This Technology and STEM Social Story helps students understand classroom expectations during technology, coding, robotics, and STEM activities at school. It supports students who need clear structure, visual guidance, and social language modeling when using tablets, computers, robots, and building tools.

This 8 page social story walks students through what to expect in a Technology or STEM class. It teaches listening to instructions, taking turns, trying new activities, problem solving, asking for help, and feeling proud of their work. The language is simple, direct, and student facing, making it ideal for early elementary, special education, and inclusive classrooms.

This resource is especially helpful for students with autism, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, sensory needs, or students who benefit from predictable routines and visual supports. It can be used before robotics lessons, coding units, STEM lab days, computer testing, or technology integration time.

Students learn:

• What STEM tools they might see

• How to listen before starting

• How to wait for a turn

• What to do if something does not work

• How to ask for help appropriately

• How to build confidence and feel proud

Perfect For:

• Special education classrooms

• Autism support classrooms

• General education classrooms with inclusion

• STEM lab or robotics class

• School counselors

• SLPs and social skills groups

• Executive functioning support

• Back to school routines

This social story supports social emotional learning, classroom behavior expectations, self regulation, flexible thinking, and independence during academic tasks. It pairs well with visual schedules, first then boards, calm down supports, and AAC systems.

Printable and easy to use. Send home for reinforcement or review before special class days.

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