Raising My Hand When It Gets Too Loud
I am Sammy, and I notice things. ,I pay attention to sounds, sights, and feelings around me. ,My brain is always taking in what is happening. ,The adults in my life know I am a strong noticer.
Illustrations still show Sammy.
One-time per story. Takes about 2 minutes.
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classroom in the morning
I Notice Things
I am Sammy. I notice sounds and feelings. I am a strong noticer.
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classroom during a noisy group activity
Raising My Hand When It Gets Too Loud
Sometimes the classroom gets very loud and busy. ,Many sounds and voices happen at the same time. ,My brain starts to feel very full. ,I am not always sure who to turn to.
Sometimes the classroom gets very loud and busy. ,Many sounds and voices happen at the same time. ,My brain starts to feel very full. ,I am not always sure who to turn to.
It Gets Too Loud
The classroom gets loud. Many voices happen at once. My brain feels full. I am not sure who to turn to.
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quiet reading corner in the classroom
Raising My Hand When It Gets Too Loud
My teacher and I have a name for this feeling. ,We call it the rumble. ,The rumble is my body saying it needs some help. ,It is okay that my body sends these signals.
My teacher and I have a name for this feeling. ,We call it the rumble. ,The rumble is my body saying it needs some help. ,It is okay that my body sends these signals.
The Rumble
My teacher and I call it the rumble. My body needs help. It is okay.
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Sammy's desk in the classroom
Raising My Hand When It Gets Too Loud
I can try to notice the rumble when it starts. ,When I notice the rumble, I can raise my hand. ,I can ask my teacher for a quiet moment. ,My teacher knows what the rumble means for me.
I can try to notice the rumble when it starts. ,When I notice the rumble, I can raise my hand. ,I can ask my teacher for a quiet moment. ,My teacher knows what the rumble means for me.
What I Can Do
I can try to notice the rumble. I raise my hand. I ask for help.
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art room during class
Raising My Hand When It Gets Too Loud
Today the art room got loud and busy. ,I felt the rumble starting in my chest. ,I raised my hand and waited for my teacher. ,My teacher turned to me and we found a quieter spot.
Today the art room got loud and busy. ,I felt the rumble starting in my chest. ,I raised my hand and waited for my teacher. ,My teacher turned to me and we found a quieter spot.
I Tried It
The art room got loud. I felt the rumble. I raised my hand. I waited. My teacher came.
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living room at home in the evening
Raising My Hand When It Gets Too Loud
I am getting better at noticing my rumble signals. ,Adults around me are ready to help when I ask. ,Raising my hand early is a skill I am building. ,I am proud of how much I am learning about myself.
I am getting better at noticing my rumble signals. ,Adults around me are ready to help when I ask. ,Raising my hand early is a skill I am building. ,I am proud of how much I am learning about myself.
I Am Growing
I notice my rumble. I ask for help. I raise my hand early. I am proud.
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