1. Opening (What this is + when it is used) This is a silent, word-free regulation system for morning arrival—used when greetings, reminders, or explanations increase stress instead of helping. It supports children who arrive overwhelmed, shut down, or unsure how to enter the day. 2. System Overview (The big picture) All 5 images work together to show one calm, predictable pathway the child understands instantly: Arrive → Pause → Choose comfort → Settle → Rejoin 3. Image Meaning (Concrete, visu