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Sometimes I Feel Happy Social Story

Social story about feeling happy, told in short first-person sentences that describe what happiness looks like, such as smiling and laughing, and what can cause it, like play, family, friends and stories.
Grades
Not Grade Specific
File type
PDF
Preparation
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Updated Oct 26, 2026

Subject
Special Resources, Social Skills
Topic
social story, emotions
Preparation
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What's inside this resource

Sometimes I Feel Happy Social Story The Sometimes I Feel Happy social story resource explains the emotion of happiness to children. Written in a reassuring tone, it covers what happiness is, what it looks like, and things that may cause one to feel happy. The story can be used repeatedly with students, especially those on the autism spectrum, to reinforce understanding of this abstract concept. It teaches perspectives related to happiness and appropriate emotional responses. This social narrative is designed for a grade 7-8 reading level. It can be implemented in small groups, whole classes, or as a take-home assignment. The PDF document contains durable printable pages that could be bound or laminated for reuse.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Recognize signs of happiness such as smiling and laughing
  • Name everyday things that can make a person feel happy

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Concepts & topics

Core concepts

  • Happiness
  • Emotions
  • Social stories

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