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.

Social Story: Going to the Grocery Store Going to the grocery store can be an overwhelming experience for many of our children and students. This social story was created to help make a child’s experience at the grocery store be more predictable and enjoyable. This social story guides children through what to expect when visiting the grocery store - from arriving, to carrying and finding groceries, to the sights, sounds and smells encountered, paying, and leaving for home. The social story is full of engaging visuals and uses 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 17 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.

**Social Story: Picking My Nose. ** We all get boogers in our noses, but many students pick their noses without using tissues or washing their hands. This can become an unsanitary and bothersome habit, especially in the classroom. This social story explains the concepts of germs and cleanliness, and reinforces the importance of not using your finger to pick your nose, and remembering to use a tissue instead. 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 17 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.

This Social Story - Fire Drills: What to Expect, focuses on teaching children the importance of learning about fire drills, and what to expect during a fire drill, in order to be safe at school. The social story is very useful in making fire drills more predictable for students, and alleviates anxiety for those students who find fire drills stressful (e.g, students sensitive to noise, change in routine, etc.). The social story uses practical examples, engaging visuals and developmentally appropriate language tailored to elementary years and special education students. We hope this resource helps you to help the children 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. Lastly, feel free to follow our store for updates on new products and flash sales. Thank you.

Social Story: Getting a Haircut. Getting a haircut can be an unpredictable and scary experience for many students, especially students with sensory needs such as those on the ADHD, ASD, and FASD spectrums. This social story takes the student through the possible steps of a haircut, and what to expect from the start to end of visiting the hairdresser or hair salon. This social story explains these concepts in simple child-friendly language, using engaging visuals and examples. It can be used in individual and/or group format and is is tailored 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 Colour PDF File Size: 8.5x11 inches 20 Pages**** How to print and use: Download to your device Print at home, or using a local or online print service Bind in a folder, binder or duotang Note: Should you need another file format (e.g., JPEG, PNG) simply let us know and we can do this for you. Be sure to follow our store for updates on new products and flash sales. We love what we do, so please provide your feedback and review so we may continue to create worthwhile products! Thank you!

Some of our students, whether they are simply very young, or have conditions that interfere with personal boundaries and impulsivity (ADHD, ASD, FASD, etc.), have tendencies to remove their clothing at inappropriate times throughout the day, either at school or other social settings. This Social Story: Keeping My Clothes On, focuses on teaching children the importance of keeping their clothes on at school and other public places. The story explains the concept of clothing, and when and where it may be appropriate to wear and not to wear clothing. The social story uses practical examples, engaging visuals and developmentally appropriate language tailored to elementary years and special education students. We hope this resource 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 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.

This **social story, Touching Other People: Respecting Personal Boundaries, **focuses on the importance of respecting personal boundaries, when faced with situations where children may be touching other people. The social story describes the importance of respecting our own bodies, and respecting the right of others to say “no” or “yes” in response to being touched, whether it is in any context, such as play, a hug, or in a group setting. Simple examples are provided, using engaging visuals and developmentally appropriate language geared for elementary students and special education students. We hope this resource helps you to help the children you work with! What you will receive: 1 High-Quality Colour PDF File Size: 8.5x11 inches 9 Pages How to print and use: Download to your device Print at home, or using a local or online print service Bind in a folder, binder or duotang Note: Should you need another file format (e.g., JPEG, PNG) simply let us know and we can do this for you. Be sure to follow our store for updates on new products and flash sales. We love what we do, so please provide your feedback and review so we may continue to create worthwhile products! Thank you!

This Social Story: When My Parents Separate or Divorce, was created to help and support children who are living through a family break up, in particular, parents who are experiencing a separation or divorce. Parental separation has a significant impact on our children and students, and is a form of loss and trauma that needs careful attention and intervention. This social story guides the child/reader through the following: a. What constitutes a family b. Explaining that families sometimes have difficult times c. Parents sometimes argue too much and no longer get along d. Parents decided it may be best to live apart to prevent further stress on family e. Reinforces that the child is never to blame - it is never the child’s fault f. Reinforces that this is an adult decision g. Explains that even though parents separate, they often still get along and work together for the sake of the children, and still love their children very much h. Provides examples of various emotions the child may be feeling i. Provides examples of the various reactions the child may be experiencing j. Validates these feeling and reactions k. Walks through ways to feel supported, such as talking to trusted adult, counselor and expressing feelings through writing, drawing, art and music l. Makes note of possibility of parents meeting different partners, and possibly introducing new members to the family (e.g., stepsiblings, etc.) but that these new connections can be fun and interesting m. Finally, the story normalizes the experience of going through this separation and loss, and emphasizes that things will be okay! What You Will Receive: The social story is 15 pages, in PDF (8.5 x 11) format, and so can be easily printed and laminated. It uses engaging visuals and simple language that is appropriate for all developmental levels and ages. How To Print: a. Following Purchase, Download File to your Device b. Open PDF file and save and/or print c. You may use home printer, online service, or local printshop. Please leave your review and feedback, so we may continue to provide practical resources to our fellow educators. Thank you