When School Feels Too Loud for Me
I am curious about new places. I like to explore and discover. I am brave when things are new.
Illustrations still show Sammy.
One-time per story. Takes about 2 minutes.
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Sammy's bedroom
I Am Curious
I am curious. I like new places. I am brave.
school 
nervous 
mom 
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School entrance hallway
The Hallway Is Very Loud
Today is my first day of school. The hallway has many children in it. The sounds are loud and very big. My tummy feels tight and different.
Today is my first day of school. The hallway has many children in it. The sounds are loud and very big. My tummy feels tight and different.
The Hallway
Today is my first day. The hallway is loud. My tummy feels tight.
classroom 
teacher 
happy 
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Classroom calm corner
The Calm Corner
It is okay to need a break. My teacher knows a quiet spot. She shows me the calm corner today. I breathe slowly in the quiet place.
It is okay to need a break. My teacher knows a quiet spot. She shows me the calm corner today. I breathe slowly in the quiet place.
Teacher: "Sammy, this is our calm corner."
Calm Corner
It is okay. Teacher shows a calm corner. I breathe slowly.
boy 
friends 
wave 
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Calm corner beanbag
Breathing Helps
I breathe in and then breathe out. Each breath helps my body feel calmer. The tight feeling in my tummy fades. I feel ready to go back soon.
I breathe in and then breathe out. Each breath helps my body feel calmer. The tight feeling in my tummy fades. I feel ready to go back soon.
Breathe In. Breathe Out.
Breathe in. Breathe out. My tummy feels better. I feel ready.
draw 
hand-up 
good 
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Classroom after lunch
Asking for Help
After lunch, the classroom gets louder. I feel my tummy getting tight again. I can try asking my teacher for help. She walks with me to the corner. I breathe and feel calm once more.
After lunch, the classroom gets louder. I feel my tummy getting tight again. I can try asking my teacher for help. She walks with me to the corner. I breathe and feel calm once more.
Sammy: "I need a break, please."
Teacher: "The calm corner is right here, Sammy."
I Ask for Help
Classroom is loud. My tummy feels tight. I ask for help. Teacher walks with me. I breathe and feel calm.
bell mom 
proud 
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School gate at afternoon pickup
A Brave First Day
School is over for today. I found a way through the loud parts. Asking for help felt brave. I know where the calm corner is. Tomorrow the calm corner will be there.
School is over for today. I found a way through the loud parts. Asking for 
help felt brave. I know where the calm corner is. Tomorrow the calm corner will be there.
help felt brave. I know where the calm corner is. Tomorrow the calm corner will be there. Mom: "Sammy had a brave first day!"
Brave Day!
School is over. I asked for help. That felt brave. I know for tomorrow.
help proud 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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