Oliver's Trick-or-Treating Walk
Oliver learns how to stay safe while trick-or-treating in his neighborhood on Halloween, including how to handle interactions with people he doesn't know, manage anxiety about strangers, and make good choices about candy.
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Today is Halloween, and I'm going trick-or-treating with Dad. I'm wearing my favorite basketball player costume with the orange and black jersey. Dad and I are getting ready to walk through our neighborhood to collect candy.
Before we go, Dad talks to me about staying safe while trick-or-treating. He explains that we'll stay together the whole time because walking with a trusted adult keeps me safe from getting lost in the neighborhood. Dad shows me our route so I know which streets we'll visit.
We start walking down our street. I see houses with decorations and people handing out candy from their doorways. Some people I know, like Mrs. Santos from my school, are standing at their doors. I wave to her because I recognize her face and it helps me feel calm to see someone familiar.
At each house, I ring the doorbell or knock. When someone answers, I say 'Trick or treat!' and they put candy in my bag. Dad stands close to me because he knows who lives in our neighborhood, and it helps me feel safe. I only take candy from people at their own front doors.
A car slowly drives past us on the street. Dad explains that sometimes people we don't know might be in the neighborhood, and that's okay because we stay together. If I start to feel worried when I see someone I don't recognize, I squeeze my basketball 3 times slowly, then breathe in for 4 counts, hold for 2 counts, and breathe out for 6 counts so my body feels calm. If anyone I don't recognize tries to talk to me or asks me to go somewhere, I tell Dad right away because he can help keep me safe.
We collect candy from several more houses. Dad reminds me that I'll check all my candy with him when we get home so I know which candies are safe to eat and won't make my stomach hurt, and we know exactly what's in each piece.
After visiting many houses, our bags are full and we head back home. I had fun trick-or-treating with Dad because I felt safe the whole time and used my coping strategy when I felt worried. When we get inside, Dad and I look through my candy together and pick out my favorites to enjoy.
At home, Dad and I sit together and sort through my candy. We talk about which treats are safe and which ones I can eat. I feel good about my Halloween adventure because I stayed safe, had fun, and got to spend time with Dad while using my coping skills.
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