Social Story Templates

Social Stories about social-skills

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.

Going to school is fun. In school, I see my friends and learn new things every day

Classroom Behaviour

classroom learning school social-skills

What respectful and calm behaviour in the classroom can look like.

In the classroom, when my teacher asks a question, I sometimes raise my hand to answe

When I Raise My Hand to Answer

classroom school social-skills waiting

How to join in during lessons in a calm and confident way.

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.

Sometimes, people need space. If I stand too close to someone, they might feel uncomfortable

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Understanding Personal Space

feelings friends personal-space social-skills

That people have different comfort levels and that giving space can help everyone feel safe and calm.

I'm going to visit my Grandma and Grandad

Visiting Grandparents' House

family routine social-skills

What a visit to grandparents’ house may be like.

Sometimes my Grandma and Grandad come to visit me at my house

When My Grandparents Come to Visit Me

family routine social-skills

What might happen when grandparents visit and how to feel more prepared.

I can use kind words like hello, please, thank you, and sorry

Sorry!
Hello!
Thank you
Please

Using Kind Words

friends kind-words social-skills

That kind words can make other people feel good and can help everyday interactions go more smoothly.

When I talk or text on my phone, I can remember some important rules

Who Is Safe to Call or Text

feelings phone-safety safety social-skills

That they should only talk to people they know and trust, and that personal information should be kept private.

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

feelings friends play social-skills

That everyone has their own interests, and that is a normal part of friendships

Sometimes I feel angry, frustrated, worried, or overwhelmed

I want a turn NOW!

Hitting Can Hurt, Safe Hands Can Help

feelings friends social-skills

A simple social story about hitting, safe hands, and managing big feelings. Helps children use words, breaks, and calm strategies instead of hitting

Each week, I can make safe and kind choices

I can get rewards for my kind choices

My Safe and Kind Choices Reward

kind-words routine social-skills

Helps children understand reward systems, shopping rewards, and positive behaviour support (On-Demand Social Story)

Sometimes my brain gets stuck on a problem or worry

I can't stop thinking about it

I Can Come Back to It Later

feelings kind-words social-skills waiting

A social story about stuck thoughts, worries, and letting go. Helps children use calming strategies and return to problems later when they are calm

Sometimes, when something goes wrong, I can feel scared, upset, worried, or embarrassed

Telling the Truth

feelings safety social-skills

Social Story about telling the truth, understanding feelings, and making honest choices.

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