This social story about telling the truth helps children understand that feeling worried, scared, or embarrassed is perfectly normal. Instead of focusing on getting into trouble, it gently teaches children to pause, think about what really happened, and use honest words. It reminds them that grown-ups are there to help, not just to fix problems
Who is this social story for?
This story is especially helpful for children who may find it difficult to tell the truth because they feel worried, anxious, embarrassed, overwhelmed, confused, or unsure of what happened. It is also useful for children who need extra support understanding the difference between telling the truth, guessing, pretending, and saying something that is not true.
When can I use this social story?
Use this story before or after challenging situations, after accidents or mistakes, during emotional regulation activities, at home, in school, or whenever a child needs gentle support to understand honesty, recognise their feelings, and feel safe telling the truth.
What does this story help with?
- understanding what telling the truth means
- recognising feelings such as worry, fear, embarrassment, and confusion
- learning to pause and think before speaking
- understanding it is okay to say, "I don't know" or "I need to think"
- building trust with parents, teachers, and other trusted adults
- asking for help after making a mistake
- developing honesty without fear or shame
- building emotional regulation, confidence, and positive communication
