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- At school in my 1st grade classroom, my day is full of different activities. Sometimes I get to build with blocks, read my favorite book, or draw pictures at my desk.
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- When it is time to clean up, I might feel sad, frustrated, or wish I had more time to play. It is okay to feel unsure when a fun activity comes to an end. Everyone feels this way sometimes, and all feelings are allowed.I really enjoy playing and doing my favorite activities with my friends. Sometimes, it is time to stop doing something fun and switch to something new.
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- Transitions happen every day at school and at home. When I use my schedule, listen to the timer, and use my calming words, switching from one activity to another gets easier every time.Look at the visual schedule: I look at our schedule on the board to see what activity is coming next. Knowing what comes next helps my brain feel ready.Check the timer: When the visual timer counts down to zero, I put my current activity away right away.Say a calming phrase: I can take a deep breath and say to myself, "I am done for now, and I can play again later."We have helpful strategies in our classroom to make switching activities easier:
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