All About Going to School: A Social Story
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Introduction
This free social story, “All About Going to School,” helps children understand what to expect during the school day. It explains daily routines, classroom expectations, school rules, and other parts of the school experience, including how students may get to and from school. You can read the full story below or download the free printable PDF to use at home, in classrooms, or in therapy sessions.
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The Social Story: “All About Going to School”
Below is the complete text of the social story. You can read it aloud with students, display it on a screen, or use the printable PDF to follow along.
We go to school to learn about the world we live in!
Kids go to school on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays during the school year.
Kids do not go to school on Saturdays or Sundays.
There is also no school in the summer.
or on certain holidays like Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter.
How Do Kids Get to School?
Some kids take a bus to school.
Some kids get a ride to school in a car.
Some kids walk to school.
Some kids ride a bike to school.
Use this space to draw or write about how you will get to school.
When I go to school in the morning, I say goodbye to my parents, and I will see them again after school.
Where will you be when you say goodbye to your mom or dad in the morning?
At the front door of your house? At the bus stop? In front of your school?
Circle the picture below that shows where you will be when you say goodbye to your parents in the morning.
Things that will happen on the first day of school are:
Use this space to draw or write about what else might happen on your first day of school.
When you are in school you will learn the classroom rules and your teacher will tell you what you are supposed to do during the school day.
Use this space to draw or write about what else your teacher might ask you to do during the school day.
At the end of the day you will leave your classroom and go home.
Circle the picture that shows how you will get home from school.
Use this space to draw or write about what you think might happen in your school day that is different from this story.
Conclusion
“All About Going to School” is a simple, engaging social story that helps kids know what to expect during the school day — from arriving in the morning, to following classroom rules, to going home at the end of the day.
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If you enjoyed this story, check out more of our social stories, interactive workbooks, and eBooks to support kids’ learning, behavior, and social-emotional growth.
Rachel Wise is the author and founder of Education and Behavior. Rachel created Education and Behavior in 2014 for adults to have an easy way to access research-based information to support children in the areas of learning, behavior, and social-emotional development. As a survivor of abuse, neglect, and bullying, Rachel slipped through the cracks of her school and community. Education and Behavior hopes to play a role in preventing that from happening to other children. Rachel is also the author of Building Confidence and Improving Behavior in Children: A Guide for Parents and Teachers.
"Children do best when there is consistency within and across settings (i.e., home, school, community). Education and Behavior allows us to maintain that consistency."
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