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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: 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.
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: 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: Using Scissors | Scissors Safety Lesson
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Social Story: Using Scissors | Scissors Safety Lesson

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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!
Social Story: Listening  to My Body | Body Awareness Lesson
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Social Story: Listening to My Body | Body Awareness Lesson

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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: 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: When I'm Feeling Excited | ADHD Social Story
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Social Story: When I'm Feeling Excited | ADHD Social Story

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Social Story: When I’m Feeling Excited Feeling excited is normal. However, many children and students have difficulty regulating their emotions and behaviour when they are excited. This social story reviews what feeling excited looks and feels like, and offers ways to manage excitement as well as alternative behaviours that are healthy. This 12-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 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: Taking My Medication | Taking ADHD Meds Social Story Lesson
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Social Story: Taking My Medication | Taking ADHD Meds Social Story Lesson

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Social Story: Taking My Medication Many children and students take medications for various reasons, whether it be a medical condition, illness, or diagnosis such as ADHD. Children often times do not feel comfortable with the idea of medication, or do not know how to take medications properly. This social story is meant to make the process of taking medication more predictable, easier to manage, and less stressful for children. This 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 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: No Running Away | No Running Social Story Behaviour Lesson
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Social Story: No Running Away | No Running Social Story Behaviour Lesson

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Social Story: No Running Away. Our children and students often have difficulty regulating their emotions and behaviour, and sometimes respond by running away. This might look like running from their teacher or other adult, bolting from the classroom, running the hallways, or leaving the school. This social story discusses what running away looks like, , safe and unsafe reasons to run away, what may cause the urge to run away, and offers alternative behaviours that are safer and more appropriate. This 11-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 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: Taking Another's Perspective | Theory of Mind Empathy Lesson
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Social Story: Taking Another's Perspective | Theory of Mind Empathy Lesson

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Social Story: Taking Another’s Perspective Taking another person’s perspective, or putting ourselves in someone else’s shoes, is an important social emotional skill that our children and students should develop. With appropriate guidance and practice, our children can learn to develop empathy towards others. This will be essential in building healthy relationships in our children’s lives! This 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: Taking A Taxi | Hailing a Cab Social Story | Life Skills Lesson
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Social Story: Taking A Taxi | Hailing a Cab Social Story | Life Skills Lesson

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Social Story: Taking A Taxi Taking a Taxi is a life skill that our many of our children and students benefit from learning, as it is sometimes necessary to travel to and from school, home and around the city. This social story describes a taxi, the process in taking one, and what to expect from the experience. This 9-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 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: When I'm Feeling Excited | Feelings Emotions Social Story
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Social Story: When I'm Feeling Excited | Feelings Emotions Social Story

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Social Story: When I’m Feeling Excited Feeling excited is normal. However, many children and students have difficulty regulating their emotions and behaviour when they are excited. This social story reviews what feeling excited looks and feels like, and offers ways to manage excitement as well as alternative behaviours that are healthy. This 12-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 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 A Sensory Room | Sensory Skills Self-Regulation Lesson
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Social Story: Using A Sensory Room | Sensory Skills Self-Regulation Lesson

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Social Story: Using A Sensory Room. A Sensory Room can be an important space for our children and students to experience meaningful sensory feedback and self-regulation during their day. This social story describes the purpose behind a sensory room, including what a sensory room looks like and how and when it might be used. 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 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: Riding on an Elevator | Elevator Social Story
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Social Story: Riding on an Elevator | Elevator Social Story

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Social Story: Riding on an Elevator. Riding on an elevator is a life skill that is useful. However, many children and students do not have experience on elevator, and elevators can be particularly 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 elevator - including what it looks like, what it feels like, and how to ride on one, step by step. This visual guide makes riding an elevator 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 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 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 Bed (My Bedtime Routine) | Bedtime Social Story
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Social Story: Going to Bed (My Bedtime Routine) | Bedtime Social Story

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Social Story: Going to Bed (My Bedtime Routine) Going to bed and having a good night’s sleep is essential for the health of our children’s minds and bodies. A regular bedtime routine is an important part of this process. This 13-page social story discusses the importance of a bedtime routine, what this may look like, and provides space for the child to share what their own bedtime routine looks like. 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 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 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: Going to the Park | Life Skills Lesson
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Social Story: Going to the Park | Life Skills Lesson

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Social Story: Going to the Park. Going to the park or playground 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 at the park - from the sights, sounds and people (and animals) encountered, activities to do, and overall experience - making a trip to the park a more predictable experience. 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 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 Mall | Life Skills Lesson for Elementary and Special Education
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Social Story: Going to the Mall | Life Skills Lesson for Elementary and Special Education

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Social Story: Going to the Mall. Going to the mall can be an overwhelming experience for many of our children and students. There are many sights, sounds and crowds that can cause our students anxiety and stress. This social story was created to help make a child’s experience at the mall more predictable and enjoyable. This 13 page social story guides children through what to expect when visiting the mall - from arriving, to the sights, sounds and smells encountered, possible interactions, and leaving for home. 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 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 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.