Free visual supports and social stories for every child

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    A colorful illustration of children watching fireworks and a clock striking midnight for New Year's Eve.
    My New Year's Evening!
    A social story that helps children understand what New Year’s Eve is and what to expect during the celebration. The story walks through common sights, sounds, and routines in a clear and supportive way, helping children feel prepared and comfortable.
    Social Story
    Thumbnail showing a colorful visual schedule for New Year's Eve, with celebration icons.
    Preparing for New Year's Eve!
    A visual schedule designed to help children prepare for New Year’s Eve by clearly showing what to expect, step by step. Using simple visuals and predictable sequencing, this schedule supports understanding, reduces uncertainty, and helps children feel comfortable during the celebration.
    Visual Schedule
    Cartoon illustration of a cozy child looking out a window at a snowy, sparkly New Year's Eve scene.
    New Year's Eve
    A cozy, rhyming New Year’s Eve story that helps children say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one with hope, joy, and gentle reflection. Through playful verses, little moments turn into big feelings about fresh starts and new adventures.
    Creative Story
    Cartoon child happily following a visual morning routine with sun in background.
    Morning Routine
    Help children follow a morning routine, build independence, and start the day with confidence at home or school.
    Social Story
    A friendly illustration of a diverse group of children expressing different emotions: happy, sad, and thoughtful.
    Identifying My Emotions
    Support children in identifying emotions and understanding their feelings.
    Social Story
    Cartoon children happily playing together, illustrating the concept of taking turns.
    Taking Turns
    Help children practice waiting, sharing, and taking turns during play and daily activities.
    Social Story
    Cartoon children demonstrating appropriate and inappropriate personal space boundaries.
    Personal Space
    Teach kids how to notice and respect personal space in everyday situations.
    Social Story
    A friendly illustration of a child looking happy.
    Social Gatherings
    Help your learners feel safe, seen, and supported in loud, busy, and unfamiliar places.
    Social Story
    A gentle illustration of Lydia, a young girl, feeling safe and secure while talking to a trusted adult.
    Body Safety
    A gentle story about body safety, following Lydia as she learns to trust her feelings, set boundaries, and speak to everyone she loves.
    Creative Story
    Cartoon illustration of the sun settling behind hills as stars twinkle in a darkening blue sky.
    When the Sun Goes to Sleep
    A soothing children’s story that helps kids understand nighttime and feel calm and safe when the sun goes to sleep.
    Creative Story
    Illustration of a young boy, Kaushal, in bed with a tissue, looking a little under the weather.
    Feeling Sick
    A gentle story about a young boy dealing with a cold, helping kids understand sickness, rest, and self-care in a reassuring way.
    Creative Story
    Cartoon image of a young boy, Matt, looking thoughtful next to a simple visual routine board.
    My Routine
    A relatable story about Matt learning to navigate his routine, helping kids understand structure, patience, and everyday transitions.
    Creative Story
    Illustration of a child gently touching a pregnant parent's belly, with happy and curious expressions.
    Welcoming a New Sibling
    A heartwarming children’s story that helps kids navigate emotions and changes while welcoming a new sibling into the family.
    Creative Story
    Illustration of a smiling young girl looking in a mirror, radiating confidence.
    Feeling Confident
    Help children build confidence and positive self-image with this gentle social story about accepting how they look.
    Creative Story
    Cartoon thumbnail showing a smiling child in a dental chair with a friendly dentist and assistant.
    Going to the Dentist
    Prepare children for going to the dentist by explaining what to expect in a calm and reassuring way.
    Social Story
    Cartoon child pausing and thinking, surrounded by thought bubbles, representing self-control.
    Self Control
    Teach children self-control skills, and help them pause, think, and make positive choices at school and home.
    Social Story
    Cartoon illustration of a child surrounded by various colorful emotion bubbles like happy, sad, angry, and calm.
    Managing Big Feelings
    Support children with navigating big emotions, coping skills, and self-expression.
    Social Story
    Cartoon illustration of a child confidently asking an adult for help with a puzzle.
    Asking for Help
    Help children learn how and when to ask for help.
    Social Story
    Cartoon illustration of a child in pajamas, brushing teeth, reading a book, and sleeping in bed.
    Bedtime Routine
    Walk through the steps of bedtime and wind down for a calm night’s sleep.
    Social Story
    Cartoon child brushing teeth, getting dressed, and eating breakfast for school.
    Getting Ready for School
    Go through the steps of getting ready for school and starting the day with confidence.
    Social Story
    Cartoon children packing backpacks and getting ready to leave school calmly and independently.
    Packing Up
    Teach how to pack up belongings and get ready to leave school in an organized way.
    Social Story
    Cartoon children smiling and cooperating on a puzzle, showing teamwork and sharing.
    Working in a Group
    Discuss how to work with others by sharing ideas, listening, and taking part together.
    Social Story
    Cartoon children following various classroom rules like raising hands, sharing, and listening.
    Following Classroom Rules
    Understand why classroom rules exist and how they help everyone learn together.
    Social Story
    Cartoon child happily washing hands at a sink after using the toilet, representing a successful bathroom routine.
    Going to the Bathroom
    Understand when and how to go to the bathroom as part of the school or daily routine.
    Social Story
    Cartoon illustration of diverse children sitting attentively in a classroom facing a teacher.
    Listening to the Teacher
    Learn what listening looks like in the classroom and how it helps learning feel easier.
    Social Story
    A child happily sitting at a desk with an open book and colorful visual aids on how to do homework.
    Doing Homework
    Teach how to start, focus, and finish homework tasks.
    Social Story
    Cartoon drawing of a friendly substitute teacher smiling at a diverse group of happy children in a classroom.
    Substitute Teacher Days
    Understand what happens when a substitute teacher is in the classroom and how the day will still feel familiar and safe.
    Social Story
    Cartoon child with furrowed brow and red cheeks, learning to manage anger in a colorful story.
    When I Feel Angry
    Explore what anger feels like and learn safe ways to respond when it shows up.
    Social Story
    Cartoon child looking a bit worried but finding comfort with a friend or adult.
    When I Feel Nervous
    Discover what nervous feelings are like and how to move through them with confidence.
    Social Story
    Cartoon child gently resting in a cozy calm corner with soft pillows and a fidget toy.
    Taking a Break in the Calm Corner
    Help children understand when and how to take a calm break to reset and feel ready to learn again.
    Social Story
    Cartoon illustration of diverse students practicing a safety drill, looking calm and attentive as a teacher guides them.
    Safety Drills at School
    Help children understand school safety drills and feel calm, prepared, and safe during them.
    Social Story
    A child looking frustrated, with thought bubbles showing calming techniques like deep breaths.
    Coping with Frustration
     Support children in recognizing frustration and finding calm, helpful ways to respond.
    Social Story
    Cartoon child looking disappointed, with a thought bubble showing the word 'no' and a strategy to stay calm.
    Accepting No
    Teach children how to handle hearing “no” and respond in calm, respectful ways.
    Social Story
    Cartoon children, diverse and smiling, playing together happily, depicting friendship.
    Making Friends
    Help kids understand how to start and grow friendships.
    Social Story
    Cartoon illustration of two children playing nicely, with a thought bubble showing happy faces and hands.
    No Hitting
    Help children learn to keep their hands safe and manage big feelings without hitting.
    Social Story
    Cartoon child happily brushing teeth, with a toothbrush and toothpaste, in a bathroom setting.
    Brushing Teeth
    Guide children through brushing their teeth step by step.
    Social Story
    Cartoon child smiling at a friendly doctor holding a stethoscope, inside an examination room.
    Going to the Doctor
    Help kids feel safe and confident during doctor appointments.
    Social Story
    Cartoon child happily washing hands at a sink, with soap bubbles and water.
    Washing Hands
    Help children learn when, why, and how to wash their hands to stay clean and healthy.
    Social Story
    A colorful illustration of a child smoothly moving from one activity to another, with visual cues.
    Transitioning Between Activities
    Support smoother transitions between activities throughout the day with this story.
    Social Story
    A cartoon happy goose.
    Alphabet Sounds Cues
    Support early learners in mastering letter-sound correspondence with this fun and engaging Sound Cues Deck!
    Speech Deck
    A young boy looking sick.
    Color Zones Emotions
    16 emotions, each paired with 3 clear, actionable coping strategies to help with self-regulation, emotional literacy, and positive behavior.
    Emotions Deck
    A young cartoon boy in a classroom.
    Tim & the Pencil Case
    Help children understand why taking something without asking isn’t okay and how to fix it when they make a mistake.
    Social Story
    A young boy holding a box of tissues.
    SH Articulation Practice
    Support children struggling to produce the /sh/ sound by using facilitative contexts and blending strategies.
    Speech Deck
    A young cartoon girl meditating.
    Noticing My Feelings
    Help young children begin to understand their emotions, body cues, and inner thoughts.
    Social Story
    A young cartoon girl smiling.
    Relationship-building Skills
    Develop strong, respectful relationships with this deck focused on essential relationship-building skills!
    Emotions Deck
    A young cartoon boy sitting down in his therapy session.
    Speech Therapy Schedule
    5 clear, illustrated steps to reduce anxiety around transitions and build independence during therapy.
    Visual Schedule
    A young cartoon boy holding a pizza.
    Homophones
    Support auditory discrimination, vocabulary development, and phonological awareness in both speech therapy and literacy instruction.
    Speech Deck
    A young cartoon girl looking scared.
    Big Feelings
    Help young children identify and manage a wide range of big feelings.
    Emotions Deck
    A young cartoon girl in a classroom.
    School Day Routine
    5 step-by-step routine chart to reduce anxiety, promote independence, and support smooth classroom transitions.
    Visual Schedule
    A cartoon image of a kitten.
    CVC Words
    12 CVC words for targeted sound practice, decoding, and word blending.
    Speech Deck
    A young boy holding an AAC device and his mother.
    Shopping with an AAC Device
    Whether you're introducing AAC to a child or reinforcing vocabulary in a natural context, this story helps kids feel confident and understood.
    Social Story
    A young boy smiling.
    Responsible Decision-Making
    Support children in learning how to pause, reflect, and respond to real-life social situations with care, honesty, and confidence.
    Emotions Deck
    A young cartoon girl holding crayons.
    School Supplies
    20 colorful images and clear labels that supports vocabulary development, object recognition, and classroom routines.
    Pictures Deck
    An image of a cat and ice.
    Minimal Pairs
    Build phonological awareness and improve articulation with this Minimal Pairs Speech Therapy Cards.
    Speech Deck
    A cartoon young girl wearing a doctor's coat.
    Community Helpers
    Building vocabulary, sparking career conversations, and supporting language development.
    Pictures Deck
    A young boy and his mom.
    Big Dreams for Little Ones
    Learn about different jobs and career paths for little ones.
    Social Story
    A young girl smiling and sitting on a couch.
    Calm Down Steps
    Calming strategies like deep breathing, finding a cozy space, and asking for help.
    Visual Schedule
    A young boy holding a cartoon piglet.
    Animals & Pets
    Build early vocabulary, improve animal recognition, and engage in interactive learning.
    Pictures Deck
    A young boy looking sad.
    Rainy Day Emotions
    Identify, name, and talk about difficult emotions like sadness, guilt, fear, and frustration.
    Emotions Deck
    A girl pointing.
    My Body, My Choice
    A rhyming story to understand body autonomy, boundaries, and consent
    Social Story
    A cartoon fairy holding a wand.
    W and WH Word List
    Practice articulation and sound discrimination with W and WH words.
    Speech Deck
    A cartoon girl pushing another and looking angry.
    Hands to Self
    Setting personal boundaries and respecting personal space.
    Social Story
    A young boy getting dressed.
    Getting Dressed
    Getting dressed in a simple 5-step visual routine.
    Visual Schedule
    A young boy looking slightly upset.
    Big Feelings, Little Breaths
    A visual schedule about calming big feelings.
    Visual Schedule