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When I Wonder What I Am Feeling
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Portrait of sammy
proud
I Notice Things
● Reading...
Sammy's bedroom

I Notice Things

My name is Sammy. I am good at noticing things around me. I notice sounds, colours, and how my body feels. Noticing is something I am already good at.

My name is Sammy. I am good at noticing things around me. I notice sounds, colours, and how my body feels. Noticing is something I am already good at.

I Notice

My name is Sammy. I notice things. I notice sounds. I notice how my body feels.

bubble bubble
calm calm
Portrait of sammy
uncertain
A Feeling With No Name
● Reading...
classroom, morning circle on the rug

A Feeling With No Name

At school, feelings sometimes arrive without warning. Sometimes I do not know the name of the feeling. My tummy might feel tight, or my face might feel warm. I wait quietly, but I feel confused inside.

At school school, feelings sometimes arrive without warning. Sometimes I do not know the name of the feeling. My tummy might feel tight, or my face might feel warm. I wait quietly, but I feel confused inside.

A Big Feeling

At school a feeling comes. I do not know its name. My tummy feels tight. I wait and feel confused.

school school
Portrait of sammy
curious
Feelings Have Names
● Reading...
classroom, small group table near the window

Feelings Have Names

My teacher tells me that every feeling has a name. Happy feelings can make my chest feel light and warm. Worried feelings might make my stomach feel tight or fluttery. It is okay to take time finding the right word.

My teacher tells me that every feeling has a name. happy Happy feelings can make my chest feel light and warm. Worried feelings might make my stomach feel tight or fluttery. It is okay to take time finding the right word.

Every Feeling Has a Name

Every feeling has a name. Happy feels light and warm. Worried feels tight. It is okay to take time.

happy happy
Portrait of sammy
engaged
Raising My Hand
● Reading...
school counsellor's room

Raising My Hand

My school counsellor shows me how to raise my hand. When I raise my hand, I get my turn to share. My team is always there to help me. I can try to ask for help with my feelings.

My school counsellor shows me how to raise my hand. When I raise my hand, I get my turn to share. My team is always there to help me. I can try to ask for help with my feelings.

Raise My Hand

I can raise my hand. I get a turn. My team helps me. I can try to ask.

timer timer
help help
Portrait of sammy
brave
I Try It
● Reading...
classroom, during a quiet work lesson

I Try It

One day in class, my tummy starts to feel tight. I raise my hand and wait for my turn. My teacher calls on me and I ask for help. My teacher helps me find the name of the feeling.

One day in class, my tummy starts to feel tight. I raise my hand and wait for my turn. My teacher calls on me and I ask for help. My teacher helps me find the name of the feeling.

I Try

My tummy feels tight. I raise my hand. I wait my turn. I ask for help. My teacher helps me.

wait wait
Portrait of sammy
proud
I Am Growing
● Reading...
home, living room, evening

I Am Growing

I am learning that my feelings all have names. Each time I raise my hand, I grow a little braver. My family and teacher are proud of how I am growing. Learning about my feelings is something I keep getting better at.

I am learning that my feelings all have names. Each time I raise my hand, I grow a little braver. My family and teacher are proud of how I am growing. Learning about my feelings is something I keep getting better at.

I Am Growing

My feelings have names. I raise my hand. I am getting braver. My family is proud of me.

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