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A First Day of School Printable Interactive Book

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Look Inside · 10 pages

First Days of School social story overview: how to use the book, ages 7-12, and a list of printables, slides and guide
Teacher overview to read before planning the SEL lesson
Ways to use social stories: whole class lesson, after-lesson reteaching, small group and individual behavior intervention
Planning ideas for counselors and behavior support
Front page of the student social story, titled First Days of School, with school-supply art and a By line for a name
Students write their name before stapling the booklet
Social story page 1: students write their name in a sentence about feeling excited and draw themselves on the first day
Opening self-portrait to start the personal story
Getting to know people: students write their new teacher's name and list some classmates they have met so far
Name recall after first-week introductions
Learning the new classroom: students draw a map of their classroom showing where to find things, beside a folded map icon
Pair with a room tour so students can map key areas
Classroom rules: students list three important rules that help their room run smoothly on a scroll labeled Rule 1 to 3
Review of expectations taught in the first week
Naming feelings: students add their name to sentences saying new things at school can make them a little nervous
Discussion prompt about first-week worries
Calming strategy: a worried brain character learns it is okay to feel nervous and to take deep breaths to calm down
Model deep breathing together as a class
Adjusting to change: students add their name to a story about a new teacher doing things differently than last year
Opener for sharing how this class works
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Grades

Grade 3, 4, 5, 6

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Activities

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About This Product

The First Day of School Interactive Book/Printable - Beginning of the Year

An exciting resource for educators, on the first week back to school. This social story interactive book focuses on students between ages 7-12 and is available for use both in public schools or home-education settings.

Social Story Approach

Using the social story approach, this interactive book includes activities that encourage students to reflect on their new surroundings like classrooms and teachers and transforms them into active participants. Students get to share their experiences through answering questions, coloring, or drawing pictures.

Comprehensive Package

  • Full book print-outs along with half-page versions
  • Explanation about Social Stories
  • A conversation guide
  • Google Slides and an Easel Activity

This set of materials can be used as part of whole-group activities under teacher instruction or for small group sessions led by teachers or school counselors addressing specific behavior needs.

Possible Applications:

  • You can add it in class as a remedial tool; placing it in a calming corner for reading during disruptions—forming part of your progressive discipline method ladder's first rung.
  • The resources are also applicable at an individual level working perfectly as behavior intervention tool! A practice scenario could have you assisting a student complete the book with the option for them to revisit at will from their desk compartments.
  • Besides its primary use during back-to-school weeks, this product is equally effective throughout academic periods—making it relevant beyond just beginning-of-the-year activities.

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