"Sana's Magic Bracelet: A Journey to Calm" By Sana Vasi ( a story for preschoolers)

"Sana's Magic Bracelet: A Journey to Calm" Once upon a time, in a small, colorful town, there was a little girl named Sana. Sana loved playing with her toys, reading picture books, and painting bright pictures. But there was one thing Sana wasn't sure about starting school. Every night before bed, Sana would think about school. "What if I don't make any friends?" she wondered. "What if I can't find the bathroom? What if I miss my mommy and daddy too much?" Sana's tummy felt all twisty and turny, and she didn't know what to do. One evening, Sana's mommy sat beside her as she clutched her favorite stuffed bear, Ms. Mia. "Sana," she said gently, "I know you're feeling a bit nervous about school. But guess what? It's okay to feel that way." Sana looked up at her mommy with big, curious eyes. "It is?" she asked. "Of course," she replied. "Even grown-ups feel nervous sometimes. But there are things we can do to feel better. Let's try a special trick." Sana's mommy taught her to take deep breaths whenever she felt worried. They practiced together, breathing in slowly through their noses and then out through their mouths. "In and out, just like this," she said with a smile. Sana felt a little better already. The next day, Sana's daddy shared another trick. "Sana," he said, "let's make a magic bracelet." They found some colorful beads and string and made a bracelet together. "Whenever you feel anxious, touch your bracelet and remember that we're always with you, cheering you on," her daddy explained. Sana loved her magic bracelet and wore it proudly. Finally, Sana's big brother, Ali, shared a secret. "When I started school, I felt nervous too," he admitted. "But I made a friend on the first day. His name is Max, and we played together at recess. You might make a friend too!" Sana thought about what her family had said. She practiced her deep breaths, wore her magic bracelet, and imagined making new friends. The twisty feeling in her tummy started to fade. The big day arrived, and Sana walked into her new classroom with Ms. Mia in her backpack. She felt a little nervous, but she remembered her tricks. She took a deep breath, touched her magic bracelet, and smiled at the other kids. During circle time, Sana's teacher, Miss Harper, asked if anyone wanted to share something special. Sana raised her hand and showed everyone her magic bracelet. "This helps me when I feel nervous," she explained. Miss Harper smiled warmly. "That's wonderful, Sana! Thank you for sharing." At recess, Sana saw a girl playing alone by the swings. Remembering her brother's words, she walked over and said, "Hi, I'm Sana. Do you want to play with me?" The girl's face lit up. "Sure! I'm Emma," she replied. By the end of the day, Sana felt happy and proud. She had made a new friend and learned that it was okay to feel nervous sometimes. With her deep breaths, magic bracelet, and family’s love, Sana knew she could handle anything. And so, Sana's big school adventure began with courage and confidence, and she discovered that new experiences could be exciting and fun.