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I Raise My Hand When Feelings Feel Big
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Portrait of sammy
proud
I Raise My Hand When Feelings Feel Big
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living room

I Raise My Hand When Feelings Feel Big

I am Sammy. ,I have feelings. ,Everyone has feelings too.

I am Sammy. ,I have feelings. ,Everyone has feelings too.

My Feelings

I am Sammy. I have feelings. Everyone has feelings.

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Portrait of sammy
uncertain
Sometimes Feelings Feel Big
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playroom

Sometimes Feelings Feel Big

Sometimes I feel happy. ,Sometimes I feel sad or angry. ,Big feelings are sometimes confusing.

Sometimes I feel happy. ,Sometimes I feel sad or angry. ,Big feelings are sometimes confusing.

Big Feelings

Sometimes happy. Sometimes sad. Sometimes angry.

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Portrait of sammy
curious
What Feelings Feel Like Inside
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living room couch

What Feelings Feel Like Inside

Happy feels light and warm inside. ,Sad feels heavy inside. ,It is okay to have any feeling.

Happy feels light and warm inside. ,Sad feels heavy inside. ,It is okay to have any feeling.

Feelings Inside

Happy feels light. Sad feels heavy. It is okay.

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Portrait of sammy
calm
Angry Is a Feeling Too
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kitchen

Angry Is a Feeling Too

Angry feels hot and tight inside. ,Adults are nearby to help me. ,I can turn to an adult.

Angry feels hot and tight inside. ,Adults are nearby to help me. ,I can turn to an adult.

Angry Feelings

Angry feels hot. Adults help. I turn to an adult.

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Portrait of sammy
supported
Raising My Hand for Help
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living room armchair

Raising My Hand for Help

I can raise my hand for an adult. ,I can try to wait and ask. ,Adults are glad to help with feelings.

I can raise my hand for an adult. ,I can try to wait and ask. ,Adults are glad to help with feelings.

Ask for Help

Raise my hand. Wait. Ask. Adults help.

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Portrait of sammy
proud
I Know My Feelings Now
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front yard

I Know My Feelings Now

Now I know my feelings. ,I can ask for help. ,Feelings are part of everyone.

Now I know my feelings. ,I can ask for help. ,Feelings are part of everyone.

I Know My Feelings

I know my feelings. I ask for help.

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