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, Mindy, 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.

Kayla Learns To Use Her Words

Kayla holding her mom Mindy's hand tightly as they walk to school, with a school building in the background.

Kayla was nervous about starting Kindergarten. She held her mom's hand tightly as they walked to school. When they arrived, she saw many new faces and felt a little scared and nervous. But then she met a boy named Bobby who smiled at her, and she felt a little better.

First Day of School

Kayla and Bobby playing with blocks together, Kayla looking upset.

During playtime, Kayla and Bobby played with blocks together. Bobby was very friendly but kept touching Kayla's hair. Kayla didn't like it, but she didn't know what to say. She felt upset and started to cry. Miss Melanie came over to see what was wrong.

Meeting Bobby

Kayla sitting at a lunch table looking angry with Bobby poking her.

At lunchtime, Kayla sat next to Bobby again. Bobby kept poking her while they ate. Kayla got angry and pushed Bobby away. Miss Melanie saw them and asked what happened, but Kayla didn't know what to say.

Lunch Time Trouble

Kayla on the playground looking frustrated as Bobby follows her.

Later, on the playground, Bobby followed Kayla. He kept getting into her personal space. Kayla felt frustrated and kicked Bobby. Miss Melanie saw this and talked to both of them. Kayla felt sad and confused.

Playground Problems

Kayla sitting on her bed at night, talking to her mom Mindy who is giving her a hug.

That night, Kayla told her mom about her day. Her Mom listened carefully and gave Kayla a hug. She reminded Kayla to use her words and tell Bobby she didn't like being touched. Kayla nodded and felt a little better. She decided to try it the next day.

Talking with Mom

Kayla taking a deep breath and telling Bobby she doesn't like being touched, with Bobby looking surprised.

The next day, Bobby started poking Kayla again. Kayla took a deep breath and said, 'Bobby, I don't like it when you touch me.' Bobby looked surprised but stopped. Kayla felt proud of herself. Miss Melanie noticed and smiled.

Using Her Words

Kayla and Bobby building a tall tower of blocks together, both smiling.

Bobby understood and played nicely with Kayla. They built a tall tower of blocks together. Kayla was happy and didn't feel upset anymore. Miss Melanie praised Kayla for using her words and everyone was having fun.

Playing Nicely

Kayla looking confident and happy, playing with new friends in the classroom.

Kayla learned how important it was to use her words. She felt more confident and made new friends. Bobby and Kayla became good friends and played together every day. Miss Melanie was proud of both of them and it was a happy ending for everyone.