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Rory the red panda held Dad's hand at the preschool door. Today, letting go felt harder than yesterday.
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Rory's Goodbye Window
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Part 1
Rory the red panda held Dad's hand at the preschool door. Today, letting go felt harder than yesterday.
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Part 2
His eyes filled with tears when Dad picked up his work bag. Rory asked, "Will you really come back?"
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Part 3
Dad pointed to Rory's picture schedule. He would return after story, lunch, rest, and their outdoor wagon time together.
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Part 4
They followed their goodbye routine: one hug, one nose kiss, and one wave through the low classroom window.
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Part 5
Rory cried while Dad walked away. His teacher stayed close and said his sad feeling could come with them.
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Part 6
Rory carried the picture schedule to the rug. He moved one card after story and another card after lunch.
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Part 7
After outdoor wagon time, Dad appeared at the window exactly as promised. Rory raced over for their hello hug.
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Part 8
Goodbye still felt sad, but the little routine helped Rory trust what came next. Dad returned after outdoor time, just as the picture schedule showed.
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Intro
Rory holds Dad's hand so tight.
Goodbye feels more hard today.
Verse 1
“Will you really come back here?”
Picture cards make answers clear:
Story, lunch, then rest and play.
Dad comes after wagon day.
Chorus
One warm hug, one nose kiss too,
One small window wave for you.
Goodbye sadness comes along,
But the picture plan stays strong.
Verse 2
Teacher stays while Rory cries.
Cards move over one at a time.
After wagon play is through,
Dad appears right there in view.
Final Chorus
One warm hug, one nose kiss too,
One bright hello waits for you.
Goodbye still may feel so sad.
Routines help us trust the plan.
Outro
Rory runs for hello hug.
Dad came back just as he said.
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