Stop, Look, and Stay Close in the Parking Lot
I notice things around me when I am outside. When I walk with my grown-up, I feel calm. I already know that cars move and need space.
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front yard at home
Stop, Look, Stay Close
I notice things outside. I feel calm with my grown-up. I know cars need space.
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parking lot entrance, at the car door
Stop, Look, and Stay Close in the Parking Lot
Parking lots have many cars moving in different directions. Some cars back out of spaces without much warning. It can feel like a lot is happening all at once.
Parking lots have many cars moving in different directions. Some cars back out of spaces without much warning. It can feel like a lot is happening all at once.
Stop, Look, Stay Close
Parking lots have many cars. Cars can back out fast. It can feel like a lot.
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parking lot lane, beside a parked car
Stop, Look, and Stay Close in the Parking Lot
Car drivers try their best to see everyone around them. It can be hard for drivers to see small children. It is okay when a parking lot feels big and loud. It helps to breathe slowly when there is a lot happening.
Car drivers try their best to see everyone around them. It can be hard for drivers to see small 
children. It is okay when a parking lot feels big and loud. It helps to breathe slowly when there is a lot happening.
children. It is okay when a parking lot feels big and loud. It helps to breathe slowly when there is a lot happening. Stop, Look, Stay Close
Drivers try to see everyone. Small children are hard to see. It is okay to feel overwhelmed. Breathe slowly — it helps.
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parking lot lane between rows of cars
Stop, Look, and Stay Close in the Parking Lot
Three steps help everyone stay safe in a parking lot. First, I stop at the car door before stepping out. Second, I look to see if any cars are moving. Third, I stay close to my grown-up all the way.
Three steps help everyone stay safe in a parking lot. First, I 
stop at the car door before stepping out. Second, I look to see if any cars are moving. Third, I stay close to my grown-up all the way.
stop at the car door before stepping out. Second, I look to see if any cars are moving. Third, I stay close to my grown-up all the way. Stop, Look, Stay Close
Three steps keep us safe. One: stop at the car door. Two: look for moving cars. Three: stay close to my grown-up.
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parking lot walkway, mid-way between the car and the shop entrance
Stop, Look, and Stay Close in the Parking Lot
We can take a short break at the car door first. My grown-up helps me every step of the way. I can try stopping, looking, and staying close every time. Together we walk safely from the car to the door.
We can take a short break at the car door first. My grown-up 
helps me every step of the way. I can try stopping, looking, and staying close every time. Together we walk safely from the car to the door.
helps me every step of the way. I can try stopping, looking, and staying close every time. Together we walk safely from the car to the door. Stop, Look, Stay Close
We pause for a short break. My grown-up helps me. I can try the three steps. We walk safely together.
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shop or building entrance, just arrived
Stop, Look, and Stay Close in the Parking Lot
I am learning the three parking lot steps. Stopping, looking, and staying close are things I can do. My grown-up walks with me, and that makes me feel safe.
I am learning the three parking lot steps. Stopping, looking, and staying close are things I can do. My grown-up walks with me, and that makes me feel safe.
Stop, Look, Stay Close
I am learning the three steps. I can stop, look, and stay close. My grown-up walks with me.
stop Let's take a breath
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Take a moment. You can take some slow, deep breaths when you feel ready.
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