Making and Keeping Friends

Speaking Distance:

http://www.ccsd.edu/files/filesystem/Speaking%20Distance.pdf

It's okay to Make a Mistakes: http://www.setbc.org/pictureset/resources/making_mistakes/making_mistakes.pdf

Taking Turns at School (Social Story)

Sometimes when I am at school, I need to take turns. Sometimes at school my friends will get to answer first or kick a ball first or talk to the teacher first. It's okay when this happens, because I will get my turn. While I wait for my turn, I will stay calm. I will not get upset. I will not cry. I will wait for my turn and be happy. It is okay to be the last person to take a turn. Everyone is last sometime! Sometimes at school, my friends will get to do something, and I will not get
to do that. It is okay when this happens because sometime I will get to do something that my friends won't. When I do not get a turn, I will stay calm. I will not get upset. I will not cry. I will be happy for my friends!

Teacher Social Stories

Substitue Teacher: http://www.ccsd.edu/files/filesystem/Substitute%20Teachers.pdf

Teachers Job/My Job: http://www.ccsd.edu/files/filesystem/Teachers%20Job%20and%20My%20Job.pdf

Social Story Examples

Here two examples of social stories written to help children adjust to
kindergarten. As you read the stories, try to think of pictures you would use to
make the words come to life.

Lee Goes to School
My name is Lee.
Daddy takes me to school in the morning.
I want Daddy to stay and play.
Daddy has to go to work.
I stay at school and play with my friends.
I can play with Daddy at home.

Mark sits in the Circle

My name is Mark.
I go to school.

We sit in a circle and Mrs. Baxter reads us a story.
I get excited and it is hard for me to sit.
Sometimes I stand in the middle of the circle.
My friends can’t see the story when I am standing.
I can sit and hold my squeezy ball.
Everybody can see the story.

When to use a Social Story?

A social story can help prepare a child for new events by showing him what will happen and what he can do. In a way it is like a “dress rehearsal” for a new situation. They can be very helpful for situations that your child might dislike or be afraid of.

• Going to school
• Doctor appointment
• New baby

Social stories also teach positive behavior. If your child does not behave appropriately in certain situations a social story can help him learn how to behave in a more positive manner.

• Running away
• Hitting others
• Grabbing toys

What is a Social Story?

Social Stories are created for children to prepare for new events or changes to their usual routines. Social stories describe a social situation, and show a child what he can do to cope with it successfully. These stories are special teaching tools because they are personalized. Your child is the star of his social story!

School Social Story/Strips

Going to School: http://www.fcps.edu/ss/its/howtos/socstor/going%20to%20school.pdf

My Day at School: http://www.fcps.edu/ss/its/howtos/socstor/My%20Day%20at%20School.pdf

Issac is Going to School: (change name) http://www.speakingofspeech.com/uploads/Issac_s_social_story.pdf

Social Story Video: Personal Space

No choice in personal space...Now What?

Sometimes I cannot choose how large my personal space will be. Sometimes I cannot choose how small my personal space will be. When I have to sit on a chair that is very close to another person’s chair, I will probably have a small personal space. When I walk through a crowded hallway or on a busy sidewalk, I will probably have a small personal space.

When I cannot choose the size of my personal space, I might have people touch me when I do not want them to touch me. People might also touch me when I am not expecting them to touch me.

When I cannot choose a large personal space, I will try to stay calm. I can tell someone, “I need more personal space.” If they can help me, they might give me more personal space. If they cannot help me, I can wait awhile. Usually, after waiting awhile I will be able to choose a larger personal space.

Small Space

Sometimes I can choose how small my personal space will be.

If I am with a person who I know well, or who is special to me, I might choose to have a small personal space. When I know a person well, a small personal space is a comfortable distance. When I have a small personal space, I can sit near other people and have part of my body touching part of their body.

Large Space

Why is Personal Space sometimes large, and sometimes small?

Sometimes I can choose how large my personal space will be.

If I am with a person I don’t know very well, I might choose to have a large personal space. This leaves a comfortable distance between the other person and me. If I feel like being alone, I might choose to have a large personal space. If there are a lot of noises or activities around me, I might choose to have a large personal space. When I have a large personal space, I can talk to other people or sit near them, but I will not touch them, and they will not touch me.

Who has Personal Space?

Every person has personal space!

I have personal space. My mom has personal space. My dad has personal space. My brother has personal space. My sister has personal space. My pets have personal space. My teacher has personal space. My classmates have personal space.

What is Personal Space?

I have an area around my body that is called my “personal space.” This space is like an invisible bubble. Sometimes my personal space is large. When it is large, my personal space goes out to my fingertips. When my personal space is large, other people stay outside of it. When my personal space is large, I do not touch other people, and they do not touch me. This helps all of us to feel comfortable.

Sometimes my personal space is small. When my personal space is small, it is about the same size as my body. When my personal space is small, I might touch other people, and they might touch me.