I am starting school. At school, I play, and I also do classroom work.
I am starting school. At school, I play, and I also do classroom work.
Sometimes it is time to stop playing and start classroom work. This can be hard for me.
Sometimes it is time to stop playing and start classroom work. This can be hard for me.
When I have to stop playing, I may feel upset or frustrated. My body may feel tight or hot, and that is okay.
When I have to stop playing, I may feel upset or frustrated. My body may feel tight or hot, and that is okay.
I can notice when I am feeling upset. Noticing helps me know that I need help.
I can notice when I am feeling upset. Noticing helps me know that I need help.
I can use my words to ask for help. I can say, “I need help,” or, “I need a break.”
I can use my words to ask for help. I can say, “I need help,” or, “I need a break.”
I can also show my break card to ask for a short break.
I can also show my break card to ask for a short break.
I can take a few deep breaths. I breathe in through my nose and out through my mouth.
I can take a few deep breaths. I breathe in through my nose and out through my mouth.
I can keep my hands and feet safe. Safe hands and feet help everyone feel safe.
I can keep my hands and feet safe. Safe hands and feet help everyone feel safe.
My teacher can help me. She is there to help me when I feel upset.
My teacher can help me. She is there to help me when I feel upset.
After my break, I can go back to the activity. My teacher can help me get started again.
After my break, I can go back to the activity. My teacher can help me get started again.
I am learning, and learning takes practice. I can try again, and that is okay.
I am learning, and learning takes practice. I can try again, and that is okay.

Starting School

I am starting school. At school, I play, and I also do classroom work.

Ella - I Can Stop Playing and Start Class Work