Before Stop Time, I Get a Warning
I love playing with my building blocks. My brain gets really focused when I am playing. Getting lost in play is something I am good at.
Illustrations still show Sammy.
One-time per story. Takes about 2 minutes.
● Reading...
Sammy's bedroom floor
I Love Playing
I love playing. My brain gets focused. I am good at play.
blocks ● Reading...
Sammy's bedroom doorway
Before Stop Time, I Get a Warning
Sometimes, while I am playing, it is time to stop. Stopping can feel hard when I am in the middle of something. My body might feel tight, and I might want to keep going.
Sometimes, while I am playing, it is time to 
stop. Stopping can feel hard when I am in the middle of something. My body might feel tight, and I might want to keep going.
stop. Stopping can feel hard when I am in the middle of something. My body might feel tight, and I might want to keep going. Stop Time Feels Hard
Sometimes it is time to stop. Stopping feels hard. My body feels tight.
stop ● Reading...
living room sofa
Before Stop Time, I Get a Warning
It is okay to feel like stopping is hard. My brain was busy, and that is why it feels tricky. Many people find it hard to stop something they enjoy.
It is okay to feel like stopping is hard. My brain was busy, and that is why it feels tricky. Many people find it hard to stop something they enjoy.
My Feelings Make Sense
It is okay. Stopping feels hard for many people. My brain was busy.
calm ● Reading...
kitchen table
Before Stop Time, I Get a Warning
A warning before stop time gives my brain a break. The warning helps my brain get ready to move on. I can try to breathe slowly when I hear the warning.
A warning before stop time gives my brain a break. The warning helps my brain get ready to move on. I can try to breathe slowly when I hear the warning.
A Warning Gives Me a Break
A warning gives my brain a break. It helps me get ready. I can try to breathe slowly.
calm ● Reading...
hallway between bedroom and kitchen
Before Stop Time, I Get a Warning
My adult can help by giving me a five-minute warning. I can look at the timer and see the time left. Breathing helps my body feel calm as the time counts down.
My 
adult can help by giving me a five-minute warning. I can look at the 
timer and see the time left. Breathing helps my body feel calm as the time counts down.
adult can help by giving me a five-minute warning. I can look at the timer and see the time left. Breathing helps my body feel calm as the time counts down. Five Minutes Left
My adult gives me a five-minute warning. I look at the timer. Breathing helps me feel calm.
adult 
help timer ● Reading...
dining room
Before Stop Time, I Get a Warning
Moving to the next thing gets easier with a warning. I have learned that a warning helps me feel calm. My building blocks will be there when it is play time again.
Moving to the next thing gets easier with a warning. I have learned that a warning helps me feel calm. My building blocks will be there when it is play time again.
I Can Move On
Moving on gets easier. A warning helps me feel calm. My blocks will wait for me.
page-6 Let's take a breath
Breathe in...
Take a moment. You can take some slow, deep breaths when you feel ready.
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