Grades K–5
When Plans Change
A social story about changes to the schedule: plans can change, I may feel upset, and I can breathe and ask what is next.
Special education printable · Social stories
Walking in the Hallway
A social story about lining up and walking in the hall: my spot, quiet voice, walking feet and hands to myself.
- Grade level
- Grades K–5
- Time
- About 10 minutes
- Topic
- Social stories
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Understanding routines and expectations, Coping with change, Perspective taking, Listening comprehension
What kids do
“Read the story before you line up. Point to each picture.”
Printed on the sheet:
- My class lines up to go places, like lunch, the library and recess.
- I find my spot in the line and face the front.
- I use walking feet in the hallway.
- Walking keeps everyone safe.
- Other classes are learning. I use a quiet voice.
- I keep my hands at my sides or in my pockets.
- When I get there, I did a great job walking in the hallway!
Teacher tip
Read the story at the door, then practice a short trip to the next room and back. Take a photo of the student walking well and add it to the last panel.
How to use it
- Read the story at a calm time, before the event, not during a hard moment.
- Read it the same way several days in a row.
- Share a copy with families and therapists so home, school and therapy match.
Watch for
Using the story as a consequence. It is a preview, not a reminder of what went wrong.
Talk about it
- What will you do when this happens?
- What comes next?
Take it further
Act the story out with the student, step by step.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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