Staying in My Yard Social Story Kit

Help children understand the importance of staying safely in the yard with this engaging Staying in My Yard Social Story Kit. This resource teaches children what it means to stay in the designated yard area, why they need to stay there, and what they can do in the yard. The simple, child-friendly social story helps prepare children for outdoor play while visuals and positive reinforcement encourage safe choices and independence. This kit is especially helpful for children with autism, developmental delays, anxiety, or other special needs who may have difficulty understanding safety rules or remembering boundaries.

Your Purchase Includes:

• Staying in the Yard Social Story – Explains why it is important to stay in the yard and what they can do in the yard to be safe.
• Celebratory Story – A positive story to read after the child successfully practices staying safely in the yard.
• Visuals – That can be posted in the yard to cue the child to stay in the yard.
• First/Then Board & Incentive Pictures – Helps motivate the child and reinforce successful behavior.
• Sticker Chart & Stickers – Provides positive reinforcement for staying safely in the yard.
• Parent Tips & Strategies – Practical ideas for teaching and reinforcing this important safety skill.
• Implementation Guide – Step-by-step directions for using the social story, visuals, and reinforcement tools effectively.

Great For:

✔ Children with autism

✔ Children with developmental delays

✔ Children who wander or have difficulty understanding safety boundaries

✔ Children who need visual support to follow safety rules

✔ Home and outdoor settings

✔ Parents and caregivers

All Positively Prepared stories are written using positive language and simple illustrations/words to reduce visual clutter and increase understanding.

Social Story™ and Social Stories™ are trademarks of Carol Gray. This product is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or created by Carol Gray.