predictable Day
I like knowing what happens next. My morning routine helps me feel ready. I enjoy my art time after breakfast. I know when it is time to play with my cars.
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I like knowing what happens next. My morning routine helps me feel ready. I enjoy my art time after breakfast. I know when it is time to play with my cars.
I like knowing what's next. My routine helps me. I like art after breakfast. I know when to play cars.
Sometimes, plans change without warning. Today, my train play was cut short. My grown-up said we needed to leave early. This made my body feel tight and hot.
Plans can change fast. My train play stopped. We had to leave early. My body felt tight.
When plans change, my brain gets a surprise. My body might want to escape the new situation. It is okay to feel confused or upset. My grown-up helps me understand these feelings.
Changes surprise my brain. My body wants to escape. It is okay to feel upset. My grown-up helps me.
I can ask for a quiet break when I feel overwhelmed. Taking a few deep breaths can help my body calm down. My grown-up can sit with me. We can talk about the new plan.
I can ask for a break. Deep breaths help me calm. My grown-up sits with me. We talk about new plans.
Today, we stopped at the store unexpectedly. My body felt tight again, but I remembered to breathe. I can try to ask my grown-up for help. They can remind me about the new plan.
We stopped at the store. My body felt tight. I remembered to breathe. I can try to ask for help. They tell me the new plan.
I am learning to manage unexpected changes. My grown-ups are proud of my efforts. I am finding ways to feel calm and safe. Every day, I am getting better at. understanding my feelings and asking for help.
I am learning about changes. My grown-ups are proud. I find ways to feel calm. I am getting better every day.
Take a moment. You can take some slow, deep breaths when you feel ready.
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