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Sentence Strips with Visuals (Editable)
Sentence strips with visuals to use with early language learners. Print, cut out each sentence, and laminate. Add dots under each word to work on utterance length and pacing and to add in some motor movement.
PreK - 3rd
Speaking & Listening
How Many Words? Picture Cards for Word Awareness
How Many Words? Picture Cards for Word Awareness Build strong readers—starting with words.How Many Words? Picture Cards is a hands-on, oral language resource designed to develop word awareness, the very first step of phonological awareness. Using engaging picture prompts, students listen to a spoken sentence and identify how many words they hear by counting, tapping, or moving a counter for each word. This foundational skill helps students understand that sentences are made up of individual
PreK - K
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
Separation Anxiety / Where is Mom?
This is a social story targeting separation anxiety for children who experience fear and become upset/meltdown when apart from their Mother. The story is to read daily to the child. Instructions on how to read social stories are on the very first page. The goal of this story is to help the child begin the process of estalishing security/safety when Mom is away. It also has a visual/verbal script for the child to use and repeat when upset/anxious, "I'm okay". These can be cutout and placed near
PreK - 5th
Listen to My Teachers No Arguing
This is a quick, 1 page social story to support students who have difficulty following adult instructions and/or argue with adults when asked to do something. It discretely teaches a replacement behavior in a simple 1,2,3 format. When an adult speaks to me, the only thing I should say is "Yes Ma'am" and do what they ask- fast like a racehorse! Next step- no crying, no whining. Lastly- no arguing/keep mouth closed. The story should be read to the child daily followed by role playing or creating s
PreK - 6th
School Counseling
First Work, Then Play Visual Support
A simple visual support for parents and teachers to help children finish their work/job/activity and then take a break/play.
Not Specific
Family Consumer Sciences
Sometimes People Cry, I am Okay Upset When Hear Crying Social Story
This is a social story for children who are triggered/become upset when they see or hear other people cry. For children, it can be truly scary to see others in distress. For kids who are particularly sensitive to crying, they can react in different ways. This story helps to normalize crying and help the child understand that both the person crying is okay and that they are okay. Everyone is "safe". It gives suggestions on what he/she can do when they see or hear crying. It's important for childr
Not Specific
No Dumping Toys / 1 At a Time
This is a simple visual reminder for the child who dumps entire containers of toys out. The visual should be paired with direct teaching of "no dumping" "get one toy at a time". Copies of the visual should be placed in areas where dumping occurs.
Not Specific
Where is my Teacher? Separation anxiety from Adult
This is a social story written for children who are anxious when separated from their teacher/adult caregiver. The story includes a "quick page" that contains the entire story on one single page. It also includes "I am Okay" visuals for the child to hold/repeat when feeling anxious-whether it's separation anxiety or another fear or stressor. The main story should be read to the child each day. It should be read with the child as you would read any story- during a relaxed, quiet time. The adult s
Not Specific
School Counseling
Big Girls Poop in the Potty-Wiping Front 2 Back
This is a social story for girls about going poop in the potty. It goes through the sequence of steps necessary for having BM's in the toilet. Each page contains enlarged, clear graphics of the following steps: feel the need to go and hurry to the potty, remain seated on the potty, make poop go into the potty, 2 pages of how to wipe front to back, flush toilet, wash hands, and possibly a special treat/reward for her success! Social stories should be read at least once a day and a fun, interactiv
Not Specific
No Throw Toys Objects Time Out
This is a visual reminder for kids who throw things. Understanding the function or *why* the child throws is most important. The proactive teaching of a replacement skill is essential. This visual is simply a reminder to refrain from throwing or they will receive a time out/take a break/chill zone, etc. Place these visuals in the area where the child often throws things.
PreK - K
"Sometimes People Tell Me No" Social Story
This is a social story written for children who have difficulty when hearing the word "no" from an adult. It teaches appropriate responses when they are mad to hearing this trigger- "no". The story validates their feelings and right to be mad. It gives them verbal scripts to use when upset (replacing maladaptive responses).
Not Specific
Yes No Communication Prompt
This is a basic communication prompt to support yes/no questions. This visual should be used by placing a picture or object after the question, 'Do you want?" Assist the learner in responding to the question by pointing and saying "yes" or "no". If the child does not respond, then gently pick up the child's hand and prompt him to point to either yes or no.
Not Specific
Lunchtime Rules at School
This is a social story written to remind students of expected behaviors at lunchtime. It addresses behavior that is not acceptable- eating from the floor, hiding under the tables, swinging their lunchbox, how to walk in line, talk quietly with their friends during lunch, and what to do if the cafeteria is too loud.
Not Specific
Wants Toys in Stores Every Time Walmart Target Visual Support
A simple visual for kids who get upset if they don't get a toy every time they go to the store. This visual is a teaching tool to be used before and during trips to Walmart/Target/Dollar Stores. It reminds the child he/she will be "okay" if they don't get a toy. Teaching the meaning of the visual *before* trips to the store is important. Read/Discuss/Point to pictures to pre-teach this expectation. Do this in the car and right before entering the store. Bring the visual with you into the store f
Not Specific
Family Consumer Sciences
Things to Remember When Going Potty
This story was written to help children remember a few things while they're in the bathroom: wipe their bottom, pull up their undies, pull up their pants, and wash hands. The story should be read each day. It's a good idea to read the story *while* the child is in the potty. The adult should read the story and encourage the child to ask questions, read along, and point to the pictures. It's a good idea to "practice" these skills immediately following the story.
Not Specific
Transition to Kindergarten Tour the School Visual Board
This tour board is for students who are touring their new school. The board should be laminated, placed on a clipboard, and attach a dry erase marker. The student can "check off" the various places he/she visits. It helps to ease anxiety/nerves with entering into a new environment.
Not Specific
Family Consumer Sciences
First Potty Then Candy Phone Computer
Potty Visual to be used during training phase to encourage eliminating in potty. Positive Discipline to reinforce self help skills.
Not Specific
3rd Person Redirect Visual Communication
This visual is intended for children who refer to themselves in 3rd person "Dylan wants goldfish" instead of "I want goldfish". This can also be used for children who say "me" instead of "I"- "Me want goldfish". Present this visual as a reminder for the child to re-direct their speech and use correct 1st person. It can also be used *before* a language lesson or time when the child will be talking a lot. The adult should simply point to the visual and remind the child of using appropriate word or
Not Specific
If Hit Then Time Out
This is a visual to use for students who have difficulty with hitting/pushing. The idea is for it to be used as a preventative measure- a "reminder" of consequences when we put our hands on others without permission. The visual should be hung vertically (wall, back of furniture, refrigerator)-a high traffic area for the intended child. It should be placed at eye level and placed in a highly visible area with few other visual distractions. If the child is showing signs that he/she may soon hit/pu
Not Specific
Digital Skills Classroom Poster • Google Drive, Docs, Slides, Gmail & Excel Quic
Help your students become confident digital learners with this Digital Skills Quick Guide Poster—perfect for middle school, high school, advisory periods, technology classes, and 1:1 laptop classrooms! This one-page printable poster gives students clear, simple directions for the MOST essential tech skills they use every day: ✔ Google Drive ✔ Google Docs ✔ Google Slides ✔ Gmail ✔ Excel No more stopping class to explain how to resize an image or where to save files—this poster puts step-by
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Art History, Government, Instructional Technology
Where Does Our Energy Come From? - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4 students. This ties science into reading and is a great way to do two things at the same time. This script was intended to introduce or reinforce a lesson about energy. In the script, Bob slept through science class and wasn’t paying attention when they were talking about where energy came from. He thought he knew it all and that electricity was just lightning. Thankfully Mary, Lewis, and Nicole ask him to prove it. They find out what he doesn’t k
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, General Science, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
+13
The Wolf and the Dogs - Small Group Readers' Theater by Aesop
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4 students. It is based on Aesop's tale. Aesop's tales are a great way to teach students how to look for lessons or morals! The moral of the fable is 'Nothing is worth more than liberty.' In the script, wolf is hungry and cold. The dogs keep a careful watch on the sheep. He thinks he will starve to death unless something changes so, one day, he asks the dogs what they think he should do. They tell him to become like them and move to town. They expla
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Character Education, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
+11
Saying Goodbye to My Parent – Social Story for School Anxiety
Does your child struggle with saying goodbye at school?This gentle social story is designed to help children feel safe, calm, and supported during school drop-off and separation moments. Saying Goodbye to My Parent helps children understand their feelings, practice calming strategies, and build confidence during school transitions. With simple language and supportive visuals, this resource encourages emotional regulation, independence, and smoother goodbye routines. Perfect for preschool, kinder
Not Specific
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: School Success Social Stories Mega Bundle
Feeling Sick Before School Social Story | School Anxiety Support
“ Does your child often say ‘I feel sick’ before school?This visual social story helps children understand why their body feels this way—and what to do about it.” What this resource teaches: Why the body feels “sick” when worried How to tell “sick vs. worried” What to do when those feelings show up How to feel safe and calm before school What’s included: Social story (printable) Reflection questions Teacher & parent guide Visual support for emotional understanding Perfect for: Scho
Not Specific
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: School Anxiety Social Stories Bundle | Calm Down Toolkit
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