Going Swimming Social Story Kit

Make trips to the pool and beach easier and more enjoyable with this Going Swimming Social Story Kit!

Help your child learn about the expectation when going swimming at the pool, lake, or beach, including wearing a swimsuit, wearing sunscreen, wearing floaties, and staying near an adult. The engaging social stories and printable visuals help prepare children for swimming activities, build confidence, reduce anxiety, and encourage positive experiences in and around the water

Your purchase includes the following:

• Going Swimming Social Story that explains why we go swimming, where we go swimming, and how to be safe in the water.
• Celebratory Social Story – I Went Swimming a positive reinforcement story that celebrates a child’s successful swimming experience and encourages confidence and participation in future swimming activities.
• Visuals – picture cards to cue the child before and during the activity (wear swimsuit, wear sunscreen, wear floaties, stay near an adult).
• Visuals – picture cards of specific places to go swimming (pool, beach, water park, in the yard) to show the child before going.
• Stickers to reinforce postive behavior.
• Stick Chart A motivational chart to encourage children to practice swimming expectations and celebrate their progress.
• First/Then Board: A visual support to help children understand swimming routines, transitions, and what happens next.
• Incentive Pictures: Motivating picture choices to encourage participation and reinforce positive behavior.
• Parent Tips: Practical suggestions for preparing children for swimming outings and helping make the experience more successful.
• Implementation Guide: Step-by-step guidance for introducing and using the social stories, visuals, and reinforcement activities.
• Assembly and Storage Directions: Easy-to-follow instructions for preparing, organizing, and storing your printable materials for repeated use.

Great For:

• ✓ Children with autism and other special needs
• ✓ Preparing for trips to the pool, beach, or water park
• ✓ Reducing anxiety about new or unfamiliar swimming experiences
• ✓ Teaching appropriate behavior and safety around water
• ✓ Encouraging positive participation in swimming activities
• ✓ Supporting successful family outings and activities

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.