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!
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!
This is a social story meant to help children to navigate and deal with bullying in healthy and effective ways. This social story validates the student’s emotions, by acknowledging how bullying can make them feel, and identifies that bullying can be towards them or others, and affect them equally. The script goes on to present differences between ‘bad’ choices and ‘good’ choices, and outlines ‘good’ ways to deal with bullying, to keep themselves happy and safe.
It is in PDF, 8.5 x 11 inch format, and so can easily be printed and/or laminated. It is presented in a simple, fun and visual format, and can be used across all ages and developmental levels.
I have personally used it in individual and group format, in elementary and special needs junior high/high school classrooms. I hope it helps you, help your students!
I always appreciate feedback and comments, so please feel free to leave your opinions and suggestions! Thank you
This Bundle provides 12 Social Stories covering some Essential Life Skills that students benefit from learning. Each story is thorough, and uses plenty of engaging visuals paired with developmentally appropriate language. I always invest lots of time into the quality of visuals, utility and practicality of the social stories I create.
They are in PDF format (8.5 x 11 inches), and so can be easily printed and laminated. They may be used with elementary students and/or with older students in a special education or life skills setting.
The Bundle includes the following:
Riding a City Bus
Street Safety
Brushing (& Flossing) My Teeth
Getting Dressed (Indoor & Outdoor)
Making a Sandwich
Self-Grooming (Hair & Nails)
Taking a Bath or Shower
Using the Washroom & Toilet
Washing My Hands
Using a Stove
Riding a School Bus
Traveling on an Airplane
You will receive a Zip file containing all 12 social stories, ready for instant download. Enjoy!
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD | INSTANTLY PRINTABLE | HIGH-RESOLUTION PDF FILE
Sometimes our students struggle with the need to move their bodies. This is a social story meant to teach students about Fidgeting, and what they can do to help themselves to fidget in healthy ways, without distracting themselves or others.
It is in PDF format (8.5"x11"), and so can easily be printed and/or laminated. It is presented in a simple, fun and visual format, and can be used across all ages and developmental levels.
I have personally used it in individual and group format, in elementary and special needs junior high/high school classrooms. Feel free to edit, as you feel is appropriate, to your specific situation/needs. I hope it helps you, help your students.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
1 High-Resolution PDF File, 8.5"x11"
When Someone I Care About, Dies: Grief Journal
In response to our brief social story on supporting a grieving student, we were asked if we had a more in-depth resource for our grieving kids - and, after a lot of thought, work and care, we finally have published a comprehensive grief journal!
This 43-page comprehensive journal is meant to act as a guide to assist children and youth through their grief journey. It is intended to answer some of children’s questions about death, and provide information about death and dying, and the feelings we may experience when someone we care about, dies.
Some examples of topics/questions covered include:
Why do people die?
Who is in our Circle of Support?
What is the Life Cycle?
Will the person come back?
What happens at a funeral?
Where does the person go?
Are my feelings normal?
Who can I talk to?
What happens in our bodies when we grieve?
What can make me feel better?
Will I feel happy again?
What are some self-care activities I can do?
What happens over time?
Grief glossary - what are some words I may hear when a person dies?
Self-expression page
The journal helps children to normalize the grief experience, and guides them through important topics and feelings related to the loss of a loved one.
The journal is in PDF (8.5" x 11") format, and so is easily printable and may be laminated and put in a binder or folder. It uses developmentally appropriate language, and engaging visuals.
It is presented as a social story, but also in a workbook-like format, where the child can contribute their own answers and fill in information that helps them to engage in and reflect on their grief experience. The intention is to work through the journal alongside a trusted adult, so they may be adequately listened to and supported.
As always, please leave your feedback and review so that we may continue to provide practical resources to our fellow educators. And, please follow our page so you may receive new and up to date materials. Thank you!
This resource called, AUTISM and ME: SOCIAL (SUCCESS) STORY - Strategies for Life!, is really a manual and workbook for children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder to use in order to empower and educate themselves on ASD, identify with others with ASD, and learn strategies to live and cope with ASD in healthy ways.
This resource is 40 pages, and in PDF format (8.5 x 11), and so can be easily printed. It contains developmentally appropriate language and engaging visuals in order to engage the child in a fun and interactive way. There are Two Parts, with Part 1 focusing on education on ASD, and Part 2 focusing on strategies to live with ASD.
Part 1: Living with Autism - ALL ABOUT ME
Communication
Socialization
Sensory
Emotions/Feelings
Perseveration
Repetitive Movements & Behaviours/Stimming
Insistence on Sameness/Routine
Splinter skills/Interests
Emphasis on Strengths
Part 2: Living with Autism - Strategies & Ideas
Examples of Feelings and Emotional Reactions
Strategies to Process Feelings and Emotions
Strategies to Regulate Sensory Needs
Strategies to incorporate Routine and Sameness
Strategies for Communication
Strategies for Social Interaction and Making Friendships
Strategies to Navigate Bullying Behaviours
Mention of Medication as means to moderate behaviours
Emphasis on Strengths and Talents
Opportunity to Draw and/or Write About What It’s Like Living with ASD
While labeled a social story, this resource is really an in-depth manual or workbook on how to live successfully with ASD and to appreciate one’s strengths and talents, that do accompany living with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
As always, please leave feedback and review, so that I may continue to provide practical resources to my fellow educators. Thank you!
The Social Story: Coping with Change, was created in order to help students and children to learn about what change means, and more importantly, to share effective and practical ways to cope with change in our lives.
The story cites several examples of what change means, what change looks like (seasons, weather, time, family, friends, where we live, where we go to school, how we feel, our thoughts, looks, etc.), and how change can affect our daily life. It speaks to normalizing change and reinforces that change is normal and okay!
The story discusses how some change is expected and planned, while other change is unexpected and sudden. It goes on to outline how change may cause us to feel and react, and how we can self-regulate in order to handle change effectively at home and school, or other setting.
This 10-page social story is in PDF format, 8.5x11, and can be easily printed and laminated. It uses clear language and engaging visuals, and while tailored for elementary years, is suited to all developmental and grade levels, across regular and special education settings.
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD | PRINTABLE SOCIAL STORY
High-Resolution PDF | 8.5"x11" Format
This social story on Personal Hygiene is a resource for teachers and parents to assist children and students with managing their own personal hygiene.
This resource is 9 pages, and in PDF format (8.5 x 11), and so can be easily printed. It contains developmentally appropriate language and engaging visuals in order to engage the child in a fun and interactive way.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
1 High-Resolution colour PDF file, in 8.5x11 format
HOW TO PRINT:
Following purchase, your file will be emailed to you for printing.
Simply Print, laminate if you wish, and staple, bind or place in duotang or folder to use with students and children.
Download, print, and enjoy!
PERSONAL NOTE:
We love what we do, and do our best to provide a wide variety of options, quality resources, and flexibility in printing our digital files, all in attempts to make your life easier!
PLEASE NOTE:
No physical product will be shipped, as this is a digital download. Colours may vary slightly due to different colour monitor/calibration.
This purchase is licensed for PERSONAL USE ONLY. All Digital Prints are copyright of The Wellness Playground.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CHECK OUT OUR OTHER LISTINGS, AND FOLLOW OUR PAGE FOR UPDATES ON NEW PRODUCTS AND SALES. THANK YOU FOR VISITING!
Digital Product | Instant Download | JPEG & PDF Format
112 AFFIRMATION CARDS INCLUDED!
Positive Self-Affirmation Cards
This bundle comes with 112 Positive Self-Affirmation Cards suitable for use with children, youth and adults. They are formatted to business card-size, and so can be easily used and accessed at a desk, in a binder, pocket, wallet, etc. Each card is unique in it’s saying - and contains positive self-affirmations, paired with engaging visuals.
Use them as deck(s) of motivational cards in a classroom - have students pick cards throughout their day to offer reminders of their potential, and self-worth.
Use them to keep in your wallet - pull them out as you need a boost of positivity in your day
Have students choose cards to keep at their desk, in their bag or pocket - so they can access these positive statements throughout their day, as needed
Use the cards as a lesson - have students choose from the deck of cards, and describe how the message applies to them and/or others. Make each card a teachable lesson!
There are several uses and opportunities to expand the utility of these cards. Use you imagination and have fun!
What’s Included:
112 Unique Cards
1 Zip file with JPEG files
1 PDF file
How to Print:
A. Choose your desired Card(s)
B. Print at home, or
C. Use a local print/copy shop to print for you, or
D. Upload to an online printing service to have the prints delivered to your door
We recommend using high-quality card stock for best results
PERSONAL NOTE:
We love what we do, and do our best to provide a wide variety of options, fun products, and flexibility in printing our digital files, all in attempts to make your life easier!
Please provide your feedback, so we may continue to offer worthwhile products!
INSTANT DOWNLOAD | 12 SOCIAL STORIES | PDF FORMAT |
RANGING FROM 3 to 8 PAGES EACH
This Social Story Bundle provides engaging social scripts for 12 common classroom behaviours. Each social story is in PDF (8.5x11") format, and uses engaging colours and visuals, and developmentally appropriate language for all elementary and junior high ages, as well as special education settings.
The 12 Social Story Topics Include:
Keeping My Hands to Myself
How to Ask for Help
Hitting is Not Okay
Kicking is Not Okay
Spitting is Not Okay
Running Away is Not Okay
Swearing (or saying mean words) is Not Okay
Throwing Things is Not Okay
Yelling is Not Okay
No Interruping
Waiting My Turn
What to Do When I Get Upset or Angry
Each story can be easily printed, laminated and either stapled, placed in duotang or binder, or professionally bound to use with students and children.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
1 Zip file containing, 12 High-Resolution colour PDF files, in 8.5x11 format
Digital Download | Printable | PDF & JPEG Files
8.5" x 11" Size for Easy Printing
ABC Behaviour Model Template
This ABC Behaviour Model is a convenient template to assist educators, parents and clinicians in tracking, analyzing and making sense of student behaviours, across any setting. It is laid out in simple terms, with clear graphics, and is easy to understand for adult and student. This tool is a great way to improve your behaviour detective skills !
What You Will Receive:
1 Zip Folder containing: 3 High-Resolution JPEG Files and PDF File
This is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD. You WILL NOT receive a physical product.
How to Print:
Following purchase, you will receive email with link to the product
Simply Download and Save to your device
Then print, and use as many times as you like!
PLEASE NOTE:
No physical product will be shipped. Colours may vary slightly due to different colour monitor/calibration.
This purchase is licensed for PERSONAL USE ONLY. All Digital Prints are copyright of The Wellness Playground.
THANKS FOR VISITING, and FEEL FREE TO CHECK OUT OUR OTHER LISTINGS and FOLLOW OUR STORE!
Printable Social Story | Digital Resource
Social Story - When I Am Frustrated
This Social Story: When I Am Frustrated, is meant to teach students that becoming frustrated and having strong feelings is normal, but there are healthy ways to cope with frustration, and effective strategies to self-regulate and calm down.
The social story is in PDF format (8.5"x11") and so is easily printable, and can be laminated and placed in binder for use with students. It uses developmentally appropriate language and engaging visuals to keep student interest.
As always, please leave us our feedback and reviews, so that we may continue to provide practical resources to our fellow educators. And, please FOLLOW OUR PAGE for updates and new resources. Thank you!
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
1 High-Resolution colour PDF file, in 8.5x11 format
HOW TO PRINT:
Following purchase, your file will be emailed to you for printing.
Simply Print, laminate if you wish, and staple, bind or place in duotang or folder to use with students and children.
Download, print, and enjoy!
PERSONAL NOTE:
We love what we do, and do our best to provide a wide variety of options, quality resources, and flexibility in printing our digital files, all in attempts to make your life easier!
Please provide your feedback, so we may continue to offer worthwhile products!
PLEASE NOTE:
No physical product will be shipped, as this is a digital download. Colours may vary slightly due to different colour monitor/calibration.
Thanks for visiting our shop, and please feel free to check out our other listings!
INSTANT DOWNLOAD | PRINTABLE WORKBOOK
High-Quality PDF | 8.5"x11" Format
How to Tame Your Worry Monster: An Anxiety Workbook
This 30-page anxiety workbook was created to educate and support children and youth with managing their worries and anxiety in a fun, creative, and engaging way.
It may be used independently or with guidance from an adult. We hope it offers some strategies and a glimmer of hope to anyone who uses it.
What You Will Receive:
30-Page Digital Workbook
High-Resolution Colour PDF
8.5"x11" Format for Easy Printing
This is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD. You WILL NOT receive a physical product.
How to Download:
A. Download the PDF file
B. Print at home, or
C. Use a local print/copy shop to print for you, or
D. Upload to an online printing service to have the prints delivered to your door
E. Bind or staple, or place in duotang or folder
PERSONAL NOTE:
We love what we do, and do our best to provide a wide variety of options, fun products, and flexibility in printing our digital files, all in attempts to make your life easier!
Please provide your feedback, so we may continue to offer worthwhile products!
Thank you.
INSTANT DOWNLOAD | 10 PRINTABLE SOCIAL STORIES | HIGH-RESOLUTION PDF FILES
This Bundle consists of 10 resources to assist children with developing essential self-regulation skills. Each resource is easy to follow, practical, and uses simple language and engaging visuals to communicate concepts. They are tailored to elementary and junior high ages, but are suitable across all developmental levels, for regular and special education settings.
They are in PDF, 8.5 x 11, format, and and so can be easily printed and laminated, and/or presented on-screen to a classroom. Each story ranges from 3 to 16 pages long.
The range of topics include breathing techniques, mindfulness, sensory needs, managing strong emotions, modulating voice volume, and coping with high stimulation environments and events.
WHATS INCLUDED:
10 Social Stories
Each in High-Resolution colour PDF; 8.5"x11" Format:
Social Story- How I can Relax with Calm Breathing (Basic Concepts)
Social Story - My Sensory Needs (and How to Self-Regulate)
Social Story - Stimming is My Super Power
Social Story - How to Cope When Things are Too Loud
Social Story - What to Do When I Get Upset or Angry
Social Story - What to Do When My Body Needs to Fidget
Social Story - Controlling My Voice Volume
Social Story - Managing Strong Emotions
Social Story - 8 Easy Ways I Can Practice Calm Breathing
Social Story - Personal Space
We hope this resource is helpful to you and the children you work with! Enjoy, and please leave your feedback.
The Social Story: How to Manage My Worries When Shopping, is tailored to to children and youth who have a difficult time coping with outings to public places, for shopping - such as the Mall, Store, and Supermarket. It is useful for individuals with chronic worry, formal anxiety disorders, ADHD, Autism, FASD, and other specialized needs.
The story uses simple to understand language paired with engaging visuals to discuss the following:
What is worry and anxiety
How worry can present during outings such as shopping
Settings include the mall, store and supermarket (grocery store)
Examples of possible environmental triggers across settings (e.g., bright lights, people, noises, etc.)
Strategies to help reduce anxiety and worry, and calm body and mind
Opportunity for reader to offer their own helpful strategies
Finally, encouragement about normalizing worry and finding success in using strategies to make outings easier.
What’s Included:
1 High-Resolution PDF File
16 Pages
8.5" x 11" format
How to Print:
Open the file and download to your device
You may then save and print to your home printer, or use a local or online printing service
Then simply print, bind and use!
Personal Note:
We hope you find this resource helpful for yourself, your children and students.
Please leave your feedback and review, and follow our shop for updates on new products.
Thank you!
This** Anxiety Intervention Bundle offers 8 unique activities**, social stories and strategies tailored to help children manage children and youth’s anxiety across all settings:
Breathing & Grounding Strategies for Kids
Social Story: 8 Easy Ways I Can Practice Calm Breathing
Social Story: Calm Breathing (Basic Concepts)
Social Story: What To Do When I Feel Worried or Anxious
Anxiety Busters Activity
My Worry Bubbles Activity
Taming Your Thoughts: CBT Intervention
Worry Tree Activity
Each intervention includes detailed instructions and sample pages for ease of understanding and use.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:
You will receive 5 zip files, with each resource in PNG and/or PDF format, and 8.5"x11" sizing - this allows for high-resolution images and easy printing from your home or office printer. You may, of course, also choose to print from a local print/copy shop, or upload to an online printing service to have the print delivered to your door.
PERSONAL NOTE:
We love what we do, and do our best to provide a wide variety of options, fun products, and flexibility in printing our digital files, all in attempts to make your life easier!
Please provide your feedback, so we may continue to offer worthwhile products!
PLEASE NOTE:
No physical product will be shipped and the frame is not included. Colours may vary slightly due to different colour monitor/calibration. This purchase is licensed for PERSONAL USE ONLY. All Digital Prints are copyright of The Wellness Playground.
THANKS FOR VISITING, and FEEL FREE TO CHECK OUT OUR OTHER LISTINGS.
This mental health art print highlights the act of self-care with the metaphor of taking a sip from our cups of Positivitea throughout our day. The cups listed include:
You are worthy of happiness
You are loved and appreciated
Your courage will carry you through
You are strong and resilient
Your feelings and opinions are valid
You are not your mistakes
You are enough, just as you are
The universe has a plan for you
Let go of what you cannot control
Hang this inspirational poster in your office, classroom or home. We suggest using high-quality, thick matte paper for best results.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:
This digital print comes in high-resolution PDF format, in 6 SIZE RATIOS, allowing you the option to USE ALL COMMON FRAMES!
You will receive 2 ZIP folders containing all of the files for your art printable AND a separate digital description page:
A 1:1 ratio file for printing square sizes: 5"x5", 8"x8", 10"x10", 12"x12", 16"x16", 18"x18", 30"x30"
A 4:5 ratio file for printing sizes: 4"x5", 8x10", 12"x15", 16"x20"
A 3:4 ratio file for printing sizes: 6"x8", 9"x12", 12"x16", 15"x20", 18"x24"
A 2:3 ratio file for printing sizes: 4"x6", 8"x12", 12"x18", 16"x24", 20"x30", 24"x36"
A file for printing 5"x7"
A file for printing 11"x14"
HOW TO PRINT AND FRAME THE DIGITAL ART:
A. Choose your desired size from the selections within the ZIP file
B. Print at home, or
C. Use a local print/copy shop to print for you, or
D. Upload to an online printing service to have the prints delivered to your door
*If you require a CUSTOM SIZE, please let us know - we are happy to do this for you.
*IF you require a different digital format (e.g., JPEG, PNG), please contact us and we will be happy to send it to you after purchase!
PERSONAL NOTE:
We love what we do, and do our best to provide a wide variety of options, fun products, and flexibility in printing our digital files, all in attempts to make your life easier!
Please provide your feedback, so we may continue to offer worthwhile products!
PLEASE NOTE:
No physical product will be shipped and the frame is not included. Colours may vary slightly due to different colour monitor/calibration. This purchase is licensed for PERSONAL USE ONLY. All Digital Prints are copyright of The Wellness Playground.
THANKS FOR VISITING, and FEEL FREE TO CHECK OUT OUR OTHER LISTINGS AND FOLLOW OUR STORE FOR UPDATES ON NEW PRODUCTS.
Some of our students, whether they are simply very young, or have conditions that interfere with personal boundaries and impulsivity (ADHD, ASD, FASD, etc.), have tendencies to remove their clothing at inappropriate times throughout the day, either at school or other social settings.
This Social Story: Keeping My Clothes On, focuses on teaching children the importance of keeping their clothes on at school and other public places. The story explains the concept of clothing, and when and where it may be appropriate to wear and not to wear clothing.
The social story uses practical examples, engaging visuals and developmentally appropriate language tailored to elementary years and special education students.
We hope this resource helps you to help the children 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: Getting a Haircut. Getting a haircut can be an unpredictable and scary experience for many students, especially students with sensory needs such as those on the ADHD, ASD, and FASD spectrums. This social story takes the student through the possible steps of a haircut, and what to expect from the start to end of visiting the hairdresser or hair salon.
This social story explains these concepts in simple child-friendly language, using engaging visuals and examples. It can be used in individual and/or group format and is is tailored to elementary and special education settings.
We hope this social story will help you help the children and students you work with!
**What you will receive: **
1 High-Quality Colour PDF File
Size: 8.5x11 inches
20 Pages****
How to print and use:
Download to your device
Print at home, or using a local or online print service
Bind in a folder, binder or duotang
Note:
Should you need another file format (e.g., JPEG, PNG) simply let us know and we can do this for you.
Be sure to follow our store for updates on new products and flash sales. We love what we do, so please provide your feedback and review so we may continue to create worthwhile products!
Thank you!
Social Story: Going to the Grocery Store
Going to the grocery store can be an overwhelming experience for many of our children and students. This social story was created to help make a child’s experience at the grocery store be more predictable and enjoyable.
This social story guides children through what to expect when visiting the grocery store - from arriving, to carrying and finding groceries, to the sights, sounds and smells encountered, paying, and leaving for home.
The social story is full of engaging visuals and uses 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.
Social Story: Going to the Movie Theatre
Going to the movie theatre can be an overwhelming and unpredictable experience for many of our children and students, especially those with sensory needs (e.g., ASD, FASD, ADHD ,etc).
This social story guides children through what to expect when visiting the movie theatre - from arriving, to the sights, sounds and smells encountered, possible interactions, and overall experience - so they may feel more comfortable going to the movies.
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
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.