Create a Family Safety Code

Step 1: Choose a Rhythm

Step 3: Tap the Rhythm and Say the Song Phrase Repeatedly

Step 2: Choose a Code Word

marching anger and stress out

Decide if you want to count repeatedly to 4,as when marching, or 3, as when dancing the waltz.

(excerpt from Mr. Topaz Takes a Walk)

Step 2: Choose a Code Word

Step 3: Tap the Rhythm and Say the Song Phrase Repeatedly

Step 2: Choose a Code Word

safety code song phrase in 3 words or less.

Describe it in 3 words or less. That is your song phrase.

(excerpt from Mr. Topaz Takes a Walk)

Step 3: Tap the Rhythm and Say the Song Phrase Repeatedly

Step 3: Tap the Rhythm and Say the Song Phrase Repeatedly

Step 3: Tap the Rhythm and Say the Song Phrase Repeatedly

tapping rhythm,

Notice how the phrase fits into the tapping. Keep it simple and practice the song phrase often. It will need to be recalled later.

(excerpt from Mr. Topaz Is Left in Charge)

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Step 3: Tap the Rhythm and Say the Song Phrase Repeatedly

problem solving, I can fix it! Hand gesture, sign language

Use hand signals, gestures, sign language, facial expressions, and anything else that is meaningful to your family.

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searching, looking, rescuing lost cat child friend. getting help.

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