Going on a Field Trip Social Story Kit

HELP CHILDREN FEEL PREPARED, CONFIDENT, AND READY FOR A SUCCESSFUL FIELD TRIP!

Going on a field trip can be exciting, but changes in routine, unfamiliar places, new activities, and large groups can also be challenging for children with autism and other special needs. This Going on a Field Trip Social Story Kit helps children understand what to expect, practice appropriate behaviors, and feel more comfortable participating in school field trips. Designed for teachers, special education professionals, and therapists, this printable kit uses simple language, supportive visuals, and positive reinforcement to help children prepare for a field trip. Use the story before the trip to introduce expectations, reduce anxiety, and encourage safe, cooperative behavior.

YOUR PURCHASE INCLUDES:

• Going on a Field Trip Social Story: Helps children understand what a field trip is and what to expect during the field trip.
• Celebratory Reinforcement Story – I Did A Good Job on My Field Trip: Encourages children to feel proud of their efforts and celebrates positive field trip behaviors.
• Visual Supports: Reinforces important expectations and helps children understand what to do during the trip.
• Sticker Chart: Provides a visual way to track progress and encourage positive participation.
• Printable Sticker Labels: Offers a fun, motivating way to recognize effort and celebrate success.
• First/Then Board: Helps children understand expectations and transitions throughout the field trip experience.
• Printable Incentive Pictures: Provides visual reinforcement to encourage cooperation and participation.
• Teacher Tips: Offers suggestions to make field trips easier for students with special needs.
• Implementation Guide: Includes ideas for using the story and visual supports before the trip and reinforcing expectations along the way.
• Assembly and Storage Directions: Helps you organize and store the materials for convenient use.

Customizable Male and Female Teacher Versions: The social stories, visual supports, stickers, and sticker charts are included in both male teacher and female teacher versions, allowing you to customize the kit to best match the child’s school experience.

GREAT FOR:

✓ Children with autism and other special needs

✓ Preparing for school field trips and community outings

✓ Reducing anxiety about unfamiliar places and activities

✓ Teaching expectations for safe and appropriate behavior

✓ Supporting transitions and changes in routine

✓ Encouraging listening, cooperation, and participation

✓ Special education classrooms and inclusive school settings

HOW TO USE THIS KIT:

Read the social story with the child before the field trip. Review the visual supports and discuss what the child might see, do, and experience. Use the first/then board and reinforcement materials to support understanding, encourage positive choices, and celebrate progress. Preparing children ahead of time can help make field trips more predictable, comfortable, and successful.

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.