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My First Day at Big School
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Portrait of sammy
happy
Sammy holding Mom's hand at the front door with his backpack
● Reading...
Sammy bedroom at home

My First Day at Big School

I like to try new games at home. I am good at building tall towers. I feel happy when I play here. I know my toys and my room.

I like to try new games at home. I am good at building tall towers. I feel happy when I play here. I know my toys and my room.

My First Day at Big School

I like new games. I build tall towers. I feel happy here. I know my toys.

school school
nervous nervous
mom mom
Portrait of sammy
nervous
Sammy's teacher greeting him at the classroom door
● Reading...
School entrance with front doors

A New Place

Today I go to big school. New sounds are happening all around me. Many children are walking inside. My tummy feels a little bit fluttery.

Today I go to big school. New sounds are happening all around me. Many children are walking inside. My tummy feels a little bit fluttery.

A New Place

Today is big school. New sounds happen. Many children walk. My tummy feels funny.

classroom classroom
teacher teacher
happy happy
Portrait of sammy
cautious-curious
Sammy at his desk waving to a new classmate
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Long school hallway

Finding My Classroom

I walk down the hallway. There are many new classrooms. I see my adult helping me. It is okay if new places feel big. I can look for a quiet space.

I walk down the hallway. There are many new classrooms. I see my adult helping me. It is okay if new places feel big. I can look for a quiet space.

Finding My Classroom

I walk in the hall. Many new rooms. My adult helps me. It is okay if new places feel big. I can look for quiet.

boy boy
friends friends
wave wave
Portrait of sammy
settling-in
Sammy raising his hand to show his dinosaur drawing
● Reading...
Bright classroom with small desks

Ways to Feel Calm

My teacher shows me my spot. Sometimes my body feels wiggly. I can take a deep breath. My teacher can help me find a break.

My teacher shows me my spot. Sometimes my body feels wiggly. I can take a deep breath. My teacher can help me find a break.

Ways to Feel Calm

Teacher shows my spot. Body feels wiggly. I can take a breath. Teacher can help me.

draw draw
hand-up hand-up
good good
Portrait of sammy
growing-confident
Sammy running to Mom at the school gate, showing his drawing
● Reading...
Classroom circle time reading corner

Trying New Tools

The story is sometimes loud. My teacher is nearby. I can try to raise my hand. I can ask for a quiet break. My teacher will understand.

The story is sometimes loud. My teacher is nearby. I can try to raise my hand. I can ask for a quiet break. My teacher will understand.

Trying New Tools

Story is loud. Teacher is near. I can try to ask. Ask for a break. Teacher will understand.

bell bell
mom mom
proud proud
Portrait of sammy
happy
A Good Day at School
● Reading...
School playground exit

A Good Day at School

School is finished for today. I learned new ways to feel calm. I can ask for help from my teacher. I had a good first day!

School is finished for today. I learned new ways to feel calm. I can ask for help from my teacher. I had a good first day!

A Good Day at School

School is finished. I learned new ways. I can ask for help. I had a good day!

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