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When a New Bathroom Feels Surprising, I Can Ask for Help
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Portrait of sammy
proud
I Know My Home Bathroom
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home bathroom

I Know My Home Bathroom

I am good at using the bathroom at home. I know how the flush sounds. I know where to wash my hands. When I need something, I ask an adult.

I am good at using the bathroom at home. I know how the flush sounds. I know where to wash my hands. When I need something, I ask an adult.

My Home Bathroom

I use the toilet at home. I know my home bathroom. I ask for help.

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Portrait of sammy
anxious
The School Bathroom Is Different
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school hallway outside the bathroom door

The School Bathroom Is Different

The school bathroom is bigger than my bathroom at home. There are more toilets and the lights are brighter. Sometimes I wait outside while a stall becomes free. New places can feel surprising, and that is part of learning.

The school bathroom is bigger than my bathroom at home. There are more toilets and the lights are brighter. Sometimes I wait outside while a stall becomes free. New places can feel surprising, and that is part of learning.

School Bathroom

School bathroom is big. Lights are bright. I wait for a stall. New places feel new.

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Portrait of sammy
curious
Raising My Hand at School
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classroom

Raising My Hand at School

I raise my hand when it is time for the bathroom. My teacher sees my hand and helps me find a good moment. My teacher knows some children need a little time to feel ready. Raising my hand is how I ask my teacher for help.

I raise my hand when it is time for the bathroom. My teacher sees my hand and helps me find a good moment. My teacher knows some children need a little time to feel ready. Raising my hand is how I ask my teacher for help.

Raise My Hand

I raise my hand. My teacher sees. My teacher helps me. I ask for help.

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Portrait of sammy
calm
Inside the Stall, I Wait
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school bathroom stall

Inside the Stall, I Wait

Inside the stall, I wait for a quiet moment. I turn the lock to close the door. It is okay if the sounds feel different at first. I can try taking a slow breath before I flush.

Inside the stall, I wait for a quiet moment. I turn the lock to close the door. It is okay if the sounds feel different at first. I can try taking a slow breath before I flush.

In the Stall

I wait in the stall. I turn the lock. It is okay. I try a slow breath.

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Portrait of sammy
supported
My Dad Helps Me at the Park Bathroom
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park public restroom entrance

My Dad Helps Me at the Park Bathroom

My dad and I visit the park bathroom together. I ask my dad to wait by the door while I look. I turn the handle and walk into a stall. My dad stays close so I know help is near.

My dad and I visit the park bathroom together. I ask my dad to wait by the door while I look. I turn the handle and walk into a stall. My dad stays close so I know help is near.

Park Bathroom with Dad

Dad and I go to the park bathroom. I ask Dad to wait. I turn the handle. Dad is near.

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Portrait of sammy
proud
I Am Learning Every Time
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home living room

I Am Learning Every Time

I have used toilets at school and at the park. Each time, the new bathroom felt a little more familiar. Asking for help and knowing the steps makes bathrooms easier. I am learning to use toilets in many different places.

I have used toilets at school and at the park. Each time, the new bathroom felt a little more familiar. Asking for help and knowing the steps makes bathrooms easier. I am learning to use toilets in many different places.

I Am Learning

I used the school bathroom. I used the park bathroom. I asked for help. Bathrooms feel easier now.

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