First Day of School Social Story — Free Template
The first day of school combines many sources of uncertainty at once: a new building, new adults, new routines, and new peers. This template gives children the information they need to enter that experience with confidence rather than fear.
How to Use This Template
Start reading this template two weeks before the first day, not the night before.
Visit the school in advance and take photos of the actual classroom, hallways, and playground.
Meet with the teacher before the school year and get a photo to add to the story.
Share the story with the teacher so they know the child has been preparing.
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Add your child's name, photos from the real environment, and audio recording. Share it with your SLP or family in one tap. Works on any device — iPad, Android, Chromebook, or browser.
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