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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

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 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: 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. 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 the Public Pool. Going to the public pool 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 public pool - from arriving, to the sights, sounds and people encountered, possible challenges, and overall experience - so they may feel more comfortable going to the pool. 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.

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.