Elementary Social Story: Getting Ready for the Bus | Bus Safety Rules

**Help your students transition smoothly and safely to the school bus with this engaging social story for elementary students! **Designed by a school psychologist, this resource teaches the step-by-step routine of dismissal and riding the bus while reinforcing appropriate school behavior expectations, bus safety rules, and self-regulation skills.

This printable social narrative supports students who benefit from visual schedules, clear routines, and special education supports, including children with Autism, ADHD, anxiety, or behavioral needs. Perfect for school counselors, teachers, paraprofessionals, SLPs, and caregivers to use during daily transitions, PBIS implementation, and bus safety lessons.

What’s Included:
✔ Social Story: “Getting Ready for the School Bus!”
✔ Kid-friendly language for Grades K–5
✔ Visual/picture suggestions on each page for support staff & illustrators
✔ Reinforces: lining up, listening to adults, staying seated, quiet voices, bus rules
✔ Perfect for classrooms, small groups, or individual intervention

Key Features:
Supports SEL and self-management skills
Helps reduce dismissal anxiety, pushing, running, or unsafe behaviors
Ideal for transition planning and bus duty routines
Can be printed, laminated, read aloud, or sent home for reinforcement

Who It’s Best For:
General education classrooms
Special education programs
Autism support classrooms
Behaviour intervention and counseling groups
Tier 2 and Tier 3 MTSS support
First-year bus riders!

This ready-to-use SEL resource helps students feel confident, calm, and prepared for the end-of-day routine — making the transition smoother for everyone!

What You Will Receive:
1 high-quality PDF file
8.5"x11" in size
16 pages

How to Use:

1. After uploading product, save file to your device
2. Print either at home, or via local print provider or online print service
3. Bind, laminate, or place in duotang to use with your students
4. Alternatively, display the lesson electronically/on-screen by opening the PDF and choosing full-screen/presentation mode.

Personal Note:
Should you require a different file format or size, let us know and we can do this for you.

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