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  • This social story describes the trauma that Indigenous people have experienced in Canadian history as a result of residential schools. It talks about the struggles that Indigenous people continue to face today as a result of generational trauma and abuse. It suggests that reconciliation is the way forward, and identifies the need for allies to do the work that is needed to create positive change for Indigenous people in Canada.
  • This digital social story highlights the power of words. It demonstrates the positive and negative impact that words can have. It shows children that words can affect their own feelings and the feelings of others. It encourages children to use words to build themselves and others up. It advises children to think and choose their words carefully to ensure that they’re being socially responsible.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Counselling
    • Health and Wellness
    • Feelings 
    • Friendship
    • Problem Solving
    • Communication Skills
    • Life Skills
    • Building Community
    • Classroom Management
    • Behavior Management
    • Self Regulation
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • Autism
    • ADHD
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story discourages whining at school. It explains to children that when they whine at school, it makes their tasks more challenging and annoys those around them, which can have negative social effects. It demonstrates that whining is not an effective or useful strategy. It encourages children to act their age and to persevere through undesirable or challenging tasks.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Communication Skills
    • Self Regulation
    • Feelings
    • Growth Mindset
    • Problem Solving
    • Life Skills
    • Building Community
    • Classroom Management
    • Behavior Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story helps children understand that all living things die at different times, for different reasons. It talks about ways people come together when someone dies. It talks about the process of grieving and the importance of having someone to talk to and to provide emotional support. It suggests that with time, recovering from such a loss gets easier, although the person that died is always remembered. Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Family Studies
    • Science and the Body
    • Counselling
    • Health and Wellness
    • Safety
    • Feelings
    • Life Skills
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story differentiates between small, medium, and large problems. It provides children with examples of each size of problem and offers suggested solutions. It helps children determine when they can try to solve a problem themselves, and when they need to get help. It empowers children to be responsible problem-solvers at school.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Counselling
    • Health and Wellness
    • Safety
    • Communication Skills
    • Critical Thinking
    • Problem Solving
    • Personal and Career Planning
    • Life Skills
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • Autism
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story addresses when parents get separated or get divorced. It explains why this happens and how it can change things. It assures children that it’s not their fault and that their parents still love them. It encourages children to enjoy their time with each one of their parents. It suggests that these family changes will likely feel less strange as time passes.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Counselling
    • Health and Wellness
    • Safety
    • Family Studies
    • Feelings
    • Problem Solving
    • Life Skills
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story helps children know what to expect on their birthday. It outlines how to make birthday plans in consultation with an adult. It includes how to be a gracious host. It highlights traditional birthday activities. It assures children that birthdays are social and fun.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Family Studies
    • Counselling
    • Play-based Learning
    • Life Skills
    • Feelings
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • Autism
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story demonstrates how to ask for a break appropriately at school. It explains that a break comes after getting the assigned task done, or after a predetermined time has passed. It shows children examples of inappropriate behaviour. It assures children that taking a break is healthy and helpful.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Work Habits and Effort
    • Personal and Career Planning
    • Health and Wellness
    • Safety
    • Communication Skills
    • Feelings
    • Self Regulation
    • Problem Solving
    • Life Skills
    • Behavior Management
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • Autism
    • ADHD
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story acknowledges the opportunities that are available to us through participation in sports. It outlines different sports to choose from. It explains the difference between recreational sports and competitive sports. It encourages children to practice and learn from others while working to improve their skills. It highlights the benefits of participating in sports, such as learning teamwork and good sportsmanship. It suggests that participating in sports can result in new friendships.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Growth Mindset
    • Work Habits and Effort
    • Character Education and Virtues
    • Physical Education, Games, and Sports
    • Science and the Body
    • Health and Wellness
    • Safety
    • Problem Solving
    • Play-based Learning
    • Cooperative Learning
    • Active Learning
    • Life Skills
    • Building Community
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • When I Miss My Friends

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    This social story helps children understand that even though they can’t be with their friends right now during COVID-19, their friends are still their friends. This story suggests ways of reaching out to friends to maintain communication and to feel connection with others during this time apart.
  • When I Miss My Family

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    This social story helps children understand that even though they can’t be with some of their relatives right now during COVID-19, their family is still there. This story suggests ways of reaching out to relatives to maintain communication and to feel connection with family during this time apart.
  • This digital social story provides examples of things that can be loud. It provides children with strategies to try when they feel like things are too loud for them. It assures children that noise and associated discomfort is temporary.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Growth Mindset
    • Counselling
    • Health and Wellness
    • Safety
    • Feelings
    • Problem Solving
    • Self Regulation
    • Life Skills
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • Autism
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story describes what happens when children have bad dreams. It teaches children that nightmares are normal and that everybody gets nightmares from time to time. It assures children that nightmares aren’t real. It gives children some strategies to try to help themselves feel better when they wake up from a nightmare.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Family Studies
    • Health and Wellness
    • Safety
    • Counselling
    • Feelings
    • Problem Solving
    • Life Skills
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • Autism
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story helps children understand why their parents need to go to work. It outlines what children can do at daycare. It normalizes when children are feeling sad at daycare because they’re missing their parents. It assures children that their parents will come to pick them up once they’re finished at work.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Family Studies
    • Counselling
    • Health and Wellness
    • Safety
    • Life Skills
    • Community
    • Cooperative Learning
    • Play-based Learning
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story talks about triggers for anxiety. It lists signs and symptoms of anxiety. It covers coping strategies that children can use when they’re feeling anxious. It reassures children that it’s okay to feel anxious, and that they’re loved, strong, and capable.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Counselling
    • Health and Wellness
    • Feelings
    • Problem Solving
    • Self Regulation
    • Life Skills
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • Autism
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story assures children that everyone gets sick sometimes. It provides examples of symptoms children might feel when they’re sick. It teaches children what to do when they’re feeling sick. It assures children that they can return to their regular activities as soon as they’re no longer sick and they’re feeling better.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Family Studies
    • Science and the Body
    • Safety
    • Health and Wellness
    • Counselling
    • Life Skills
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story helps children understand that all living things die at different times, for different reasons. It talks about the process of grieving the loss of a pet and the importance of having someone to talk to and to provide emotional support. It suggests that with time, recovering from the loss of a pet gets easier, although the pet that died is always remembered.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Family Studies
    • Science and the Body
    • Counselling
    • Health and Wellness
    • Safety
    • Feelings
    • Life Skills
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story normalizes mistakes. It reveals that everyone makes mistakes and that mistakes help us learn and grow. It encourages children to try new things and to take risks.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Family Studies
    • Counselling
    • Health and Wellness 
    • Safety
    • Feelings
    • Life Skills
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story is helpful for children who have a tendency to hit, punch, or hurt others at school. It discourages children from using their hands to hurt others or to engage in unsafe or destructive behaviours. It highlights safe, appropriate, and friendly ways to use our hands.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Counselling
    • Safety
    • Feelings
    • Communication Skills
    • Problem Solving
    • Life Skills
    • Building Community
    • Classroom Management
    • Self Regulation
    • Behavior Management
    • Social Responsibility
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • Autism
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story teaches children that all families fight sometimes. It emphasizes the importance of solving family disagreements peacefully and discourages domestic violence. It provides a framework for families to follow to engage in safe and healthy problem-solving together at home.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Family Studies
    • Communication Skills
    • Counselling
    • Feelings
    • Problem Solving
    • Safety 
    • Health and Wellness
    • Life Skills
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story promotes equity and equality. It acknowledges that humans come from different parts of the world and have different skin colours. It emphasizes that all people are equal, regardless of their skin colour. It explains that sometimes people experience racism, and that racism hurts people. It draws attention to our collective responsibility to take a stand against racism and to act in ways that support equity and equality.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Counselling
    • Health and Wellness
    • Safety
    • Life Skills
    • Building Community
    • Social Studies
    • Equity and Social Justice
    • Antiracism
    • Diversity and Inclusion
    • Identity and Belonging
    • Black Shirt Day
    • Black History Month
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story was created to support children, caregivers, families, and educators during the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides children with detailed instructions on how to wash their hands at school. It lists times when hand washing is needed during the school day. It emphasizes that hand washing fights germs and helps keep people healthy.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Health and Wellness
    • Safety
    • Science and the Body
    • Work Habits and Effort
    • Life Skills
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • Autism
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story covers how to line up and travel around the school safely and responsibly. It emphasizes going to the back of the line rather than budging in front of others. It suggests taking turns being at the front and the back of the line. It describes safe and quiet walking in the hallway. It highlights safety on the stairs. It encourages children to show kindness and respect for others as they travel around their school.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Back to School
    • Safety
    • Life Skills
    • Behavior Management
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • Autism
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story helps children understand that because there are many children in their class, waiting is an inevitable part of the school day. It acknowledges that waiting can be difficult, but that it’s necessary. It helps children understand that they might need to wait for a short time or a long time. It suggests strategies to help children cope while they’re waiting for a longer time. It assures children that their teacher will make time for them whenever possible.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Back to School
    • Growth Mindset
    • Work Habits and Effort
    • Character Education and Virtues
    • Counselling
    • Self Regulation
    • Problem Solving
    • Life Skills
    • Classroom Management
    • Behavior Management
    • Cooperative Learning
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • Autism
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story assures children that it’s normal to feel unsure and nervous about trying new things. It suggests starting small and working up to larger new ventures. It explains that taking risks and trying new things is a part of learning and discovering new talents, passions, hobbies, and personal preferences.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Growth Mindset
    • Counselling
    • Health and Wellness
    • Personal and Career Planning
    • Life Skills
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • Autism
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story identifies things that are out of our control, and things that are in our control. It supports conversations about roles, rights, and responsibilities. It encourages children to focus on the things they can control. It empowers children to make choices and decisions that are right for them.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Growth Mindset
    • Counselling
    • Problem Solving
    • Self Regulation
    • Health and Wellness
    • Career and Personal Planning
    • Social Studies
    • Roles and Responsibilities
    • Equity and Social Justice
    • Life Skills
    • Community Building
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • Autism
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story teaches children about Terry Fox and his legacy, the annual Terry Fox run. It encourages children to participate in the activities on Terry Fox Day to support cancer research and raise awareness.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Physical Education
    • Science and the Body
    • Health and Wellness
    • Safety
    • Social Studies
    • Community
    • Canadian History
    • Character Education and Virtues
    • Work Habits and Effort
    • Life Skills
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story helps children acknowledge the many contributions that people make to help others in the community and in the world. It allows children learn about a variety of community roles and responsibilities. It encourages children to think of ways to help others in their community.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Social Studies
    • Community
    • Roles and Responsibilities
    • Personal and Career Planning
    • Life Skills
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story demonstrates how to take turns on the swing, on the slide, and during a soccer game outside on the playground. It sets children up for success before they go out to play at recess or after lunch.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Cooperative Learning
    • Active Learning
    • Play-based Learning
    • Health and Wellness
    • Safety
    • Counselling
    • Self Regulation
    • Communication Skills
    • Problem Solving
    • Life Skills
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • Autism
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story normalizes mistakes. It reveals that everyone makes mistakes and that mistakes help us learn and grow. It encourages children to try new things and to take risks.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Roles and Responsibilities
    • Counselling
    • Communication Skills
    • Problem Solving
    • Character Education and Virtues
    • Life Skills
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story encourages children to be careful with things at school. It outlines destructive behaviours to avoid. It reminds children that if they want to use classroom toys and materials, they need to show they can handle things carefully and put things away properly.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Cooperative Learning
    • Safety
    • Organization and Planning
    • Work Habits and Effort
    • Career and Personal Planning
    • Problem Solving
    • Life Skills
    • Building Community
    • Classroom Management
    • Behavior Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • ADHD
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story highlights the importance of taking care of our planet and each other. It suggests ways children can take an active role in environmental sustainability by participating in reducing, reusing, and recycling. It encourages children to treat nature, living things, and people with care, kindness, and respect.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Science
    • Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling
    • Outdoor Education
    • Environmental Education
    • Living Things
    • Earth Day
    • Social Studies 
    • Indigenous Education
    • Land, Place, and Nature
    • Reggio Emilia
    • Health and Wellness
    • Life Skills
    • Community
    • Cooperative Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story teaches children about saliva. It explains that spitting isn’t hygienic or friendly. It offers alternatives to dealing with saliva safely and appropriately.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Science and the Body
    • Health and Wellness
    • Safety
    • Life Skills
    • Behavior Management
    • Self Regulation
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • Autism
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story celebrates nature and being outdoors. It gives examples of things children can do outside in nature. It encourages children to use their senses outside and to be present as they explore all that nature has to offer.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Science
    • Outdoor Education
    • Environmental Education
    • Living Things
    • Earth Day
    • Social Studies
    • Indigenous Education
    • Land, Place, and Nature
    • Reggio Emilia
    • Health and Wellness
    • Life Skills
    • Community 
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story describes what to do before, during, and after snack. It covers safety, healthy eating, cleaning up, and transitions.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Back to School
    • Fall
    • Science and the Body
    • Physical Education
    • Health and Wellness
    • Food and Nutrition
    • Safety
    • Life Skills
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
  • This digital social story talks about the kinds of activities that typically happen at the carpet in classrooms. It teaches children what the behaviour expectations are at the carpet and how they can cooperate, participate, and contribute.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Back to School
    • Cooperative Learning
    • Roles and Responsibilities
    • Work Habits and Effort
    • Life Skills
    • Building Community
    • Classroom Management
    • Behavior Management
    • Self Regulation
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • Autism
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story was created to support children and families. It talks about the importance of limiting screen time (television, computer, tablet, phone, video games). It explains what can happen if screen time is not managed. It goes over other safety guidelines for children to follow so they’re able to use technology safely and responsibly.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Applied Design and Skills
    • Technology
    • Distance Learning
    • Online Learning
    • Physical Education
    • Science and the Body
    • Health and Wellness
    • Safety
    • Life Skills
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story helps children know what to expect when they’re taking the skytrain. It talks about what to do before, during, and after the skytrain ride. It includes wearing a mask and using hand sanitizer, as per public health recommendations during COVID-19. It explains that public transit helps us get where we need to go.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Family Studies
    • Community
    • Life Skills
    • Safety
    • Health and Wellness
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Special Education
    • Autism
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story helps children know what to expect when they’re taking the bus. It talks about what to do before, during, and after the bus ride. It includes wearing a mask and using hand sanitizer, as per public health recommendations during COVID-19. It explains that public transit helps us get where we need to go.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Family Studies
    • Community
    • Life Skills
    • Safety
    • Health and Wellness
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Special Education
    • Autism
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story helps children know what to expect when they’re riding in the car. It talks about what to do before, during, and after the car ride. It includes sitting in a car seat and wearing a seatbelt. It explains that vehicles help us get where we need to go.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Family Studies
    • Community
    • Life Skills
    • Safety
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Special Education
    • Autism
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story helps children understand the significance of Remembrance Day in Canada. It covers what to expect at a school’s Remembrance Day assembly. It explains the meaning behind the poppy. It encourages children to act in a peaceful way at school.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Social Studies
    • Canadian History
    • Peace Education
    • Health and Wellness 
    • Safety
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story describes what to do before, during, and after recess. It covers dressing appropriately, finding friends to play with, being safe, following the rules, and having fun.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Back to School
    • Active Learning
    • Play-based Learning
    • Outdoor Learning
    • Physical Education
    • Health and Wellness
    • Safety
    • Feelings
    • Life Skills
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story helps children understand the purpose of Quiet Time at school. It outlines how to prepare for Quiet Time. It describes how to participate in Quiet Time appropriately, to help with self-regulation. It shows children that quiet time is healthy and can be beneficial for everyone.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Self Regulation
    • Work Habits and Effort
    • Health and Wellness
    • Feelings
    • Life Skills
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story describes situations at school where people may need privacy. It demonstrates how to give someone privacy, and includes examples of what not to do when someone needs privacy.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Physical Education
    • Science and the Body
    • Counselling
    • Safety
    • Health and Wellness
    • Life Skills
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • Autism
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story covers basic skills needed during play, such as sharing and taking turns. It emphasizes that play should be fun for everyone involved. It shows that play provides children with opportunities to make new friends.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Back to School
    • Cooperative Learning
    • Active Learning
    • Play-based Learning
    • Applied Design and Skills
    • Communication Skills
    • Problem Solving
    • Life Skills
    • Building Community
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • Autism
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story highlights the importance of participating at school. It explains that classes at school engage in activities together as they follow the daily schedule. It shows children that participating in the activities affords them the opportunity to learn routines and concepts. It suggests that participating in school activities with peers is fun, and this helps children make new friends.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Back to School
    • Active learning
    • Cooperative Learning
    • Play-based Learning
    • Growth Mindset
    • Work Habits and Effort
    • Life Skills
    • Building Community
    • Classroom Management
    • Social Responsibility
    • Identity and Belonging
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story highlights the importance of cooperating and listening to the teachers at school. It explains that teachers make rules and decisions to keep children safe and to provide all children with opportunities to participate and learn at school. It assures children that they will have some opportunities to make their own choices and decisions at school.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Back to School
    • Roles and Responsibilities
    • Safety
    • Life Skills
    • Behavior Management
    • Classroom Management
    • Building Community
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • ADHD
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story supports students who receive reading support from a resource teacher at school. It covers safety precautions, expectations, rules, routines, and activities. It encourages students to try their best so they can develop their reading skills through practice at school and at home. It reassures children that they’ll return to their teacher and their class once their reading class is finished.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Language Arts
    • Reading Skills
    • Resource and Learning Support
    • Cooperative Learning
    • Career and Personal Planning
    • Work Habits and Effort
    • Life Skills
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story aims to help children feel confident wearing their glasses at school. It discusses the importance of wearing glasses if they are prescribed. It suggests ways to care for glasses. It assures children that their true friends will support them as they get used to wearing their new glasses.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Counselling
    • Safety
    • Health and Wellness
    • Science and the Body
    • Feelings
    • Life Skills
    • Building Community
    • Identity and Belonging
    • Diversity and Inclusion
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story supports children who are moving to a new home. It identifies what might be difficult about moving. It suggests ideas that might be helpful, including staying in touch with friends. It assures children that, with time, they will get used to the changes and meet new friends.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Family Studies
    • Counselling
    • Health and Wellness
    • Feelings
    • Life Skills
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story provides strategies to support children’s self regulation at school. It introduces an energy light as a visual tool that teachers can use to provide feedback to children throughout the day. It outlines steps to take at each colour of the energy light to support children as they learn to manage their energy and return to a calmer state when needed. It assures children that they have the potential to learn to manage their energy independently with time and practice.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Safety
    • Work Habits and Effort
    • Counselling
    • Feelings
    • Self Regulation
    • Life Skills
    • Behavior Management
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Special Education
    • Autism
    • ADHD
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story teaches children about germs at school. It suggests ways children can protect themselves against germs, as well as ways for children to keep their germs from spreading to others.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Physical Education
    • Science and the Body
    • Health and Wellness
    • Counselling
    • Life Skills
    • Safety
    • Social Responsibility
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story explains that friends are important for everyone, and that everyone has the potential to make friends. It recommends different ways children can reach out to others in a friendly manner so positive interactions occur and friendships form. It encourages inclusion and celebrates diversity.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Back to School
    • Counselling
    • Feelings
    • Health and Wellness
    • Communication Skills
    • Life Skills
    • Building Community
    • Diversity and Inclusion
    • Identity and Belonging
    • Character Education and Virtues
    • Cooperative Learning
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story describes what to do before, during, and after lunch at school. It covers safety, healthy eating, cleaning up, and transitions.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Back to School
    • Fall
    • Science and the Body
    • Physical Education
    • Health and Wellness
    • Food and Nutrition
    • Safety
    • Life Skills
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
  • This digital social story outlines the importance of listening at school. It explains that children need to follow their teacher’s instructions. It adds that children need to listen to each other. It invites children to think about how it feels when someone does not listen. It explains that sometimes children need reminders to listen to others, and that’s okay. It suggests taking a break to reflect and make positive changes as a strategy to help someone when they aren’t listening to others at school.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Work Habits and Effort
    • Communication Skills
    • Cooperative Learning
    • Self Regulation
    • Life Skills
    • Building Community
    • Classroom Management
    • Behavior Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Character Education and Virtues
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
  • This digital social story helps children understand what being independent looks like at school. It addresses how to come into the classroom independently and stay on task throughout the day. It reminds children that they can ask for help at school, and that they can practice and get more independent over time.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Starting School
    • Fall
    • Work Habits and Effort
    • Growth Mindset
    • Counselling
    • Health and Wellness
    • Problem Solving
    • Personal and Career Planning
    • Organization
    • Life Skills
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story supports children who are unaware of how their negative actions impact them socially. It helps children identify mean and friendly behaviours so they can reflect on their own behaviours and better understand why others might not want to be around them. It provides suggestions for alternative behaviours that are more positive and that draw others in. It assures children that they can make changes and that they still have a chance to make friends at school.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Counselling 
    • Communication Skills
    • Problem Solving
    • Life Skills
    • Back To School
    • Building Community
    • Classroom Management
    • Behavior Management
    • Self Regulation
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Character Education and Virtues
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • ADHD
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This social story helps children to know what to expect during their transition to online learning at home during COVID-19.
  • This digital social story teaches children that everyone has private parts. It explains that private parts are to be kept private at school. It outlines guidelines for children to keep their own parts private and to respect the private parts of others. It describes situations where children might need help with their bodies. It highlights the importance of seeking help if children find themselves in an uncomfortable situation.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Science and the Body
    • Physical Education
    • Health and Wellness
    • Safety
    • Counselling
    • Problem Solving
    • Life Skills
    • Self Regulation
    • Social Responsibility
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Special Education
    • Autism
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story teaches children what personal space is and what it looks like. It talks about respecting the personal space of others and asking for consent when wanting to be closer to someone else at school. It provides a framework if a child needs to ask for more personal space from someone else. It emphasizes that everyone’s safety and comfort matters at school.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Counselling
    • Health and Wellness
    • Safety
    • Science and the Body
    • Problem Solving
    • Communication Skills
    • Life Skills
    • Self Regulation
    • Impulse Control
    • Classroom Management
    • Behavior Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Special Education
    • Autism
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
  • This digital social story helps children know what to expect in Spring. It gives examples of changes that happen in nature during Spring. It lists activities to try in Spring.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Science
    • Outdoor Education
    • Environmental Education
    • Seasons
    • Spring
    • Nature
    • Life Skills
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story normalizes mistakes. It reveals that everyone makes mistakes and that mistakes help us learn and grow. It encourages children to try new things and to take risks.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Growth Mindset
    • Work Habits and Effort
    • Applied Design and Skills
    • Counselling
    • Problem Solving
    • Life Skills
    • Community Building
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story helps children know what to expect in Fall. It gives examples of changes that happen in nature during Fall. It lists activities to try in Fall.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Science
    • Outdoor Education
    • Environmental Education
    • Seasons
    • Fall
    • Autumn
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Preschool
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story helps children know what to expect in Winter. It gives examples of changes that happen in nature during Winter. It lists activities to try in Winter.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Science
    • Outdoor Education
    • Environmental Education
    • Seasons
    • Winter
    • Nature
    • Life Skills
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
  • This digital social story helps children understand how some families recognize Thanksgiving. It explains how Thanksgiving is an opportunity to practice appreciation and gratitude. It provides examples of important things we can be thankful for.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Family Studies
    • Culture and Traditions
    • Fall
    • Autumn
    • Life Skills
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
  • This digital social story helps children know what to expect in Summer. It gives examples of changes that happen in nature during Summer. It lists activities to try in Summer.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Science
    • Outdoor Education
    • Environmental Education
    • Seasons
    • Summer
    • Nature
    • Life Skills
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story helps children know what to expect on Sports Day. It helps them prepare for the day with their team. It emphasizes participation and teamwork. It provides examples of how to display good sportsmanship and school spirit.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Physical Education, Games, and Sports
    • Health and Wellness
    • Field Day
    • Play-based Learning
    • Cooperative Learning
    • Growth Mindset
    • Work Habits and Effort
    • Character Education and Virtues
    • Life Skills
    • Building Community
    • Classroom Management
    • Social Responsibility
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
  • This digital social story helps children know what to expect on Halloween. It reassures children that scary Halloween things are not real. It emphasizes safety while going trick-or-treating and having fun.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Halloween
    • Safety
    • Fall
    • Autumn
    • Feelings
    • Anxiety
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Preschool
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story helps children know what to expect when they’re invited to a birthday party. It outlines how to be a guest at the party. It provides examples of birthday party activities. It encourages participation and promotes fun.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Play-based Learning
    • Friendship
    • Feelings
    • Counselling
    • Life Skills
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Preschool
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Special Education
    • Autism
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story is a great resource for Mother’s Day. It gives examples of some of the things that moms might do for their child. It celebrates the contributions that moms make and the love between mother and child.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Family
    • Feelings
    • Mother's Day
    • Health and Wellness
    • Counselling
    • Life Skills
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
  • This digital social story is a great resource for Family Day. It gives examples of some of the things that families might do together. It celebrates the contributions that family members make and the love that families have for each other.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Family
    • Feelings
    • Family Day
    • Health and Wellness
    • Counselling
    • Life Skills
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
  • This digital social story is a great resource for Father’s Day. It gives examples of some of the things that dads might do for their child. It celebrates the contributions that dads make and the love between father and child.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Family
    • Feelings
    • Father's Day
    • Health and Wellness
    • Counselling
    • Life Skills
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story encourages children to have a sense of curiosity and wonder about their surroundings and about the world. It suggests using tools to assist in gathering information. It gives examples of ways to engage in learning and exploration. It recommends that children document their learning to help them work through their thinking. It suggests that when learning is displayed, we can learn from each other.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Inquiry-based Learning
    • Applied Design and Skills
    • Exploration
    • Documentation
    • Reggio Emilia
    • Montessori
    • Science 
    • Earth Day
    • Nature
    • Outdoor Education
    • Social Studies
    • Environmental Education
    • Critical Thinking
    • Research
    • Health and Wellness
    • Life Skills
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Cooperative Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story is helpful for children who have a tendency to hit, kick, or hurt others at school. It provides scripted language for children to use at school in various situations. It explains that words help us communicate with others and understand each other. It demonstrates how words help us solve problems. It explains that talking things through is preferable to getting physical and hurting others.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Communication Skills
    • Speech and Language
    • Health and Wellness
    • Counselling
    • Life Skills
    • Self-regulation
    • Classroom Management
    • Behavior Management
    • Problem Solving
    • Social Responsibility
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Cooperative Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Preschool
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • Autism
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story is for children who are learning to sleep by themselves in their own bed. It explains why sleep is important for the whole family. It describes the steps that children can take to prepare for bedtime. It covers what to do when children wake up in the night. It assures children that they will feel more comfortable sleeping in their own bed after some practice.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Growth Mindset
    • Physical Education
    • Science and the Body
    • Health and Wellness
    • Counselling
    • Feelings
    • Family
    • Life Skills
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Preschool
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story talks about the importance of being calm and in control at school in order to be able to make good choices, follow the rules, and be safe. It provides simple strategies to help children calm down if they find themselves too excited or out of control. The self-regulation strategies in this story help children to display positive behaviour at school.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Safety
    • Counselling
    • Life Skills
    • Self-regulation
    • Behavior Management
    • Classroom Management
    • Social Responsibility
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story guides children through the basic steps of practicing mindfulness. It explains the benefits of practicing mindfulness. It suggests mindfulness as a strategy for coping with stress, worry, and anxiety. It points out that mindfulness can be practiced anywhere.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Science and the Body
    • Physical Education
    • Health and Wellness
    • Counselling
    • Anxiety
    • Life Skills
    • Self-regulation
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story discusses the importance of focusing at school. It encourages children to follow the instructions and to avoid distractions. It emphasizes the need to stay on topic during lessons and conversations. It demonstrates how focusing during assignments leads to good work habits and enables children to complete their tasks within the allotted time.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Back To School
    • Organization and Planning
    • Work Habits and Effort
    • Self-reflection
    • Assessment
    • Life Skills
    • Career and Personal Planning
    • Self-regulation
    • Time Management
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story teaches children about positive and negative influences at school. It includes examples of children who are being a positive influence and children who are being a negative influence. It cautions children to think before following what someone else is doing or surrendering to peer pressure. It provides strategies for children to try when they’re around someone that’s doing something that they shouldn’t be doing. It empowers children to make safe and healthy choices.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Health and Wellness
    • Safety
    • Peer Pressure
    • Counselling
    • Life Skills
    • Character Education and Virtues
    • Career and Personal Planning
    • Self-regulation
    • Behavior Management
    • Classroom Management
    • Social Responsibility
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Social Studies
    • Critical Thinking
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story draws attention to the safety rules at school. It reminds children that rules are in place to keep everyone safe and comfortable. It gives many examples of how children can help to keep themselves safe at school. It explains that children need to be responsible for their words and actions at school. It emphasizes the need to get help from an adult when there is an emergency.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Back To School
    • Emergency Preparedness
    • Health and Wellness
    • Safety
    • Counselling
    • Life Skills
    • Self-regulation
    • Behavior Management
    • Classroom Management
    • Social Responsibility
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story demonstrates to children the importance of being flexible. It explains that when we approach change with willingness and an open mind, change is easier. This story illustrates that things are often harder than they need to be when we are stubborn and resistant to change. It reasons that learning opportunities are missed and growth is difficult when we resist change. It assures children that it’s good to try new things, and that these skills will get easier with practice.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Growth Mindset
    • Organization and Planning
    • Health and Wellness
    • Counselling
    • Life Skills
    • Career and Personal Planning
    • Self-regulation
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story defines what it means to be an ally at school. It provides many examples of diversity at school and suggests ways that children can learn about others. It demonstrates how children can be kind, caring, and inclusive. It empowers children to be active change makers. It assures them that they can make a positive difference for others who need their support at school.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Social Studies
    • Canadian History
    • Black History Month
    • Anti-racism
    • Black Shirt Day
    • Black Lives Matter
    • Indigenous Education
    • Orange Shirt Day
    • Every Child Matters
    • Equity and Social Justice
    • Diversity and Inclusion
    • Identity and Belonging
    • SOGI Education
    • Pink Shirt Day
    • Anti-bullying
    • Health and Wellness
    • Safety
    • Counselling
    • Life Skills
    • Building Community
    • Social Responsibility
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Critical Thinking
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story helps children understand the qualities of a good friend. It describes things that friends appreciate. It includes examples of behaviours friends don’t like. It encourages children to practice being friendly to maintain their positive relationships with others. It points out that friends make school a fun place to be.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Back to School
    • Character Education and Virtues
    • Identity and Belonging
    • Diversity and Inclusion
    • Anti-bullying
    • Counselling
    • Feelings
    • Friendship
    • Valentine's Day
    • Life Skills
    • Communication Skills
    • Social Responsibility
    • Building Community
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story invites children to feel confident in who they are and what makes them unique and special. It highlights the beauty of diversity and offers suggestions as to how we can all learn from and enjoy each other.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Identity and Belonging
    • Diversity and Inclusion
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Growth Mindset
    • Health and Wellness
    • Counselling
    • Life Skills
    • Building Community
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story helps children understand the difference between negative thinking and positive thinking. It explains what it means to be grateful. It provides examples of things to be grateful for. It suggests ways for children to daily document or express their gratitude.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Health and Wellness
    • Counselling
    • Feelings
    • Life Skills
    • Career and Personal Planning
    • Communication Skills
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story empowers children to feel confident. It explains that no one is perfect. It assures children that they are unique and special. It encourages children to think about their positive qualities. It suggests that positive affirmations are a great way to build one’s confidence. It provides examples of positive things for children to say to themselves about themselves to build a stronger self-confidence.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Growth Mindset
    • Health and Wellness
    • Counselling
    • Feelings
    • Life Skills
    • Communication Skills
    • Career and Personal Planning
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story teaches children how to successfully host a playdate. It demonstrates how to be welcoming and friendly during the playdate, so the guest feels comfortable. It emphasizes cooperative play skills such as sharing and taking turns to ensure that both children have fun on the playdate.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Play-based Learning
    • Communication Skills
    • Counselling
    • Friendship
    • Life Skills
    • Building Community
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story empowers children to take control of their thoughts. It demonstrates that positive thinking is productive and healthy, while negative thinking hinders success and leads to feelings of frustration and inadequacy. It suggests ways for children to practice using a Growth Mindset at school.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Growth Mindset
    • Counselling
    • Health and Wellness
    • Science and the Body
    • Physical Education 
    • Life Skills
    • Career and Personal Planning
    • Self-regulation
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story helps children understand the purpose of communication at school. It prepares children to participate in conversations with friends and teachers. It covers basic conversation skills including looking, listening, and responding. It provides examples with language prompts.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Language Arts
    • Communication Skills 
    • Speech and Language
    • Counselling
    • Life Skills
    • Building Community
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story helps children identify when they might be having a bad day. It provides strategies for coping. It encourages children to keep things in perspective. It helps children understand that their feelings are only temporary. It assures children that everyone has bad days sometimes. It offers hope for a better day tomorrow.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Counselling
    • Life Skills
    • Self-regulation
    • Feelings
    • Behavior Management
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story talks about expected and unexpected changes. It explains to children that it’s okay to feel uncomfortable during change. It assures children that they can adjust when changes occur, and that some changes can make things better.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Growth Mindset
    • Organization and Planning
    • Health and Wellness
    • Counselling
    • Life Skills
    • Career and Personal Planning
    • Self-regulation
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story helps children to know what to expect on a school field trip to the pumpkin patch. It covers bus safety, staying with your group, and following the instructions. It gives examples of the things children can see and learn about at the farm. It encourages children to participate in the activities and have fun. It invites children to share their experience with their family after their trip to the pumpkin patch is over.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Science
    • Fall / Autumn
    • Pumpkins
    • Farm Animals
    • Health and Wellness
    • Safety
    • Life Skills
    • Behavior Management
    • Classroom Management
    • Building Community
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story describes what children can expect when they visit the hair salon. It assures children that hairdressers are professionals. It aims to help reduce anxiety and fear that children often feel knowing that they’re going to get their hair cut. It helps children anticipate the tools that will be used and the noises that they may hear. It assures them that haircuts are safe and pain-free.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Science
    • Social Studies
    • Community Helpers
    • Physical Education
    • Health and Wellness
    • Safety
    • Life Skills
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story describes what children can expect when they visit the doctor. It assures children that doctors are professionals. It aims to help reduce anxiety and fear that children sometimes feel in unfamiliar places. It helps children anticipate the tools that may be used when they’re with the doctor. It helps them understand that doctors are helpers.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at Home
    • Science and the Body
    • Social Studies
    • Community Helpers
    • Physical Education
    • Health and Wellness
    • Safety
    • Life Skills
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Early Learning Support
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story helps children know what to expect on a skating field trip. It points out that learning to skate can be difficult. It suggests that practice will lead to an improvement in skills. It emphasizes safety, taking risks, trying new things, determination, and having fun!   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Winter
    • Physical Education
    • Sports and Recreation
    • Health and Wellness
    • Safety
    • Life Skills
    • Growth Mindset
    • Classroom Management
    • Building Community
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story teaches children how to participate appropriately while on a playdate at a friend’s home. It covers settling into a different environment, safe behaviour, social skills, and play skills.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at Home
    • Play-based Learning
    • Communication Skills
    • Cooperative Learning
    • Life Skills
    • Friendship
    • Social Responsibility
    • Character Education and Virtues
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Building Community
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story demonstrates safe and appropriate behaviour on a field trip. It aims to relieve some anxiety by helping children to know what to expect. It covers bus safety, staying with your group, and following the instructions. It encourages children to learn and have fun. It invites children to share their experience with their family after the field trip is over.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Safety
    • Health and Wellness
    • Life Skills
    • Back to School
    • Classroom Management
    • Building Community
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Self-regulation
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story helps children understand that rules at school exist to keep the school community safe. It outlines rules in multiple settings and in different situations. It explains that everyone needs to follow the rules at school.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Safety
    • Health and Wellness
    • Life Skills
    • Back to School
    • Behavior Management
    • Classroom Management
    • Building Community
    • Social Responsibility
    • Self-regulation
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story assures children that there are adults at school that will look after them and help to keep them safe. It outlines who will provide supervision and support at different times of the school day. It reminds children that if they need help, there are people at school to support them.  This is a useful resource for children experiencing separation anxiety.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Health and Wellness
    • Counselling 
    • Safety
    • Life Skills
    • Problem Solving
    • Back to School
    • Building Community
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story gives examples of different family compositions so that children learn that all families are different. The concepts covered in this story give educators and parents an opportunity to engage in deeper conversation with children about topics such as cultural diversity, adoption, same-sex relationships, and divorce.   Areas of Learning:
    • Social Studies
    • Family Studies
    • Diversity and Inclusion
    • SOGI Education
    • Life Skills
    • Family Day
    • Mother's Day
    • Father's Day
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Community Building
    • Elementary Education
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story describes how to work and play successfully with peers during Exploration Time at school (also known as Centre Time, Choice Time, or Free Time). It reminds children that the rules help to keep things fair and safe for everyone. It talks about taking turns, sharing, and working together. It emphasizes communication, planning, and compromise. It invites children to try out their ideas and to problem-solve when unanticipated issues arise. It reminds children to help clean up once playtime is over.   Areas of Learning:
    • Play
    • Applied Design and Skills
    • Communication Skills
    • Problem Solving
    • Critical Thinking
    • Life Skills
    • Social Responsibility
    • Learning at School
    • Back to School
    • Classroom Management
    • Community Building
    • Safety 
    • Self-regulation
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story teaches children about the seasons and how they impact the weather. It recommends different clothing items for each of the different seasons. It suggests that children investigate the current temperature and weather in order to help them determine what clothing and accessories to wear. This story is particularly helpful in preparing children for outside play at recess or after lunch. It supports parents at home during daily negotiations with their child about what to wear to school.   Areas of Learning:
    • Science 
    • Outdoor Education
    • Back to School
    • Classroom Management
    • Health and Wellness
    • Safety
    • Play
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Life Skills
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story encourages children to work hard and try their best at school, even when they don’t like the task or don't feel like working. It emphasizes following instructions, time management, focus, determination, and task completion. It explains to children that the reward for hard work is feeling pride in personal effort, learning, and accomplishments.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Work Habits and Effort
    • Organization and Planning
    • Life Skills
    • Career and Personal Planning
    • Self-reflection
    • Assessment
    • Character Education and Virtues
    • Back to School
    • Classroom Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story celebrates diversity at school. It explains that each child at school is special and unique. It lists ways children might be different from each other. It teaches children that in diverse communities, we can learn from each other. It encourages children to have a diverse group of friends. It highlights the need for all children to feel a sense of belonging and inclusion at school.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Social Studies
    • Equity and Social Justice
    • Anti-racism
    • Black History Month
    • Black Shirt Day
    • Diversity and Inclusion
    • Building Community
    • Identity and Belonging
    • Life Skills
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story is for children who have a tendency to cry at school, such as children who experience separation anxiety. When children cry at school, it makes their school experience even more challenging because they can’t participate or make friends. This story encourages children to be brave and to participate so that school becomes a more comfortable place for them to try new things, learn, and build positive relationships with their teachers and peers.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Health and Wellness
    • Life Skills
    • Counselling
    • Feelings
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Self-regulation
    • Cooperative Learning
    • Back to School
    • Building Community
    • Classroom Management
    • Elementary Education
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story helps children understand the difference between individual play and cooperative play. It teaches children the importance of participating, communicating, cooperating, and compromising with playmates. It encourages children to make positive contributions to the group.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Play-based Learning
    • Cooperative Learning
    • Communication Skills
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Feelings
    • Social Responsibility
    • Building Community
    • Classroom Management
    • Behavior Management
    • Problem Solving
    • Applied Design and Skills
    • Life Skills
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
  • This digital social story highlights the importance of keeping schools safe and clean for everyone. It teaches how their actions impact others. It encourages children to help maintain an optimal school environment for everyone to enjoy. This story covers responsible use of school property and materials, cleaning up, and helping out.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Health and Wellness
    • Social Responsibility
    • Character Education and Virtues
    • Back to School
    • Building Community
    • Classroom Management
    • Cooperative Learning
    • Behavior Management
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story teaches children the importance of being kind to others. It provides many examples of how to show kindness to others. It suggests that being kind is a good way to make new friends and to maintain existing friendships.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Life Skills
    • Counselling
    • Friendship
    • Feelings
    • Building Community
    • Cooperative Learning
    • Character Education and Virtues
    • Classroom Management
    • Social Responsibility
    • Kindness and Inclusion
    • Anti-bullying
    • Pink Shirt Day
    • Peace
    • Remembrance Day
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story teaches children the importance of being honest at school. It covers natural consequences that may occur after someone is dishonest. It provides examples of honest behaviour and dishonest behaviour. It explains that telling the truth is important in building and maintaining friendships.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Character Education and Virtues
    • Counselling
    • Feelings
    • Life Skills
    • Communication Skills
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Classroom Management
    • Cooperative Learning
    • Building Community
    • Behavior Management
    • Elementary Education
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story acknowledges that sometimes we feel down. It provides children with strategies to help them feel better. It suggests daily habits that can lead to positive emotions, health, and happiness.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning and Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Learning at School
    • Physical Education
    • Health and Wellness
    • Science and the Body
    • Counselling
    • Life Skills
    • Self-regulation 
    • Feelings
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Classroom Management
    • Behavior Management
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story helps children understand that they're part of a larger community at school. It explains the need to be patient. It emphasizes the importance of cooperation, sharing, and compromising with others. This story asks children to be responsible for their words and actions and to be considerate of the feelings of others. It explains that the teacher’s attention needs to be distributed fairly amongst the students in the class. It invites children to develop greater independence at school.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Health and Wellness
    • Cooperative Learning
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Character Education and Virtues
    • Life Skills
    • Counselling
    • Feelings
    • Empathy
    • Building Community
    • Classroom Management
    • Behavior Management
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story teaches children the importance of good sportsmanship during play with peers. It covers natural consequences that may occur after someone displays poor sportsmanship. It explains how to play games fairly and honestly to make the games fun for everyone. It emphasizes participation, cooperation, taking turns, following the rules, and friendly language.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Health and Wellness
    • Physical Education, Games, and Sports
    • Play-based Learning
    • Cooperative Learning
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Character Education and Virtues
    • Life Skills
    • Building Community
    • Classroom Management
    • Elementary Education
    • Core Competencies
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story teaches children the importance of arriving early or on time for school. It explains why arriving late to school is problematic. It provides strategies for developing night and morning routines at home. It assures children that everyone runs late sometimes. It invites children to take responsibility for the things they can control.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents
    • Learning at School
    • Personal and Career Planning
    • Core Competencies
    • Life Skills
    • Time Management
    • Organization and Planning
    • Classroom Management
    • Back to School
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story teaches children about appropriate and inappropriate touching at school. It highlights the need consent for before touching other people’s bodies or property. It advises children to seek adult help if they see or experience touching that concerns them. It emphasizes the importance of comfort and safety for everyone at school.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Health and Wellness
    • Physical Education
    • Science and the Body
    • Counselling 
    • Life Skills
    • Impulse Control
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Social Responsibility
    • Elementary Education
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Classroom Management
    • Behavior Management
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story celebrates diversity at school. It teaches children to look at themselves and their peers as capable and valuable members of the school community. It describes ways schools can foster an inclusive environment and make adaptations so all children can participate fully. It advocates for children having special needs and diverse abilities at school. It explains that all children need to feel a sense of belonging and acceptance at school. It encourages children to connect with different kinds of kids and to help and support others.   Areas of Learning:
    • Learning at School
    • Back to School
    • Equity and Social Justice
    • Diversity and Inclusion
    • Identity and Belonging
    • Building Community
    • Social Responsibility
    • Social Studies
    • Canadian History
    • Black History Month
    • Anti-racism
    • Black Shirt Day
    • Black Lives Matter
    • Indigenous Education
    • Orange Shirt Day
    • Every Child Matters
    • SOGI Education
    • Pink Shirt Day
    • Anti-bullying
    • Health and Wellness
    • Safety
    • Counselling
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Special Education
    • Autism
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
  • This digital social story was created to support children, caregivers, families, and educators during the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides examples of activities children can choose from while staying at home. It gives children options to choose from regarding how they spend their time at home.   Areas of Learning:
    • COVID-19
    • Health and Wellness
    • Learning at Home
    • Resources for Parents 
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Elementary Education
    • Primary Curriculum
    • Kindergarten Classroom
    • Teaching Resources
    • Early Learning Support
    • Visual Learners
    • Literacy Skill Development
    • Storytime
    • Special Education
    • English Language Learning
    • French Immersion
     
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