Social Story: Preparing for a Holiday

holidays routine travel

Holidays can be exciting, but they also bring lots of changes to routine, place, and expectations. This social story helps children understand what it means to get ready for a holiday and why planning ahead can make things feel easier.

Who is this social story for?

This story is helpful for children who like to know what is coming and who may feel unsettled by travel or changes to their usual routine.

When can I use this social story?

Use it in the days or weeks before a trip, while talking about the plan, or while getting things ready together.

What does this story help with?

preparing for changes in routine
reducing worry about travelling away from home
understanding what a holiday may involve
building confidence around trips and planning

Soon, we are going on a holiday

I'm feeling excited and a little worried

I will see new things and try out new foods and stay at a new place

Mum and dad can show me pictures of where we are going

I can try to pack my things, like comfortable clothes, my favourite toy, my headphones

If something makes me upset I can hold my toy or ask for a break

Taking break will calm me down

After the holiday, we will come back home.

You did so well on
the holiday

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