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Leo the lion arrived early for the puppet show. Colorful curtains made excitement buzz through his whole body.
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Leo's Big Excited Body
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Part 1
Leo the lion arrived early for the puppet show. Colorful curtains made excitement buzz through his whole body.
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Part 2
He bounced between the chairs and roared with joy. His fast tail almost knocked over the puppet basket.
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Part 3
The teacher caught the basket and said, "Your excitement is welcome. Let us help your body stay safe."
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Part 4
Leo named his feeling: very excited. He chose ten wall pushes to give his strong paws a safe job.
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Part 5
Next, Leo carried two soft floor spots to the children. Heavy, careful work slowed his feet and tail.
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Part 6
He sat on his blue spot and shook his paws quietly. The excited buzz stayed happy without bumping anyone.
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Part 7
When the puppets appeared, Leo laughed and clapped with the group. The basket stayed upright beside the stage.
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Part 8
Leo learned a big happy feeling sometimes needs a safe body plan. Calm movement helped him enjoy every moment.
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Intro
Puppet curtains shine so bright.
Leo buzzes with delight.
Verse 1
Bouncing feet and joyful roar,
Fast tail sweeps beside the floor.
Puppet basket almost falls.
Teacher gives his body a call.
Chorus
Big excitement, safe body plan.
Push the wall with paws and hands.
Carry something, shake paws low.
Happy feelings still can glow.
Verse 2
Leo says, “Excited—big!”
Ten wall pushes help him sit.
Two soft spots he carries slow.
Strong safe work calms down his toes.
Final Chorus
Big excitement, safe body plan.
Clap with friends when shows begin.
Basket stays beside the stage.
Leo laughs in safe, glad ways.
Outro
Joy stays welcome, bright and true.
Safe moves help enjoy it too.
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