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Nia entered her cousin's birthday room. Balloons bounced, children laughed, and music played beside the bright cake table.
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Nia Finds a Quiet Corner
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Nia Finds a Quiet Corner
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Part 1
Nia entered her cousin's birthday room. Balloons bounced, children laughed, and music played beside the bright cake table.
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Part 2
The sounds seemed to pile up around her. Nia covered her ears, and her shoulders rose close to her cheeks.
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Part 3
She found Aunt Jo and said, "It is too loud for me. I need a quiet place for a little while."
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Part 4
Aunt Jo led Nia to a reading corner across the hall. Soft pillows and picture books waited there.
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Part 5
Nia wore the little earmuffs from her bag. She counted four slow breaths while holding a smooth blue stone.
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Part 6
Her shoulders dropped, and her breathing became easy. Nia chose to watch the party from the open doorway first.
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Part 7
When she felt ready, Nia returned for cake and one quiet balloon game with her favorite cousin, Ada.
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Part 8
Nia was proud that she listened to her body. Asking for a quiet break helped her feel ready to enjoy the party.
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Intro
Balloons bounce and music plays.
Nia hears a noisy maze.
Verse 1
Sounds pile high around the room.
Shoulders rise; the party booms.
Nia tells Aunt Jo with care,
“I need quiet over there.”
Chorus
Quiet corner, breathe in slow.
Let tight shoulders down now go.
Listen closely to your body.
Ask for what will help you calmly.
Verse 2
Soft blue pillow, picture book,
Earmuffs in a peaceful nook.
Four slow breaths and smooth blue stone,
Nia's body feels its own.
Final Chorus
Quiet corner, breathe in slow.
When you're ready, you can go.
Cake and one calm game feel right.
Nia joins with new delight.
Outro
Asking for a quiet break
Helped her choose the fun to take.
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