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We are a School Psychologist and Classroom Teacher, each with over 20 years experience working in Inner City schools. We are passionate about advocating for the exceptional abilities of educators, students and families, hoping to inspire others in the process! We offer a range of educational and wellness resources, ranging from social stories, interventions, to lesson plans, digital prints and workbooks. Please take some time to enjoy our Wellness Playground!

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We are a School Psychologist and Classroom Teacher, each with over 20 years experience working in Inner City schools. We are passionate about advocating for the exceptional abilities of educators, students and families, hoping to inspire others in the process! We offer a range of educational and wellness resources, ranging from social stories, interventions, to lesson plans, digital prints and workbooks. Please take some time to enjoy our Wellness Playground!
Social Story: Going Camping | Camping Social Story
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Social Story: Going Camping | Camping Social Story

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Social Story: Going Camping. Going camping can be a fun experience, but many of our children and students either have not had the opportunity to go camping, or find the idea of camping anxiety-provoking and stressful. This is particularly true for our students with specialized needs. This 12-page social story guides the user through what to expect when going camping - including what it looks like, what it feels and sounds like, what activities to expect, and the possible wildlife and experiences encountered. This visual guide makes camping more predictable and less stressful for children. The social story conveys these themes using engaging visuals and developmentally appropriate language suited to elementary and special education students. We hope this social story will help you help the children and students you work with! What You Will Receive: 1 high-quality PDF file 8.5"x11" in size 12 Pages How to Use: After uploading product, save file to your device Print either at home, or via local print provider or online print service Bind, laminate, or place in duotang to use with children Personal Note: Should you require a different file format or size, let us know and we can do this for you. We love what we do and so would appreciate your feedback and review so we can continue to provide practical resources to our fellow educators. Thank you.
Social Story: When I'm Feeling Lonely | Social Emotional Lesson
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Social Story: When I'm Feeling Lonely | Social Emotional Lesson

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Social Story: When I’m Feeling Lonely Feeling lonely is something all children and students go through in life. This social story normalizes this feeling and helps students to understand what feeling lonely might feel like and look like, and what strategies to use to cope with feeling lonely. The social story conveys these themes using engaging visuals and developmentally appropriate language suited to elementary and special education students. We hope this social story will help you help the children and students you work with! What You Will Receive: 1 high-quality PDF file 8.5"x11" in size 8 Pages How to Use: After uploading product, save file to your device Print either at home, or via local print provider or online print service Bind, laminate, or place in duotang to use with children Personal Note: Should you require a different file format or size, let us know and we can do this for you. We love what we do and so would appreciate your feedback and review so we can continue to provide practical resources to our fellow educators. Thank you.
Social Story: Going to School (A Place for Learning)
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Social Story: Going to School (A Place for Learning)

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Social Story: Going to School (A Place for Learning). Going to school is an important milestone for every child, but many of our children and students have a hard time making this transition and understanding school expectations. This social story explains what school is in simple terms, and elaborates on when and how learning is accomplished, while still having fun at school! This 15-page social story conveys these themes using engaging visuals and developmentally appropriate language suited to elementary and special education students. We hope this social story will help you help the children and students you work with! What You Will Receive: 1 high-quality PDF file 8.5"x11" in size 15 Pages How to Use: After uploading product, save file to your device Print either at home, or via local print provider or online print service Bind, laminate, or place in duotang to use with children Personal Note: Should you require a different file format or size, let us know and we can do this for you. We love what we do and so would appreciate your feedback and review so we can continue to provide practical resources to our fellow educators. Thank you.
Social Story: Doing the Laundry | Laundry Life Skills Lesson
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Social Story: Doing the Laundry | Laundry Life Skills Lesson

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Social Story: Doing the Laundry Doing the laundry is an important life skill for our children to learn. This social story guides children through the purpose and sequential steps involved in doing laundry, and what to expect in the process. This 15-page social story conveys these themes using engaging visuals and developmentally appropriate language suited to elementary and special education students. We hope this social story will help you help the children and students you work with! What You Will Receive: 1 high-quality PDF file 8.5"x11" in size 15 Pages How to Use: After uploading product, save file to your device Print either at home, or via local print provider or online print service Bind, laminate, or place in duotang to use with children Personal Note: Should you require a different file format or size, let us know and we can do this for you. We love what we do and so would appreciate your feedback and review so we can continue to provide practical resources to our fellow educators. Thank you.
Social Story: When I'm Feeling Mad | Anger Social Story
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Social Story: When I'm Feeling Mad | Anger Social Story

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Social Story: When I’m Feeling Mad We all experience different feelings at different times. One of these feelings is Anger or Being Mad. This social story helps students to define what it is to be mad, and to recognize when they may be feeling mad - through their emotions and physical symptoms. The social story goes on to normalize anger and reinforces that strong feelings are temporary, and no matter the situation, we can all learn healthy strategies to manage our anger. The social story conveys these themes using engaging visuals and developmentally appropriate language suited to elementary and special education students. We hope this social story will help you help the children and students you work with! What You Will Receive: 1 high-quality PDF file 8.5"x11" in size 14 Pages How to Use: After uploading product, save file to your device Print either at home, or via local print provider or online print service Bind, laminate, or place in duotang to use with your students Personal Note: Should you require a different file format or size, let us know and we can do this for you. We love what we do and so would appreciate your feedback and review so we can continue to provide practical resources to our fellow educators. Thank you.
Social Story: Keeping My Hands to Myself | Personal Space Lesson
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Social Story: Keeping My Hands to Myself | Personal Space Lesson

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Social Story: Keeping My Hands to Myself Our children and students sometimes have a hard time keeping their hands to themselves. This is especially true for our kids who are impulsive and hyperactive, unfocused, and have little awareness of personal space. This social story helps teach children what is acceptable and unacceptable use of hands, and some alternative behaviours and strategies that are more acceptable in social settings. This 9-page social story conveys these themes using practical examples, engaging visuals, and developmentally appropriate language. We hope this social story helps you to help the children you work with! What You Will Receive: 1 high-quality PDF file 8.5"x11" in size 9 Pages How to Use: After uploading product, save file to your device Print either at home, or via local print provider or online print service Bind, laminate, or place in duotang to use with your students Personal Note: Should you require a different file format or size, let us know and we can do this for you. We love what we do and so would appreciate your feedback and review so we can continue to provide practical resources to our fellow educators. THANK YOU.
Feelings Social Story Bundle: 8 Common Feelings
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Feelings Social Story Bundle: 8 Common Feelings

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FEELINGS SOCIAL STORY BUNDLE This Bundle contains 8 Social Stories that teach children about common feelings that we experience, and offers strategies on how to express and manage these feelings in healthy ways. Our children and students often have difficulty navigating and managing strong emotions. These social stories are laid out in a simple yet engaging way that allows students to process, understand and manage their feelings and emotions in healthy ways. The 8 social stories included in this bundle include: Social Story: When I Feel Worried or Anxious Social Story: When I’m Feeling Sad Social Story: When I’m Feeling Lonely Social Story: When I’m Feeling Mad Social Story: When I’m Feeling Frustrated Social Story: When I Feel Like Harming Myself Social Story: When I’m Feeling Excited Social Story: When I’m Feeling Jealous What You Will Receive: 8 Social Stories 8 high-quality PDF files 8.5"x11" in size How to Use: After uploading product, save file to your device Print either at home, or via local print provider or online print service Bind, laminate, or place in duotang to use with your students Personal Note: Should you require a different file format or size, let us know and we can do this for you. We love what we do and so would appreciate your feedback and review so we can continue to provide practical resources to our fellow educators. Thank you!
Social Story: When I'm Feeling Jealous | Jealousy Lesson for Kids
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Social Story: When I'm Feeling Jealous | Jealousy Lesson for Kids

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Social Story: When I’m Feeling Jealous We all experience different feelings at different times. One of these feelings is Jealousy. This social story helps students to define what it is to be jealous, and to recognize when feeling jealousy may occur, and offers strategies on how to manage this complex feeling. The social story goes on to normalize jealousy and reinforces that strong feelings are temporary, and no matter the situation, we can all learn healthy strategies to manage our jealousy. This 9-page social story conveys these themes using engaging visuals and developmentally appropriate language suited to elementary and special education students. Some students with more limited capacity for understanding and vocabulary knowledge will benefit from more targeted adult guidance through this social story. We hope this social story will help you help the children and students you work with! What You Will Receive: 1 high-quality PDF file 8.5"x11" in size 9 Pages How to Use: After uploading product, save file to your device Print either at home, or via local print provider or online print service Bind, laminate, or place in duotang to use with your students Personal Note: Should you require a different file format or size, let us know and we can do this for you. We love what we do and so would appreciate your feedback and review so we can continue to provide practical resources to our fellow educators! THANK YOU.
Social Story: Riding a City Bus | Bus Transportation Lesson
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Social Story: Riding a City Bus | Bus Transportation Lesson

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Riding a City Bus: Social Story This Social Story is meant to provide the student with clear, step-by-step guidance and instruction around what to expect when riding a city bus. This includes, preparing, looking at the bus schedule, assessing time, waiting for and then entering the bus, paying, sitting down, riding the bus safely, signaling your stop, and exiting the bus at your destination. This 9-page social story is in PDF format (8.5"x11") and can be easily printed and laminated. It contains engaging visuals and developmentally appropriate language. It is best suited for elementary students and students in special education/life skills classroom settings. As always, I encourage you to leave a review/feedback, so I may continue to provide practical resources to my fellow educators. Thank you!
Social Story: Going Out to A Restaurant | Eating at a Restaurant
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Social Story: Going Out to A Restaurant | Eating at a Restaurant

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Social Story: Going Out to a Restaurant. Going to a restaurant and eating at a restaurant can be an unpredictable and overwhelming experience for many of our children and students, especially those with specialized needs. This social story guides children through what to expect when in a restaurant- from arriving, to the sights, sounds and people encountered, and overall experience - so they may feel more comfortable going to a restaurant. The social story conveys these themes using engaging visuals and developmentally appropriate language suited to elementary and special education students. We hope this social story will help you help the children and students you work with! What You Will Receive: 1 high-quality PDF file 8.5"x11" in size 10 Pages How to Use: After uploading product, save file to your device Print either at home, or via local print provider or online print service Bind, laminate, or place in duotang to use with children Personal Note: Should you require a different file format or size, let us know and we can do this for you. We love what we do and so would appreciate your feedback and review so we can continue to provide practical resources to our fellow educators. Thank you.
Social Story: Visiting the Doctor's Office | Doctor Appointment Lesson
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Social Story: Visiting the Doctor's Office | Doctor Appointment Lesson

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Social Story: Going to the Doctor’s Office. Visiting the doctor’s office can be an overwhelming and unpredictable experience for many of our children and students, especially those with specialized needs (e.g., ADHD, ASD, FASD, etc). This social story guides children through what to expect when visiting the doctor - from arriving, to the sights, sounds and people encountered, possible procedures, and overall experience - so they may feel more comfortable going to the doctor. The social story conveys these themes using engaging visuals and developmentally appropriate language suited to elementary and special education students. We hope this social story will help you help the children and students you work with! What You Will Receive: 1 high-quality PDF file 8.5"x11" in size 17 Pages How to Use: After uploading product, save file to your device Print either at home, or via local print provider or online print service Bind, laminate, or place in duotang to use with children Personal Note: Should you require a different file format or size, let us know and we can do this for you. We love what we do and so would appreciate your feedback and review so we can continue to provide practical resources to our fellow educators. Thank you.
Sensory and Motor Skills Social Story Bundle | Fine and Gross Motor Skills
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Sensory and Motor Skills Social Story Bundle | Fine and Gross Motor Skills

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Sensory and Motor Skills: Social Story Bundle This social story bundle contains 13 social stories that focus on student’s sensory and motor needs and development. The stories offer a range of skill building challenges and scenarios that involve sensory input and motor output in various ways, from experiences and sensations, to noise, physiological feedback, and specific skills. These stories are tailored to elementary, middle/high school and special education settings, and use developmentally appropriate language and engaging visuals. The 13 Social Stories include: Social Story: My Sensory Needs Social Story: Using a Sensory Room Social Story: Stimming is My Superpower Social Story: Riding on an Elevator Social Story: Using an Escalator Social Story: How to Cope When Things are Too Loud Social Story: Using Scissors Social Story: What to Do When My Body Needs to Fidget Social Story: Using the Stairs Social Story: Going to Gym Class Social Story: Getting a Haircut Social Story: Controlling My Voice Volume Social Story: Riding a Bicycle What You Will Receive: 13 high-quality PDF files 8.5"x11" in size Over 130 Pages of combined content How to Use: After uploading product, save file to your device Print either at home, or via local print provider or online print service Bind, laminate, or place in duotang to use with your students Personal Note: Should you require a different file format or size, let us know and we can do this for you. We love what we do and so would appreciate your feedback and review so we can continue to provide practical resources to our fellow educators. Thank you :)
Celebrating Diversity Social Story | Teaching Kids Inclusion & Kindness | SEL Story for Classrooms
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Celebrating Diversity Social Story | Teaching Kids Inclusion & Kindness | SEL Story for Classrooms

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"Celebrating Diversity” is a kid-friendly, easy-to-read story designed to teach elementary students about diversity, inclusion, and respect for others. Through simple text and colorful visual ideas, this social story introduces children to the many ways people can be different—such as language, culture, traditions, abilities, and beliefs—while reinforcing the message that our differences make the world special. Perfect for teachers, counselors, school psychologists, and parents, this 16-page social story is a wonderful tool to help young learners embrace diversity and build a more inclusive community. Use this resource in classroom lessons, morning meetings, small groups, or one-on-one discussions to help children develop social awareness and kindness toward others. Let’s celebrate what makes us unique & create a world where everyone belongs! What You Will Receive: 1 high-quality PDF file 8.5"x11" in size 16 Pages How to Use: After uploading product, save file to your device Print either at home, or via local print provider or online print service Bind, laminate, or place in duotang to use with your students Personal Note: Should you require a different file format or size, let us know and we can do this for you. We love what we do and so would appreciate your feedback and review so we can continue to provide practical resources to our fellow educators. THANK YOU.
Personal Space Social Story Lesson | Fun Activities, Hula Hoop Game & Visuals for Kids
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Personal Space Social Story Lesson | Fun Activities, Hula Hoop Game & Visuals for Kids

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This engaging and interactive lesson entitled My Bubble, Your Bubble: Understanding Personal Space, is 30-minute interactive lesson designed to help elementary students understand and respect personal space. Using fun analogies, hands-on activities, and visual demonstrations, students will learn about different levels of personal space and appropriate boundaries in various social situations. Through role-playing, hula hoop exercises, and stoplight zone discussions, students will develop a better understanding of how to navigate social interactions comfortably and respectfully. This lesson is ideal for classrooms, counseling groups, or social skills instruction. This lesson package includes a complete lesson plan, printables & narrative guide, making it easy to deliver with minimal preparation. Lesson Objectives: Understand what personal space is. Recognize different levels of personal space (family, friends, acquaintances, strangers). Learn ways to respect others’ personal space. Practice maintaining appropriate personal space in different situations. Lesson Sections: What is Personal Space Hula Hoop Activity: How Big is Your Bubble? The Stoplight Zones - Who Can Be Close? Role Play - Personal Space Detectives Worksheet - Who Belongs Inside and Outside My Bubble? My Personal Space Pledge Lesson Instructions & Narrative Printables for the Lesso What You Will Receive: High-quality PDF file (delivered in 2 ZIP Folders) 8.5"x11" in size 36 Pages How to Use: After uploading product, save file to your device Print either at home, or via local print provider or online print service Bind, laminate, or place in duotang to use with your students Personal Note: Should you require a different file format or size, let us know and we can do this for you. We love what we do and so would appreciate your feedback and review so we can continue to provide practical resources to our fellow educators. THANK YOU.