Ella - Learning to Be Flexible

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Being flexible means trying new things and being okay when plans change. Sometimes we need to do something different than what we planned or expected. Flexible people can adjust and still have fun.

Being flexible means trying new things and being okay when plans change. Sometimes we need to do something different than what we planned or expected. Flexible people can adjust and still have fun.

Being flexible helps us feel happy and get along better with others. When we can change our plans, we discover new games and ideas. Flexible thinking lets us solve problems when things don't go as expected.

Being flexible helps us feel happy and get along better with others. When we can change our plans, we discover new games and ideas. Flexible thinking lets us solve problems when things don't go as expected.

Sometimes plans change unexpectedly. It might rain on park day, we might have a substitute teacher, or the store might not have our favorite snack. Changes happen to everyone.

Sometimes plans change unexpectedly. It might rain on park day, we might have a substitute teacher, or the store might not have our favorite snack. Changes happen to everyone.

When plans change, I can use helpful words like 'Okay,' 'That's fine,' or 'I can try!' These words help me and others know I am being flexible. Using kind words makes changes easier.

When plans change, I can use helpful words like 'Okay,' 'That's fine,' or 'I can try!' These words help me and others know I am being flexible. Using kind words makes changes easier.

Deep breaths help calm our bodies when plans change. I can breathe in slowly through my nose, hold for a moment, then breathe out through my mouth. This helps me feel ready to try something new.

Deep breaths help calm our bodies when plans change. I can breathe in slowly through my nose, hold for a moment, then breathe out through my mouth. This helps me feel ready to try something new.

New activities can be exciting adventures. I might discover a new favorite food, game, or friend. Being open to new experiences helps me learn and grow.

New activities can be exciting adventures. I might discover a new favorite food, game, or friend. Being open to new experiences helps me learn and grow.

If changes make me feel upset, I can ask for help. I might take a break, talk to a grown-up, or use my calm-down strategies. Everyone feels disappointed sometimes.

If changes make me feel upset, I can ask for help. I might take a break, talk to a grown-up, or use my calm-down strategies. Everyone feels disappointed sometimes.

I can practice flexibility through games and small changes at home. Playing games with changing rules, trying new foods, or having surprise activities helps me learn to be flexible.

I can practice flexibility through games and small changes at home. Playing games with changing rules, trying new foods, or having surprise activities helps me learn to be flexible.

I can feel proud when I try to be flexible. Each time I handle a change well, I am growing stronger. My family and teachers notice when I use my flexibility skills.

I can feel proud when I try to be flexible. Each time I handle a change well, I am growing stronger. My family and teachers notice when I use my flexibility skills.

What Being Flexible Means

Being flexible means trying new things and being okay when plans change. Sometimes we need to do something different than what we planned or expected. Flexible people can adjust and still have fun.