Social Story for Returning to School Amidst New Norms
As we gear up to return to school, this social story helps prepare for the changes ahead - from seeing teachers in masks to handwashing protocols. It emphasizes kindness, new routines, and reuniting with friends safely.
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Going back to school A Social Story for (add your school)
We are going back to school! I am so excited to see my teachers, classroom, and friends. Add picture of your school
At school, somethings will be the same, but others things will be new and different. My parents and teachers will all be wearing masks. I remember grown-ups around me saying that wearing a mask is an act of kindness, to make sure everyone around us is safe. First, add a picture of the teachers and grownups without their masks and their hair as it was before, then pictures of teachers in their masks and their hair tied up-- i.e., first remind the children of what the teachers looked like when they last saw them. It s like kindness superpower!!
When we arrive at school we may have to wait a few minutes outside before we go inside. Insert picture of school entryway and/or teachers with mask When it s my turn my teacher will be there to say hello and take me inside.
My teacher will be wearing a mask, but I can still see their eyes and hear their gentle voice. I say goodbye to my family and hello to my friends and classroom! I haven t seen them in a long time and have missed them. Add first a picture of the teachers without their masks and their hair as it was before, then pictures of teachers in their masks and their hair tied up-- i.e., first remind the children of what the teachers looked like when they last saw them. Add picture of saying goodbye! I m going to miss my family, and I am also excited to see my friends.
When I enter the classroom, the first thing I do is wash my hands. Add picture of washing hands I know how to wash my hands really well to help everyone stay healthy.
I remember washing my hands at school and now I am learning we will wash our hands more times during the day (add your protocol) Add another picture of hand washing Yay! More soap bubbles!
Some of my friends are here with me in my classroom and some are not. We might not see our other classmates like before and just wave to them when they are outside or in their classroom. Add picture of kids waving at a distance. We are all doing our part in keeping ourselves healthy, safe and still feel connected.
* Feel free to use this page if children are using masks at your site My friends and I also try our best to wear our masks if we are playing close to each other. Add pictures of children in masks Sometimes it s hard to keep my mask on. I know I can ask my teacher for help.
Here is a little girl in her mask... and a cape! And look at her hand held so high. She is so proud to be using her superpowers to help keep everyone around her safe and healthy!! What kind of mask will you wear?? What color will it be?? It will be fun to use your super powers!
In my classroom I can still play and learn. My teachers have found fun and new ways for my friends and I to play. Somethings are new and somethings feel the same. Add picture of new activities (add new activities like, separate tray with activities, new outdoor play, etc.)
Being at school again makes me have a lot of feelings. Which faces remind you of how you feel? I know my teachers are always there to help me with all my feelings and find ways to make me feel better.
I have heard hugging and touching our friends and teachers, might spread germs. For now, we are learning other ways to show that we care. Add picture of new greetings. I can space high-5, elbow high-5, and learn new ways from our teachers.
* Feel free to add any new food protocols in this page based on your site Just like before, we will . Add pictures of lunch/snack new protocols. Now, we are also going to...
* Feel free to add any new nap protocols in this page based on your site Just like before, we will . Add pictures of nap area. Now, we are also going to...
When its time to go home I will get my things and my teacher will walk with me and sit outside to wait for my family. My day was different. Somethings were the same and others were new. Add picture of goodbye to teacher I can t wait to tell my family all about my day at school and see my friends and teachers again!
We hope that you find this template helpful as you support children back to school.
