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2. When I Can Scream
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3. When I Can Scream

4. My name is ___________________.
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My name is ___________________.
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5. I have a loud voice and a quiet voice.
Insert picture of your child or student here.
I have a loud voice and a quiet voice.
All people have a loud voice and a quiet voice.
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6. When a person yells with a very loud voice, it is called screaming.
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7. There are sometimes when it is okay to scream.
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8. It is okay to scream if I get hurt or lost and need help.
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Usually, I can scream and use my loud voice if I am outside and no one is too close to me.
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When kids use a loud voice and scream close to other people, it can hurt other people’s ears.
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I will try to use my quiet voice when people are close to me, even when I am outside.
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12. When I am inside, I will try to use my quiet, inside voice.
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It is important to use an inside voice because loud screaming can hurt other people’s ears.
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14. My parents or teacher can help me practice using an inside voice.
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15. I am learning about when I can scream.
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16. Notes for Parents/Teachers
It is best to customize this story for each individual child by incorporating the child’s name and photos and altering any words and pictures to best meet your child’s learning needs and preferences.
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