This is a social story that aims to: (a) Provide basic information about this unique situation we are in, and (b) To hopefully alleviate children’s anxiety and reassure them that they will be okay The social story explains what Coronavirus/Covid-19 is, in basic terms, how it may affect the people around us, what symptoms to look for, what this means for school and social interactions, and how to ultimately keep safe and healthy. It goes on to normalize feelings of anxiety and worry, and reassures children that things will go back to normal and they will return to school, their friends and their favourite activities. Please Take Care, and Stay Safe and Healthy!

Social Story: No Climbing Many of our students who are active and impulsive in their behaviours, need to have movement in their days. Our students often resort to climbing in inappropriate situations and settings. This social story distinguishes between appropriate and inappropriate climbing and offers alternative behaviours that are safer and more desirable. This 9-page social story conveys these themes using practical examples, 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 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: Poking is Not Okay Many children and students have difficulty keeping their hands to themselves, and resort to behaviours such as poking. Poking can be done using hands or fingers, and can be aggravating to other peers and adults. This social story provides an overview of poking, and offers alternative behaviours that are healthier, safer and more appropriate. This 8 page social story conveys these themes using practical examples, 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 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 Sad We all experience different feelings at different times. One of these feelings is sadness. This feelings social story helps students to define sadness, recognize when they may be feeling sad, and reinforces that strong feelings are temporary, and that we can all learn healthy strategies to manage sadness. 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 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 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 Gym Class. Going to gym class can be an overwhelming experience for many of our students and children, especially those with specialized needs. This social story was created to help make gym class more predictable and to reduce students’ anxiety levels, so they may feel more comfortable entering the gym and participating in gym activities. The story also presents alternatives to gym that still allow students to receive physical activity and feel good about themselves. 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: 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: Using an Escalator. Using an escalator is a life skill that is useful, as escalators are found in a variety of buildings. However, many children and students do not have experience using escalators, and escalators can be anxiety-provoking for children with specialized needs (e.g., ASD, ADHD, FASD, sensory sensitivites, etc.). This social story guides the user through what to expect when riding on an escalator - including what it looks like, what it feels like, and how to ride on one, step by step. This visual guide makes using an escalator more predictable and less stressful for children. This 13-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 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 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 Zoo ** Going to the Zoo can be a fun experience, but many of our children and students either have not had the opportunity to go to a Zoo, or find the idea of going to the Zoo stressful and unpredictable. This is particularly true for our students with specialized needs. This 12-page social story guides the user through what to expect when going to the Zoo - including what it looks like, what it feels and sounds like, what activities to expect, and the possible experiences encountered. This visual guide makes a trip to the Zoo 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: Eating at the Table. ** Eating at the table is commonly expected within most households and schools. However, our children and students often have difficulty either learning or remembering the appropriate skills and etiquette expected for eating at the table. This social story follows expectations for eating at the table, along with their rationale, and reinforces good manners and etiquette around staying seated and taking breaks. The story uses engaging visuals, and developmentally appropriate language suited 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 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.

These 3 digital posters provide simple to understand, and engaging strategies to use with children and youth - to manage anxiety, practice mindfulness and incorporate strategies into their daily routine. Each poster contains a unique strategy to encourage: Reducing Anxiety, Calming the Mind, and Calming the Body. Each posters has easy to follow visuals paired with simple instruction. They can be used in the classroom as a poster, on a student’s desk, or at home, or anywhere else these strategies are needed! Our printable digital posters are the perfect choice. You can print them yourself at home, call into a local print/copy shop or upload to an online printing service to have the prints delivered to your door. We suggest using high-quality, thick matte paper for best results. WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE: This digital print comes in both PNG & PDF formats, in 4 SIZE RATIOS, allowing you the option to COMMON FRAMES or FOLDERS! You will receive a ZIP folder containing all of the files for your art printable AND a separate digital description page: 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 PDF file for printing sizes: 8.5"x11" A Download Description page 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 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 FUN LISTINGS and BE SURE TO FOLLOW OUR PAGE FOR UPDATES ON NEW PRODUCTS AND SALES.

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.

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!

Social Story: Respecting Personal Space High-Quality Colour PDF File | 8.5"x11" Format This is a social story meant to help children to respect others Personal Space. Sometimes our students do not have awareness of their own and others personal space. They can intrude, touch others, and speak too closely, making other students feel uncomfortable and upset. This 10-page social story guides the student through the meaning the Personal Space in terms of a Personal Space Bubble, explaining that this is the space in which we feel comfortable and safe. It notes that staying an arm’s length away will make others feel comfortable and safe. It is presented in a simple, fun and visual format, that can be easily printed and laminated, and can be used across all ages and developmental levels. It is in Powerpoint format, but in 8.5 x 11 inches, so it can be printed on regular paper. I have personally used it in individual and group format, in elementary and special needs junior high/high school classrooms. As always, please leave feedback so I may continue to provide practical resources to my fellow educators. Thank you!

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!

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!

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: 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: 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: 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.

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!