Kayla was nervous to start Kindergarten. She had never been to school before and didn't know what to expect. When she got to her classroom, she met a boy named Bobby. Bobby was very friendly and liked to play with everyone. But sometimes, Bobby would touch Kayla's hair or poke her, and it made Kayla uncomfortable.

First Day of Kindergarten

During playtime, Kayla was building a tower with blocks. Bobby came over and started touching her hair again. Kayla didn't like it and she started to cry. She didn't know how to tell Bobby to stop. Instead, she kicked him, and Bobby got very sad.

Trouble at School

That night, Kayla's mom, Mindy, noticed that Kayla was upset. Kayla told her mom what happened at school with Bobby. Mindy explained that it's important to use words to express how we feel. She told Kayla to say, 'I don't like it when you touch my hair,' if Bobby did it again. Kayla felt better and decided to try using her words the next day.

A Talk with Mom

The next day, Bobby started to poke Kayla again. This time, Kayla took a deep breath and said, 'I don't like it when you touch my hair.' Bobby looked surprised but then said, 'I'm sorry, Kayla. I won't do it again.' Ms. Melanie, their teacher, saw what happened and praised Kayla for using her words. Kayla and Bobby played together nicely for the rest of the day, and everyone was happy.

Using Her Words

Kayla

Mindy

Bobby

Ms. Melanie

Kayla is new to school and is nervous to start Kindergarten. She meets a new friend, his name is Bobby. In school Kayla is playing with blocks, having lunch and in the playground and Bobby is always touching her hair, poking her, or in her personal space. Kayla doesn't know how to use her words and will cry, scream, kick or hit Bobby when he is touching her. Later that night, Minday, Kayla's mom, reminds Kayla that she should use her words and tell Bobby she doesn't like it when he is touching her without her consent. The next day, when Bobby is picking on Kayla, she uses her words and says she doesn't like that. Bobby understands and plays nicely with Kayla. Ms. Melanie, their teacher, notices and praises Kayla for using her words. Everyone is happy and playing together. 