Social Stories about: play

Sometimes during play, I can get hurt

OUCH!!!

Getting hurt while playing

medical play safety

That little accidents like scrapes, bumps, or bruises are a normal part of play.

In the school playground, I love to go on slides

When my Friends Want to Play Something Else

feelings friends play social-skills

That other people may have different ideas and that friendships can still feel safe and enjoyable when plans change.

When I play with a toy, sometimes my friends or my siblings want to play with it too

Sharing My Toys

friends play social-skills

What sharing means and how it can help play feel fair and enjoyable for everyone.

I love playing with my toys or outside. Sometimes, it’s time to stop playing and do something else

When It's Time to Finish Playing

play transitions waiting

That playtime ends sometimes, and that finishing one activity does not mean fun is gone forever.

I am going to watch a movie at the cinema. It's my favourite movie

Going to See a Movie

play sensory waiting

What happens at the cinema so the experience feels more predictable.

I am going to the amusement park with my family

I'm so excited

Going to an Amusement Park

holidays play sensory waiting

What to expect during a trip to an amusement park.

The swimming pool is a place where I can play and swim in the water

I love going swimming

Going to the Swimming Pool

play swimming waiting

What to expect during a trip to the pool.

Sometimes when I’m with other people, they may like to do different things

Let's play tag

But I want to
play football

It’s Okay to Like Different Things