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I am good at listening when my tummy growls. I know that growl means I am hungry. My body sends me messages every single day. I have always been good at noticing some of them. Taking a deep breath or a quiet break can help.
My tummy growls. That means I am hungry. My body talks to me every day. I notice some messages.
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listen At school, my body sometimes sends a different kind of message. My heart might beat faster during a hard test. My tummy might feel tight when something is confusing. I am not always sure what to do next.
school, my body sometimes sends a different kind of message. My heart might beat faster during a hard test. My tummy might feel tight when something is confusing. I am not always sure what to do next. At school my body sends messages. My heart beats fast. My tummy feels tight. I am not sure what to do.
school bubble My teacher knows that bodies send important messages. It is okay to feel something and need a moment. There is a way to let my teacher know. Raising my hand is one way to share what I feel. A raised hand shows my teacher I need support.
teacher knows that bodies send important messages. It is okay to feel something and need a moment. There is a way to let my teacher know. Raising my hand is one way to share what I feel. A raised hand shows my teacher I need support. My teacher knows about body messages. It is okay to feel something. I raise my hand. That shows my teacher I need help.
teacher After I raise my hand, I wait for my turn. Other children wait for their turn too. When my teacher turns to me, I get to ask. I can try raising my hand and asking for help.
wait for my turn. Other children wait for their turn too. When my teacher turns to me, I get to ask. I can try raising my hand and asking for help. I raise my hand. I wait my turn. My teacher turns to me. I ask for help.
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timer One day at school, my tummy feels tight and heavy. I remember what my teacher showed me. I raise my hand and wait quietly. My teacher turns to me and listens. Together, we figure out what my body is saying.
My tummy feels tight. I raise my hand. I wait. My teacher comes. We figure it out together.
page-5 Now I know my body sends me helpful messages. Raising my hand, waiting, and asking is how I get help. My teacher and I are a team. Listening to my body and asking for help is a strength. I am proud of what I have learned.
My body sends messages. I raise my hand. I wait. I ask. I am proud.
bubble wait Take a moment. You can take some slow, deep breaths when you feel ready.
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