My Body Has a Bubble
I love my friends at school. My body feels warm when friends are near. I am a warm and caring friend.
Illustrations still show Sammy.
One-time per story. Takes about 2 minutes.
● Reading...
classroom at morning arrival
My Body Has a Bubble
I love my friends. My body feels warm. I am a caring friend.
boy 
bubble 
● Reading...
classroom near Mara's desk
Something Feels Different
One morning, I squeeze close to Mara. My body loves that close, warm feeling. Mara steps back and looks away. I feel puzzled inside my body.
One morning, I squeeze 
close to Mara. My body loves that close, warm feeling. Mara steps back and looks away. I feel puzzled inside my body.
close to Mara. My body loves that close, warm feeling. Mara steps back and looks away. I feel puzzled inside my body. Something Feels Different
I squeeze close to Mara. Mara steps back. I feel puzzled.
boy close 
girl 
uncomfortable 
● Reading...
classroom reading corner
Every Body Has a Bubble
My teacher sits beside me in the corner. Every body has a sensory bubble around it. The bubble helps each body feel safe. It is okay to not know this.
My teacher sits beside me in the corner. Every body has a sensory bubble around it. The bubble helps each body feel safe. It is okay to not know this.
Every Body Has a Bubble
Every body has a sensory bubble. The bubble helps us feel safe. It is okay.
girl 
back 
question 
● Reading...
classroom open floor space near the whiteboard
The Arm-Stretch Trick
My teacher shows me the arm-stretch trick. I stretch my arm all the way out. That space is my sensory bubble. I can try the arm-stretch trick.
My teacher shows me the arm-stretch trick. I stretch my 
arm all the way out. That space is my sensory bubble. I can try the arm-stretch trick.
arm all the way out. That space is my sensory bubble. I can try the arm-stretch trick. Teacher: "One arm's length — just right!"
The Arm-Stretch Trick
I stretch my arm out wide. That is my sensory bubble. I can try this.
teacher arm 
good 
● Reading...
classroom circle time rug
Trying at Circle Time
Circle time begins on the big rug. I stretch my arm before sitting down. Mara sits beside me and smiles. My body feels calm and settled today.
Circle time begins on the big rug. I stretch my arm before sitting down. Mara sits beside me and smiles. My body feels calm and settled today.
Trying at Circle Time
I stretch my arm first. Mara smiles beside me. My body feels calm.
boy 
children good 
● Reading...
sunny school playground
My Bubble Helps Us Both
Mara waves to me on the playground. My body now knows about sensory bubbles. I feel proud walking toward my friend. Mara and I laugh and play together.
Mara waves to me on the playground. My body now knows about sensory bubbles. I feel 
proud walking toward my friend. Mara and I laugh and play together.
bubbles. I feel proud walking toward my friend. Mara and I laugh and play together. Mara: "Come play with me, Sammy!"
My Bubble Helps Us Both
Mara waves to me. My body knows about bubbles. I feel proud.
boy bubble 
friends proud Let's take a breath
Breathe in...
Take a moment. You can take some slow, deep breaths when you feel ready.
