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When Feelings Feel Big, I Can Ask
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When Feelings Feel Big, I Can Ask
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Sammy's bedroom

When Feelings Feel Big, I Can Ask

My name is Sammy. ,I know when my body feels something. ,I notice feelings in my chest and tummy.

My name is Sammy. ,I know when my body feels something. ,I notice feelings in my chest and tummy.

When Feelings Feel Big, I Can Ask

I am Sammy. I notice my feelings.

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Portrait of sammy
anxious
Circle Time
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classroom circle area

Circle Time

Sometimes big feelings come during circle time. ,My tummy might feel tight and jumpy. ,It is hard to wait for my turn.

Sometimes big feelings come during circle time. ,My tummy might feel tight and jumpy. ,It is hard to wait for my turn.

Circle Time

Feelings come. I wait my turn. It is hard.

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Portrait of sammy
curious
A Helpful Idea
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classroom, beside the teacher

A Helpful Idea

My teacher knows feelings can feel very big. ,Raising my hand is a way to ask. ,I can try to raise my hand.

My teacher knows feelings can feel very big. ,Raising my hand is a way to ask. ,I can try to raise my hand.

A Helpful Idea

Teacher knows. I raise my hand. I ask.

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Portrait of sammy
calm
Grown-Ups Are Here
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school hallway quiet corner

Grown-Ups Are Here

The grown-ups at school want to help me. ,They wait with me when feelings feel big. ,It is okay to ask a grown-up.

The grown-ups at school want to help me. ,They wait with me when feelings feel big. ,It is okay to ask a grown-up.

Grown-Ups Are Here

Grown-ups help me. It is okay to ask.

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Portrait of sammy
hopeful
Sammy Tries
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classroom circle area

Sammy Tries

At circle time, I feel something tight inside. ,I raise my hand and wait my turn. ,My teacher walks over and checks on me.

At circle time, I feel something tight inside. ,I raise my hand and wait my turn. ,My teacher walks over and checks on me.

Sammy Tries

I raise my hand. I wait. Teacher comes.

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Portrait of sammy
proud
Sammy Is Growing
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home living room, evening

Sammy Is Growing

I am learning to ask when feelings come. ,The people who care for me feel proud. ,My feelings and I are doing so well.

I am learning to ask when feelings come. ,The people who care for me feel proud. ,My feelings and I are doing so well.

Sammy Is Growing

I ask for help. People feel proud of me.

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