Free Social Stories About Making Mistakes

A collection of free social stories about making mistakes. Printable and video social stories for kids are included below.

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Everyone makes mistakes. However, it takes time to learn how to accept mistakes, take responsibility and ownership, and learn from those mistakes. And many most kids need support in this area.

So, if you're wanting to teach your child that it's okay to make mistakes, then these free social stories about making mistakes might come in handy.

Using social narratives like these are a great way to reinforce a growth mindset and teach different strategies that your child could try. So, let's take a closer look at what's available.

Free Social Stories About Making Mistakes

Have you been looking for a social story that teach kids it's okay to make mistakes? Then look no further than these free printable making mistakes social stories. Some require you to have a Teachers Pay Teachers account (which is free!) before you can download them.

I've rounded up some options for you to explore. That way you can find the best making mistakes related social story for yourself or your child. Or you can simply use ideas from different stories below to write your own custom story (free social story templates here to help).

Please note that just because a social story is listed here does not mean I endorse its content. After all, many social stories tend to be poorly written and/or teach autistic masking. Besides, I haven't read all of these stories word for word myself. So please read through the stories carefully before using them.

1. 3 Social Stories About Being Wrong & Making Mistakes from Happy Learners - There are three stories here that talk about different types of mistakes. These stories are text only and do not include images of any kind.

2. It's OK to Make a Mistake Social Story by SEN Resource Source on TPT - This 9 page story features colorful clipart and discusses making mistakes at school, including ways to overcome those mistakes.

3. Adults Help Children Fix Mistakes Social Story from Carol Gray Social Stories - Here's a 6 page social story about getting help from adults when a child makes a mistake.

4. Accidents & Mistakes Happen Social Story from Stacey Lella Souravlis on TPT - This story is 10 pages and uses lots of colorful clipart images. I personally find it really busy with all the clipart, fancy fonts, and bright background colors. However, it looks like it might come with a Google Slides version that you can hopefully edit.

5. Making Mistakes Social Story from OT with Tee on TPT - Here's a short story that features some colorful clipart and talks about how it's okay to make mistakes, especially when you're learning. It looks like it offers strategies too.

6. It's OK to Make Mistakes Social Story from Super Social Worker on TPT - This story features some colorful clipart and talks about making mistakes at school.

7. Making Mistakes Social Story from Sarah Baumann on TPT - This story comes as a Google Slides deck so it might be editable, but I'm not sure if it included images of any kind. It looks like it might focus on getting answers wrong at school.

8. It's Okay to Make a Mistake Social Story from 1Teacher2Another on TPT - By the looks of things, this story is primarily text. Yet, it seems to offer some strategies kids can use.

9. Social Story on Making Mistakes (Editable) from April Ebbinger on TPT - This story comes as a Word document so it is editable. It includes instructions on how to customize it.

10. It's Okay to Make Mistakes Social Narrative from Sarah Thompson-Samec on TPT - It looks like this story might be editable as well since it comes as a Word document. It uses simple text and colorful icon style images.

11. Making a Mistake Social Story from Social Stories: Power Tool for Autism - This story offers some examples of where you might make mistakes and strategies to try. It includes three photos and one clipart image.

12. It's OK to Make Mistakes One Page Social Story from Jaime V on TPT - Here's a super simplistic story that's only one page so it's pretty basic. It features two clipart images.

13. Making Mistakes Social Story from Boardmaker - A simple one page story that uses Boardmaker clipart.

Video Social Stories & Songs that Teach Kids it's Okay to Make a Mistake

Here are some video social stories that talk about how it's okay to make mistakes. You can use these in teletherapy sessions, social skills groups, at home, and/or classroom settings. Videos are always a great alternative to printing off a story.

Like the stories above, some of the wording in these videos aren't always great. But I wanted to make sure you had lots of different options for helping your child understand that everyone makes mistakes.

Well, that's it for our list of free social stories about making mistakes. Hopefully, you were able to find a couple that will work for your needs.

Free Social Stories for Spitting

A collection of free social stories for spitting. Printable and video social stories for kids are included below.

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When some kids get angry or frustrated, they might resort to hitting, biting, or even spitting on other people. Obviously, we want to find better ways for kids to regulate in these instances.

That's where these free social stories for spitting come in handy. They can be a good way to start a conversation with your child about why spitting on others isn't okay.

Obviously, you'll also want to discuss times when it's okay to spit and alternatives to spitting. Something that a lot of the following stories, sadly, do not discuss. But let's take a closer look at what's available out there on this particular topic of spitting.

Free Social Stories for Spitting

Have you been looking for a social story on spitting? Then look no further than these free printable no spitting social stories. Some require you to have a Teachers Pay Teachers account (which is free!) before you can download them.

I've rounded up some options for you to explore. That way you can find the best spitting related social story for yourself or your child. Or you can simply use ideas from different stories below to write your own custom story (free social story templates here to help).

Please note that just because a social story is listed here does not mean I endorse its content. After all, many social stories tend to be poorly written and/or teach autistic masking. Besides, I haven't read all of these stories word for word myself. So please read through the stories carefully before using them.

1. 2 Social Stories About Spitting from Happy Learners - Here are two short text-only stories. No pictures are included.

2. Social Story on Spitting from McKSpeechie on TPT - There are actually 4 one-page social stories here, but spitting is one of the topics included. It is mostly text based.

3. Spitting Social Story from Miss Wanda's Classroom on TPT - Here's another one-page social story that is really simple. It does include color photos though, which is great. There are three other stories included as well.

4. Spitting to Gain Attention Social Story from Changing Special Latitudes on TPT - This story uses SymbolStix illustrations to accompany the words. It covers why spitting isn't okay and offers alternative ways to gain attention.

5. My Mouth is Not for Spitting Social Story on Boardmaker - This story talks about different things mouths can do and why you shouldn't spit on others. It uses clipart throughout.

6. Spitting is Gross! I Do Not Spit! Social Story on LessonPix - A 17 page social story that actually talks about places you can spit (something most stories leave out!) and uses colorful clipart throughout. Heads up though, the free sample has giant watermarks on it, but you could always use the story as inspiration to write your own.

7. Social Story About Spitting by Casey Simpkins on TPT - I feel like this story has the wrong image shown in the preview (it looks like a preview for a story about throwing), but it is supposed to be about spitting.

Video Social Stories About Spitting

Here are some video social stories that talk about not spitting on others. You can use these in teletherapy sessions, social skills groups, at home, and/or classroom settings. Videos are always a great alternative to printing off a story.

Like the stories above, some of the wording in these videos aren't always great. But I wanted to make sure you had lots of different options for helping your child understand why they shouldn't spit on others.

Teach Kids Other Ways to Manage Their Anger (Besides Spitting!)

Does your child spit on others when angry? Help them learn more about their anger and find suggestions for managing and coping with anger (besides spitting!) with this anger social story.

Grab your copy of the anger social story

While the bulk of the free social stories for spitting listed above focus on the germ aspect, remember to also discuss with your kids when it's okay to spit (e.g., while brushing your teeth) and offer them alternative ways to get rid of excess spit (e.g., spitting into a sink or trash can).

Free Social Stories About Going on an Airplane

A collection of free social stories about going on an airplane, airports, and flying. Printable and video social stories for kids are included below.

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Is your child going on an airplane for the first time? Or maybe it's been awhile? Well, I know it can be overwhelming to think of everything you need to do to prepare for your flight, from packing to preparing your child for this new experience.

And that's where these free social stories about going on an airplane, airports, and flying come in. They are a great way to help prepare your child for an airplane ride.

These social stories talk about everything from checking in, carrying your luggage, going through security, takeoff and landing, and so much more. So let's dig in!

Free Social Stories About Going on an Airplane, Airports, & Flying

Have you been looking for a social story about flying on an airplane? Then look no further than these free printable airplane social stories. Some require you to have a Teachers Pay Teachers account (which is free!) before you can download them.

I've rounded up some options for you to explore. That way you can find the best airplane travel social story for yourself or your child. Or you can simply use ideas from different stories below to write your own custom story (free social story templates here to help).

Please note that just because a social story is listed here does not mean I endorse its content. After all, many social stories tend to be poorly written and/or teach autistic masking. Besides, I haven't read all of these stories word for word myself. So please read through the stories carefully before using them.

Also, be sure to check your local airport or airline in case they have premade stories for you to download. Sometimes they do!

1. Going on an Airplane Social Story & Song from Project Play Therapy - This story looks really great and pretty neurodiversity-affirming. It's pretty detailed and uses colorful clipart with diverse people in it. By the way, the song would be great for gestalt language processors.

2. Going on an Airplane Social Story from Autism Little Learners - Here's another really detailed story that uses colorful clipart with diverse people.

3. Preparing for a Trip on an Airplane Social Story from Kidmunicate - I like that this story uses real photos instead of clipart. This story uses pretty simple text so it doesn't provide a lot of depth or explanation for some steps.

4. Social Story About Going on an Airplane from Social Stories: Power Tool for Autism - This social story uses a lot of text, but does include three color photos.

5. Social Story About Traveling on an Airplane from Materials for Autism on TPT - Another story that uses real photos to accompany the text. It covers what to expect in TSA lines, waiting, getting on the plane, things to do while in the air, and landing.

6. Airplane Social Story from Shelby Vigue on TPT - This story comes as a Powerpoint so it's likely editable. It includes a mix of clipart and photos.

7. Helping with My Luggage Social Story from SLP Phoebe on TPT - Here's a short story that focuses on carrying your own luggage at the airport. It uses simple icon style clipart to accompany each line of text.

8. Social Story: Going on a Plane from Emma Spink on TPT - It says this story is fully customizable and comes as Word document. It uses lots of clipart images, but does look like it includes a photo or two as well.

9. How People Fly in Airplanes Social Story from Carol Gray Social Stories - A great social story with full color photos throughout.

10. Waiting to Fly Social Story from Carol Gray Social Stories - Here's a super short story about waiting. It uses full color photos throughout.

11. Learning About Toilets in Airplanes Social Story from Carol Gray Social Stories - Kids might be wondering about toilets on the airplane so here's a story for that. It includes full color photos.

12. Riding in an Airplane Social Story from the Watson Institute - This story talks about flying to Disney, but you could edit it to suit your needs. Most of the images in this story are clipart.

13. Social Story: We Are Going on a Plane from Love Many Trust Few - This story comes as a Powerpoint so you should be able to edit it to fit your needs, especially since it includes a specific destination and names.

14. Airplane Trip Social Story from Party Through the USA - Here's a story that includes a one page visual schedule that might be handy to keep on hand during your flight. Both the schedule and story uses colorful clipart.

15. Airplane Social Story from Boardmaker - This story uses a mix of Boardmaker images and real photos.

16. Airport Social Story from Every Star is Different - Scroll all the way down and look for the link that says airport social story. While this story includes some photos, there are also spots for you to add your own images.

Video Social Stories About Airplane Travel

Here are some video social stories that talk about different aspects of flying on an airplane and going to an airport. You can use these in teletherapy sessions, social skills groups, at home, and/or classroom settings. Videos are always a great alternative to printing off a story.

Like the stories above, some of the wording in these videos aren't always great. But I wanted to make sure you had lots of different options for helping your child understand different aspects of what it's like to travel by airplane, go through airport security, and so on.

Preparing your child for their first airplane flight can be a bit overwhelming since there are so many things to talk about and consider. Everything from packing and boarding the plane to going through security and passing time while flying on the airplane.

But, hopefully, these free social stories about going on an airplane will be a helpful starting point for you.

Free Social Stories About Swearing

A collection of free social stories about swearing. Printable and video social stories for kids are included below.

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It's not uncommon for a gestalt language processor, who uses a lot of echolalia to communicate, to pick up on swear words when they are little. (Cue the flashbacks to when my son was like 3 or 4 and muttered the f word...)

It's especially not surprising given how emotionally charged swear words can be. And gestalt language processors definitely gravitate towards scripts or phrases that are emotionally charged (see point #12 here).

So what can you do to teach kids about swear words and why they're not appropriate to use? Besides the obvious advice of making sure you don't model accidental swear word gestalts in the first place! (It happens).

Well, you can use one of these free social stories about swearing, curse words, and profanity as a starting point. Many offer up suggestions of alternative phrases or ideas for calming down when angry. And others explain why swearing might get you in trouble at school (or elsewhere).

Some of the social stories (and a song) are geared more towards younger children, while others are better for older kids or teens. But, as always, feel free to use these stories as inspiration for writing one that's tailored specifically to your child and their needs.

Free Social Stories About Swearing

Have you been looking for a social story about cursing, profanity, and inappropriate language? Then look no further than these free printable swearing social stories. Some require you to have a Teachers Pay Teachers account (which is free!) before you can download them.

I've rounded up some options for you to explore. That way you can find the best swearing related social story for yourself or your child. Or you can simply use ideas from different stories below to write your own custom story (free social story templates here to help).

Please note that just because a social story is listed here does not mean I endorse its content. After all, many social stories tend to be poorly written and/or teach autistic masking. Besides, I haven't read all of these stories word for word myself. So please read through the stories carefully before using them.

1. Swearing Social Stories from Happy Leaners - Here are two text only social stories about swear words. One is called "If I Swear" and the other is called "Swearing." No images are included with these stories.

2. Swearing is Not a Good Idea Social Story from Social Stories: Power Tool for Autism - This story talks about a variety of instances when you might hear people use swear words and why it's not a good idea to swear at school (or elsewhere), among other things. It includes two clipart images.

3. Curse Word Calm Down Social Story from Sarah Mitchell on TPT - While this story is primarily a calm down story, it does touch on not using curse words and offers up other calm down strategies to try instead. It is a super short story (only 3 pages) and uses space themed images.

4. Using my Words & Swearing at School Social Story from Behaviorist Tool Box on TPT - This story targets the f word and why you shouldn't say it at school. It also offers different words to use instead and includes some clipart and photos to accompany the text.

5. Social Story: I Need to Use Nice Words from Learning Knows No Bounds on TPT - Here's a story that is geared towards kids who use curse words or "bad words" when they are angry. It uses a lot of random clipart and comes as a Word document so it should be editable.

6. Kind Words - Swearing Social Story from Boardmaker - A short social story that uses Boardmaker images and talks about how swearing can get you into trouble.

7. No Swearing Social Story from Boardmaker - A pretty basic story that uses Bitmoji images to accompany the text.

8. I Won't Repeat Bad Words Social Story from Bx Support on TPT - This story uses random clipart art and simple sentences. It talks about not repeating certain words that you might hear.

9. Using Appropriate Language Social Story from Karissa's Speech Korner on TPT - Here's a super simplistic story that you can use as a template. It's text only by the looks of things, but comes as a Word document so it should be editable.

10. Appropriate Language Social Story for Middle School from Social Story Speechie on TPT - It looks like this story should touch on swearing and using appropriate language (the preview and description don't really go into much detail). The story itself looks pretty basic (especially for middle schoolers!) and uses random clipart.

11. Potty Words Social Story from Speaking of Speech - This story talks about different words to say in different situations and uses lots of colorful clipart. It looks like an account is required in order to download this story.

12. Middle Finger Social Story from Speaking of Speech - While not about swear words in particular, this story talks about why you shouldn't use your middle finger. Again, you might have to create an account first.

Video Social Stories About Swear Words

Here are some video social stories that talk about not using swear words. You can use these in teletherapy sessions, social skills groups, at home, and/or classroom settings. Videos are always a great alternative to printing off a story.

Like the stories above, some of the wording in these videos aren't always great. But I wanted to make sure you had lots of different options for helping your child understand how swearing or using curse words might get them into trouble.

So that's it for the list of free social stories about swearing. Hopefully, you're able to find a couple that will work for your needs.

Free Social Stories About the Weather

A collection of free social stories about the weather, including hurricanes, tornado drills, rain, snow days, dressing for the weather, and more. Printable and video social stories for kids are included below.

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My oldest son has had major anxiety about the weather for years, especially during the summer months when the dark clouds come rolling in. Some days it was really challenging to get my son outdoors, even though the weather was perfectly safe. Perhaps you have a child who is anxious about the weather as well.

Well, that's where these free social stories about the weather come in. They discuss topics like hurricanes, tornadoes, rain, snow days, temperature, and dressing for the weather. They touch on safety plans and more.

Free Social Stories About the Weather

Have you been looking for a social story about bad weather or dressing for the weather? Then look no further than these free printable weather social stories. Some require you to have a Teachers Pay Teachers account (which is free!) before you can download them.

I've rounded up some options for you to explore. That way you can find the best weather related social story for yourself or your child. Or you can simply use ideas from different stories below to write your own custom story (free social story templates here to help).

Please note that just because a social story is listed here does not mean I endorse its content. After all, many social stories tend to be poorly written and/or teach autistic masking. Besides, I haven't read all of these stories word for word myself. So please read through the stories carefully before using them.

1. Choosing What to Wear for the Weather Social Story - While this story focuses more on choosing clothing to wear in general, it does have three pages dedicated to picking clothing to match the weather and temperature. It talks about sunny and warm, cold and snowy, and rainy weather.

2. Temperature & Weather Social Stories from Happy Learners - There are four text only social stories here. The topics include air temperature, I feel cold, I feel hot, and dressing for the weather.

3. Weather Safety Preparation Social Stories from Institute for Childhood Preparedness in collaboration with Autism Little Learners - You will find a few different social stories here on the topics of earthquakes, wildfires, tornadoes, and hurricanes. The stories are available in both English and Spanish and use colorful clipart throughout.

4. Bad Weather Social Story from Boardmaker - This story talks about staying safe during bad weather. It uses Boardmaker symbols and clipart.

5. Dress for the Weather Social Story from Boardmaker - Want to help kids understand how to dress for different types of weather? Then try this story that includes full color photos.

6. Staying Safe from Tornadoes Social Story from Autism Grown Up Resource Center on TPT - This story looks really detailed and is editable. It focuses on creating safety plans and uses photos throughout.

7. Social Narrative About Hurricanes from Autism Educators on TPT - This story talks about hurricane season and how to stay safe during a hurricane. It uses colorful clipart images.

8. Rain Boots Social Story from OT Social Stories on TPT - This story focuses on helping kids get comfortable wearing rain boots. It uses photos throughout.

9. Severe Weather Drill Social Story from Melissa Henkel on TPT - Here's a simple one page story about severe weather. The text is accompanied by simple icon clipart.

10. Weather Social Story from Meg Kell on TPT - Have a child who doesn't like storms? Try this simple one page story. It includes random clipart and icons.

11. Snow Day Social Story from The ABLEities Foundation on TPT - The concept of snow days is so weird/foreign to me (I live in the Canadian prairies where we get snow and ridiculous temperatures for like 5-6 months of the year). But, if you experience the occasional snow day, then this story might be helpful. It uses icon style clipart.

12. How to Dress for Cold Winter Weather from Wild Child Learning on TPT - This story talks about dressing layers to stay safe in cold weather. It uses simple black and white drawings by the looks of things.

13. What to Wear in the Winter: Social Story for Boys from Sped-Ventures on TPT - This story talks about what types of clothing is appropriate to wear in the winter and uses colorful clipart.

14. What to Wear in the Winter: Social Story for Girls from Sped-Ventures on TPT - Likely the exact same story as above, but with different clipart tailored towards girls.

15. Getting Dressed in Winter Social Story from Play Based Fun on TPT - Here's a story that talks about getting dressed for cold winter temperatures. It uses Boardmaker symbols and first, then, next, last language.

Video Social Stories About Different Weather Conditions

Here are some video social stories that talk about different types of weather conditions. You can use these in teletherapy sessions, social skills groups, at home, and/or classroom settings. Videos are always a great alternative to printing off a story.

Like the stories above, some of the wording in these videos aren't always great. But I wanted to make sure you had lots of different options for helping your child understand different aspects of the weather, including dealing with severe weather, snow days, and/or knowing how to dress for the weather.

Want to Teach Your Child More About the Weather? Try this Printable Pack!

To help my son with his weather anxiety, learning more about the different types of weather in more detail made a huge difference. He could analyze the clouds and recognize that the clouds he spotted weren't rain clouds. Or he would know the likelihood of a tornado happening where we live is pretty low. These things made him feel more comfortable about heading outdoors in the summer.

This weather printable pack goes over different types of clouds, the types of tornadoes, different types of storms, and more. There are lots of great weather activities in this pack! And they can be a great tool for supporting your weather anxious kids.

Grab your copy of the weather printable pack

As you know, weather can be a pretty broad topic, making it difficult to cover all possible weather conditions. However, using these free social stories about the weather can be a great starting point. So, hopefully you found something that might be useful to you.

I also have additional weather related resources here that might be of use to you.

Free Social Stories About Swimming & Water Safety

A collection of free social stories about swimming, swimming lessons, and water safety. Printable and video social stories for kids are included below.

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It's incredibly important that every child learns how to swim and knows the importance of being safe in or around the water.

But I also know how scared and overwhelmed some children can be when it comes to entering the pool or participating in swim lessons.

My oldest son, for instance, had major anxiety around swimming when he was little. That's why we didn't start lessons until he was a bit older, but, once he was ready, he quickly flew through all of the levels and became super comfortable in the water.

Now, there are lots of different ways you can go about getting your child comfortable in the water, including using visual supports such as social stories. For example, you can use these free social stories about swimming, water safety, and swimming lessons to help explain pool rules, what to expect during lessons, and so much more. So let's take a closer look at what's available out there.

Free Social Stories About Swimming, Swimming Lessons, & Water Safety

Have you been looking for a social story about going swimming or a social story about swimming lessons? Then look no further than these free printable swimming social stories. Some require you to have a Teachers Pay Teachers account (which is free!) before you can download them.

I've rounded up some options for you to explore. That way you can find the best swimming related social story for yourself or your child. Or you can simply use ideas from different stories below to write your own custom story (free social story templates here to help).

Please note that just because a social story is listed here does not mean I endorse its content. After all, many social stories tend to be poorly written and/or teach autistic masking. Besides, I haven't read all of these stories word for word myself. So please read through the stories carefully before using them.

Also, be sure to check your local swimming pools and aquatic centers in case they have premade stories for you to download. Sometimes they do!

1. Swim Lessons Social Story from Inclusion Inspiration on TPT - This story is about swim lessons and includes clipart to accompany the text. It goes over common pool rules.

2. Going to Swim Lessons Social Story from Swim and Scouts on TPT - Need help preparing for swim lessons? Try this story that features both clipart and photos.

3. Swimming Lessons are Fun Social Story from Swim and Scouts on TPT - Starting swim lessons? This story might be what you need. It includes color photos.

4. I Can Go to a Swimming Pool from Coquitlam - While this story is specific to the city of Coquitlam (in British Columbia), it could still be a good story to use with your child. It uses lots of photos throughout.

5. Swimming Social Story from Pathways Health Centre for Children - Here's another story for a specific aquatic centre (located in Sarnia, Ontario). It uses simple text and full color photos. You can find the story in the what to expect section of the page.

6. Various Swimming Social Stories from Access Ability Australia - There are a number of social stories here for various pools throughout Australia, including:

• Andrew (Boy) Charlton Swim Lesson Social Story

• Ashburton Pool & Recreation Centre Swimming Lesson Social Story

• Casey ARC Swimming Lesson Social Story

• Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre Social Story

• Hawthorn Aquatic & Leisure Centre Swimming Lesson Social Story

• Mill Park Leisure Casual Swim Social Story (two versions included)

• Mill Park Leisure Swim Lesson Social Story (two versions included)

• Prince Alfred Park Pool Social Story

• Victoria Park Pool Social Story

7. Swimming is Fun Social Story from ilovelulabelly on TPT - There are lots of colorful photos in this story about swimming.

8. At the Public Swimming Pool Social Story from Social Stories: Power Tool for Autism - This story is primarily text based. Actually, it's one giant paragraph! It includes only one photo.

9. Backyard Swimming Pool Social Story from Social Stories: Power Tool for Autism - Here is a story about swimming in a backyard pool. It is primarily text based, but does include two photos.

10. My Class is Going on a Swimming Trip Social Story from Social Stories: Power Tool for Autism - Much like the title suggests, this story focuses on a school field trip to the local pool. It's mostly text based, but does include one clipart image and one photo.

11. Swim Lesson Social Story from Morgan Sweeney on TPT - Geared towards a child who might be hesitant about starting swim lessons, this social story is one page and has one clipart image.

12. Social Story for Going to the Swimming Pool from Sam Livermore on TPT - A simple one page text based story that explains what to do when you visit a swimming pool.

13. Water Safety Social Story from Alice's Wonderland on TPT - I can't see much about this particular social story, but it focuses on the topic of water safety, which is incredibly important.

14. Swim Lessons Social Story from Rachel Kern on Boardmaker - This story uses Boardmaker symbols and text. It does reference a specific person who teaches swim lessons out of their home so you might want to use this story as inspiration for writing your own.

15. Swimming Lessons Social Stories from Sparkle Appeal - This toolkit has a couple of social story options (see pages 6-8). They include colorful icon clipart throughout.

Video Social Stories About Swimming Lessons & Water Safety

Here are some video social stories that talk about swimming lessons and water safety. You can use these in teletherapy sessions, social skills groups, at home, and/or classroom settings. Videos are always a great alternative to printing off a story.

Like the stories above, some of the wording in these videos aren't always great. But I wanted to make sure you had lots of different options for helping your child understand different aspects of staying safe while playing in or around water.

Need a Social Story About Wearing a Life Jacket? Try this Story!

When playing in water or participating in swim lessons, your child might have to wear a life jacket. Go over the importance of wearing one with this lifejacket social story.

Grab your copy of the wearing a life jacket social story

Learning how to swim, understanding water safety, and wearing a life jacket are all great ways to keep your child safe in or near water. Hopefully, these free social stories about swimming and water safety are helpful to you.

Free Social Stories About Graduation

A collection of free social stories about graduation. Printable and video social stories for kids and teens are included below.

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Graduation can be an exciting time. But, it can also bring a lot of anxiety and uncertainty about what to expect for the ceremony, what to wear, and everything else that's involved (e.g., photos, parties, family gatherings).

Using a social story can be a great way to prep a child or teen for their graduation ceremony. And that's where these free social stories about graduation come in.

However, please note that the following social stories primarily focus on high school graduation, especially for those moving to a transition program. Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of free options out there on graduation in general and the ones that I could find were pretty specific in focus.

And, in case you are looking for stories geared towards younger kids, you should know that not many of these focus on preschool, kindergarten, or middle school graduation. However, you can always use elements from the following stories as inspiration for writing your own social story and/or adapt them to fit your needs.

Free Social Stories About Graduation

Have you been looking for a social story about graduating? Then look no further than these free printable graduation social stories. Some require you to have a Teachers Pay Teachers account (which is free!) before you can download them.

I've rounded up some options for you to explore. That way you can find the best graduation social story for yourself or your child. Or you can simply use ideas from different stories below to write your own custom story (free social story templates here to help).

Please note that just because a social story is listed here does not mean I endorse its content. After all, many social stories tend to be poorly written and/or teach autistic masking. Besides, I haven't read all of these stories word for word myself. So please read through the stories carefully before using them.

1. High School Graduation Social Story from Kari's Creative Corner on TPT - This story is about high school graduation and uses simple clipart. It comes as a Word document and can be customized to fit your needs.

2. Graduation Ceremony Social Story from Boardmaker - Here's a simple story with Boardmaker symbols and simple text. It touches on cap and gown and speeches.

3. Moving to Kindergarten Social Story from Speech-Language Therapy Sessions - A three-page social story that's super basic and uses colorful clipart. It takes about finishing preschool and moving to kindergarten.

4. I Am Graduating Social Story from Watson Institute - A simple story for those graduating at age 21 and transitioning to work. It is editable by the looks of things and includes some clipart. You'll have to scroll through this list and look for the I am Graduating story.

5. Graduation/Transition Social Story from Chris in Special Ed on TPT - This story is text only so that you can add your own images or photos. Its focus is on graduating when you turn 22.

6. Symbol Supported Virtual Graduation Social Narrative from Adulting Made Easy aka SpedAdulting on TPT - While this story focuses on virtual graduation, I'm sure there are elements that you could modify or keep to fit your needs, especially if you are planning to write your own story anyway. It does include the option to have symbol supports or not.

7. Graduation Social Story from Eye Roll Expert on TPT - This social story is geared towards students who are graduating and continuing on to 18-21 year old transition programming.

8. Special Education Graduation Social Story from Eye Roll Expert on TPT - This social story is like the one above, but focuses on special education graduation versus general graduation (I guess?).

Video Social Stories About Graduation Ceremonies & Convocation

Here are some video social stories that talk about different aspects of the graduation ceremony. Please note that many of them are specific to a particular school or university. You can use these in teletherapy sessions, social skills groups, at home, and/or classroom settings. Videos are always a great alternative to printing off a story.

Like the stories above, some of the wording in these videos aren't always great. But I wanted to make sure you had lots of different options for helping you understand different aspects of graduation time.

I know that wasn't a lot of options for social stories about graduation, especially if you are looking for preschool or kindergarten graduation. Unfortunately, like I mentioned earlier, there just aren't many options available for free. Hopefully, though, you can adapt the above stories to fit your needs.

Free Social Stories About Running Away, Elopement, & Getting Lost

A collection of free social stories about running away, elopement, wandering, and getting lost. Printable and video social stories for kids are included below.

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Wandering and elopement can be a common safety concern for many parents, especially those with autistic children. So it's one of those important topics to not only prepare yourself for, but your child for.

Thankfully, that's where these free social stories about running away, elopement, and getting lost come in handy. 

These social stories can be a great way to introduce the topic of safety to your child, go over strategies for if they get lost, and why it's important not to run in places such as parking lots or into the streets.

So, if your child needs a bit of support in this area, look no further than these printable and video social stories.

Free Social Stories About Running Away, Elopement, & Getting Lost

Have you been looking for a social story about elopement, wandering, or getting lost? Then look no further than these free printable social stories. Some require you to have a Teachers Pay Teachers account (which is free!) before you can download them.

I've rounded up some options for you to explore. That way you can find the best elopement related social story for yourself and your child. Or you can simply use ideas from different stories below to write your own custom story (free social story templates here to help).

Please note that just because a social story is listed here does not mean I endorse its content. After all, many social stories tend to be poorly written and/or teach autistic masking. Besides, I haven't read all of these stories word for word myself. So please read through the stories carefully before using them.

1. 2 Free Social Stories About Running Off from Happy Learners - Here are two short text-only social stories about running off. No pictures are included with these stories.

2. What to Do if You Get Lost Social Story from Ice Cream Social on TPT - This social story is more of a visual aid than anything. It lists 5 things to do when you get lost. I like that it's geared towards AAC users in particular.

3. Running Away is Not OK: A Social Story on Elopement from Helene Cooney on TPT - An 8 page social story that talks about the dangers of elopement. It includes lots of colorful clipart. It is also worth mentioning that it does use a fancy font for the text, which might not be ideal for your child.

4. Free Holding Hands (Elopement) Social Story from Autism Little Learners - This story focuses more on holding hands than on getting lost or running away. But it's still a very useful story for teaching kids about elopement. It uses colorful clipart and simple text. You'll have to scroll down in the list to find it.

5. Elopement Social Story: Going to the Store with Mom from Nicole Dobbins on TPT - As you can tell from the title, this story focuses on elopement at a store. It uses colorful clipart with Black characters (yay representation!) and looks almost more like a comic book.

6. Free Social Story: Staying in Class from Rivers of Learning on TPT - This story uses colorful clipart and simple text and looks like it might be a good one, especially if you have a child or student who frequently elopes from the classroom.

7. When I Get Lost Social Story from Social Stories: Power Tool for Autism - This story is pretty simple and includes three full color photos.

8. It's Not Safe to Run Away from Mom & Dad Social Story from Social Stories: Power Tool for Autism - A super simple story about why it isn't safe to run away. It's primarily text based, but it does include only one clipart image.

9. Free Social Story for Running Away at School (Editable) from Good Human Project on TPT - Here's a one page social story that is editable, which is nice. However, I personally find the story a bit busy with all of the random clipart along the sides and the giant wall of text.

10. Free I Stay in My Class Social Story from Jackie Juarez on TPT - This social story focuses on the school classroom in particular and why you should stay in your class. It includes simple clipart.

11. Free Social Story on Getting Lost from Stacey Taylor on TPT - This story teaches kids what to do if they get lost and features simple clipart and symbols to accompany the text. Personally, I find the format of this one a bit busy.

12. Running Away is Not Safe Social Story from Boardmaker - Here's a simple story about why running away is not safe. It uses Boardmaker symbols and is pretty simplistic.

13. Free Social Story About Chase/Running from Heather Heffernan on TPT - If your child likes to play games of chase, then this story might be a good fit. It talks about not running out of the classroom or building and uses a mix of clipart and photos.

14. I Can Be Safe When Going Outside Social Story from Jen Hackett on TPT - Here's a story that talks about elopement and being safe when going outside. It uses simple clipart and symbols throughout. It might also be editable since it comes as a Word document.

15. Running Away is Not Safe Social Story from Busy Bee Behavior Classroom on TPT - This story teaches students that running away is not safe. It uses simple text and clipart.

16. It's Okay to Stay Social Story from Angela Stone on TPT - I can't see much about this particular story, but its focus is encouraging students not to run away. It might also be editable as it does come as a PowerPoint.

17. Tips to Prevent Elopement Social Story from Autism Behavior Services - This social story is written more like a traditional story about an elephant. It uses lots of colorful clipart and offers lots of practical suggestions to help with eloping. You'll have to scroll down the page until you find it.

Video Social Stories About Running Away

Here are some video social stories and songs that talk about elopement, running away, and staying safe. You can use these in teletherapy sessions, social skills groups, at home, and/or classroom settings. Videos are always a great alternative to printing off a story.

Like the stories above, some of the wording in these videos aren't always great. But I wanted to make sure you had lots of different options for helping your child understand why it's important not to run off.

I think we can both agree that keeping your child safe is super important. Hopefully, these free social stories about running away will be helpful in keeping your child safe.

Free Social Stories About How to Do the Laundry

A collection of free social stories about how to do the laundry. Printable and video social stories for kids are included below.

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It's important to teach kids self-care and life skills, no matter the age. And today we're going to talk about laundry.

Ah yes, laundry...

Specifically, we're going to look at some free social stories about how to do the laundry. That way you can help kids, teens, or young adults learn the basics, from sorting and washing clothes to drying and folding.

Free Social Stories About How to Do the Laundry

Have you been looking for a social story about sorting clothes, doing laundry, and folding clothes? Then look no further than these free printable laundry social stories. Some require you to have a Teachers Pay Teachers account (which is free!) before you can download them.

I've rounded up some options for you to explore. That way you can find the best laundry related social story for yourself or your child or teen. Or you can simply use ideas from different stories below to write your own custom story (free social story templates here to help).

Creating a custom story will be especially important if you use a laundromat, hang dry, use dry cleaning, or anything slightly different, as those topics aren't included below. In other words, I couldn't find much in terms of free stories on these topics.

Please note that just because a social story is listed here does not mean I endorse its content. After all, many social stories tend to be poorly written and/or teach autistic masking. Besides, I haven't read all of these stories word for word myself. So please read through the stories carefully before using them.

1. How to Do Your Laundry Social Story from ASERT - This simple story talks about the basics of sorting, washing, and drying your clothes. It uses colorful clipart and simple text.

2. It's Time to Do Laundry Social Story from Kaitlynn Ferraro on TPT - Here is a simple and editable social story that goes over the steps of doing laundry. It uses clipart.

3. I Can Do the Laundry Social Narrative from Middletown Centre for Autism - Here is a simple one page social story that includes both clipart and real photos. It's pretty basic, but it could be a great starting point for writing your own. You'll also find some other laundry visuals here.

4. Clean vs. Dirty Clothing Social Story from AdvanceSPOT on TPT - This story talks about clean versus dirty laundry and what to do with dirty items. It uses simple clipart and doesn't look like a particularly detailed story.

Video Social Stories About Doing the Laundry

Here are some video social stories that talk about different aspects of washing your clothes. You can use these in teletherapy sessions, social skills groups, life skills groups, at home, and/or classroom settings. Videos are always a great alternative to printing off a story.

Like the stories above, some of the wording in these videos aren't always great or they might be incomplete in some instances. But I wanted to make sure you had lots of different options for helping your child understand how to sort, wash, dry, and fold laundry.

I hope you find these free social stories about how to do the laundry helpful. If anything, they should give you a good starting point for writing a customized story if you'd prefer something more detailed and specific.