Lesson 3

A Child Feels Safe

Story

As-salāmu ʿalaykum.

A child came to class.

The class felt new.

The child felt nervous.

The teacher smiled and said:
“As-salāmu ʿalaykum.”

The teacher said:
“You are safe here.”

The child sat down.

The child took a breath.

The child felt calm.

Reflection

Was the child happy?

Did the child feel safe?

Calm Practice

Put your hands on your heart.

Take a slow breath.

Say:
I am safe here.