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!
The Grateful Journal helps people to make gratitude a habit by encouraging daily practice of being thankful for what we have. The gratitude journal is in digital format, and so is easily printable and you may print as many pages as you like!
Most of us lead busy lives and it can be easy to get caught up with the day to day challenges. But, in the midst of the chaos, it is important not to lose sight of the fact that there is always something to be grateful for. As much as we may be overcoming obstacles and solving problems, how often do we take the time to truly celebrate the positives? This journal was created to help you make quality time for gratitude. Use it to reflect on your day, week or month - what did you enjoy? what made you smile? It might be a person in your life or a moment you shared or experience you enjoyed. It could be as simple as a delicious cup of coffee in the morning or watching a beautiful sunrise. Let it remind you of the little things in life. This journal has helpful strategies and tools to encourage gratitude, as well as daily entries for each month of the year, so you may have space for growth each and every day of the year!
CONTENTS:
JOURNAL PURPOSE
HOW TO USE THIS JOURNAL
THE BENEFITS OF GRATITUDE
THE REVERSE BUCKET LIST
PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE
YOUR GRATITUDE VISION BOARD
GRATITUDE TOKENS
G.L.A.D. TECHNIQUE
TABS: JANUARY - DECEMBER
We hope this journal helps you to adopt an attitude of gratitude into your daily life and appreciate all the little things that make life wonderful.
What You Will Receive:
1 ZIP folder containing a high-quality, colour PDF file
8.5"x11" in size
188 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 or place in a duotang for your convenience
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.
THANK YOU.
My Grief Journey: A Teen Guide for Managing Grief and Loss. Guided Prompts to Explore Feelings and Find a Path to Healing.
This journal was created to help youth (ages 12-18) navigate the challenges surrounding death, loss and grief, and find a path to healing. Everybody processes grief in different ways and over their own timeline. This journal respects these differences and offers education, guided prompts, and strategies - acting as a healthy outlet to support youth along their grief journey. We poured much time and effort into this journal to make it an authentic and meaningful experience for the user.
This 44-page grief journal conveys these themes using engaging visuals and practical examples, as well as developmentally appropriate language.
This journal is not intended to replace therapy, but rather, is meant to act as a supplemental and supportive guide, and can be used individually or with a trusted adult such as a parent or counselor.
We hope you find this journal helpful in your grief journey.
What You Will Receive:
1 high-quality, colour PDF file
8.5"x11" in size
44 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, 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: Facing a Fear of the Dark
Our children often struggle with a fear of the dark, whether it be in their bedroom, basement, or anywhere else that is dark and potentially scary. This social story guides children through what anxiety and fear of the dark might look and feel like, and provides strategies to help face a fear of the dark, so that children can feel empowered.
This 16-page social story conveys these themes using practical examples, engaging visuals, and developmentally appropriate language. It is best suited to K-6, and special education settings.
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
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.
Social Story: Sleeping By Myself - Coping with Fears
Our children often struggle with sleeping in their rooms by themselves - especially when they first transition into their own bedroom. This social story guides children through what anxiety and fear of sleeping on your own might look and feel like, and provides strategies to help with this transition, so that children can feel empowered.
This 12-page social story conveys these themes using practical examples, engaging visuals, and developmentally appropriate language. It is best suited to K-6, and special education settings.
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
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 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: Going Back to School - Coping with Separation Anxiety
Going back to school after a long break can be upsetting for many of our students, as they may have a difficult time leaving their parents and the comfort of home. This separation can cause distress and worry for our children, resulting in school avoidance and anxiety. This social story helps students to normalize the transition from home to school, to recognize feelings they may have in the process, and to develop strategies to cope with anxiety related to returning to school.
This 13-page social story conveys these themes using practical examples, engaging visuals, and developmentally appropriate language. It is best suited to elementary and special education classrooms.
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
13 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: All About Holding Hands (Elopement)
Our children and students may want to hold hands with either adults or peers. Holding hands is something that is encouraged under the correct circumstances, and this social story is an easy way to educate children on this topic.
This social story focuses on holding hands, or elopement, and what is considered appropriate versus inappropriate holding of hands, as well as the difference between holding hands for safety and holding hands to express that you care.
This 11-page social story conveys these themes using practical examples, engaging visuals, and developmentally appropriate language. It is best suited to elementary and special education classrooms.
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
11 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: How to Calm My Body
Our children and students sometimes have a hard time managing strong emotions, and this will invariably include regulating their bodies (and minds). This social story normalizes children experiencing big feelings, and teaches them about how this might affect their bodies and what strategies they can use to calm their bodies and minds.
This 16-page social story conveys these themes using practical examples, engaging visuals, and developmentally appropriate language. It is best suited to K-6, and special education settings.
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
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.
Social Story: Public and Private (What’s the Difference?)
It is useful for children to understand the difference between public and private places, as there are different rules and allowances for what we can do in public versus private settings.
This simple social story reviews what constitutes public versus private places, and provides concrete examples of each, including what may or may not be permitted to do in public versus private settings.
This 8-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
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 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: All About Hugs
Our children and students sometimes have a hard time keeping their hands to themselves, and might have the tendency to hug others, whether it be friends, teachers or strangers. This is especially true of our kids who have ADHD or who are on the autism or fetal alcohol spectrums - and are impulsive and hyperactive, and have little awareness of personal space. This social story helps teach children what is acceptable and unacceptable hugging, and suggests some alternative behaviours and strategies that are more acceptable in social settings.
This 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.
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 :)
Social Story: Using the Stairs
Using the stairs is an important life skill that many of our children and students struggle with, whether due to difficulties with motor coordination, development, or limited experience or safety awareness.
However, with the correct guidance, we can successfully teach our children and students to use the stairs safely. This social story teaches children the steps involved in using stairs safely, and what this might look like in various settings and situations.
The social story conveys these themes using engaging visuals and developmentally appropriate language suited to elementary and special education students. It can be used by parents, students, teachers, educational assistants, and clinicians.
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
13 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.
Community Outings: Social Story Bundle
This Bundle contains 13 social stories that teach children about common community outings, in order to build life skills for their school and independent living years. These stories are tailored to elementary, middle/high school and special education settings, and convey these themes using developmentally appropriate language and engaging visuals. Each story is in PDF, 8.5"x11" format.
The 13 Social Stories include:
Social Story: Going to the Park
Social Story: Going to School
Social Story: Going to the Doctor’s Office
Social Story: Going Out at a Restaurant
Social Story: Going to the Zoo
Social Story: Going to the Grocery Store
Social Story: Going to the Movie Theatre
Social Story: Going to the Public Pool
Social Story: Riding the School Bus
Social Story: Riding a City Bus
Social Story: Taking a Taxi
Social Story: Going Camping
Social Story: Going to the Mall
What You Will Receive:
13 Social Stories
13 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!
This Social Story: Riding the School Bus
This social story provides the student with clear, step-by-step guidance and instruction around what to expect when riding the school bus. This includes, preparing/waiting at home/school, entering the bus, sitting down, riding the bus safely, and exiting the bus, and walking into school/home.
This 8-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 feedback, so I may continue to provide practical resources to my fellow educators. Thank you!
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
Social Story: Listening to My Body
Listening to our bodies is an important skill for children to learn.
Our body tells us important messages about how we feel both physically and emotionally. The more we are aware of our body signals, the more prepared we are to manage our physical and emotional feelings.
This 12-page social story conveys these themes using practical examples and exercises, 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 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: Using Scissors
Using scissors properly and safely is an important life skill that our students often need help learning. Some of our students may struggle with fine-motor skills, or simply have a hard time navigating a task such as cutting. This social story guides the student through what scissors looke like, what they are used for, how to use them, good safety practice while handling scissors.
This 9-page social story conveys these themes using practical examples,engaging visuals, and developmentally appropriate language. There is also opportunity for children to add their own input and examples.
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!