What belongs at home and what belongs at school social story

Social story for primary school aged children. This story focuses on helping children to understand that school equipment should be kept at school and toys should be kept at home.

What is a Social Story?

A Social Story is a carefully crafted, personalized narrative designed to help children understand and navigate various social situations and emotions. Each story provides clear, straightforward explanations about what to expect in a particular scenario, such as starting a new school year, making new friends, or dealing with feelings of frustration or excitement.

Why Use Social Stories?

Social stories are powerful tools for teaching social skills and emotional understanding to primary school-aged children. Here’s how they can benefit your classroom or home:

Enhances Understanding: Social stories use simple language and relatable scenarios to help children comprehend social cues, rules, and expectations, making abstract concepts more concrete.

Builds Confidence: By preparing children for different social situations, social stories empower them to navigate new experiences with confidence and ease.
Encourages Positive Behavior: With clear examples of appropriate behavior and positive reinforcement, social stories promote good decision-making and encourage children to act thoughtfully and respectfully.

Supports Emotional Regulation: These stories help children recognize and manage their emotions by providing strategies and coping mechanisms for handling various feelings and reactions.

Inclusive and Adaptable: Social stories are perfect for children of all abilities, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other social-emotional challenges, as they can be easily tailored to meet individual needs.

Make Social Learning Fun and Effective

Our collection of social stories is designed to be simple for the child to understand. We suggest printing them and reading them repeatedly with the child. Each story is a step towards fostering a more understanding, empathetic, and socially capable child.

Explore our range of social stories today and see the difference they can make in your students’ social and emotional development!