Saying Good-bye to My Mom at School Social Story Kit

Does your child have a difficult time saying goodbye to Mom at school? This Saying Goodbye to My Mom at School Social Story Kit helps children with autism, anxiety, and separation difficulties understand what happens when Mom drops them off at school and learn a positive routine for saying goodbye. This printable social story kit uses simple, child-friendly language and visual supports to help children prepare for school drop-off, manage big feelings, and feel more comfortable separating from Mom. It encourages children to understand that Mom will leave, they will spend time at school, and Mom will come back to pick them up.

With a social story, visuals, and positive reinforcement activities, this kit helps parents and educators build a predictable goodbye routine and support a more successful school transition.

Your Purchase Includes:

• Saying Good-bye to My Mom at School Social Story: Saying Goodbye to My Mom at School
• I Said Good-bye to My Mom Celebratory Story: Reinforces success with saying goodbye and going into school
• Visual Supports: Help children understand and follow their school goodbye routine
• First/Then Visual: Supports transitions and helps children know what happens next
• Sticker Chart: Encourages progress toward saying goodbye successfully
• Printable Stickers: Celebrate positive steps and successful school drop-offs
• Parent Tips: Practical strategies to help make goodbyes easier
• Implementation Guide: Suggestions for introducing and using the kit
• Assembly and Storage Directions: Help you assemble and organize the materials

Great For:

✓ Children with autism and other developmental differences

✓ Children experiencing separation anxiety or difficulty separating from Mom

✓ Children who cry, cling, or become upset during school drop-off

✓ Preschool and kindergarten transitions

✓ Parents, caregivers, teachers, special education professionals, SLPs, and OTs

✓ Building predictable routines and encouraging independence

This printable social story kit gives families and educators practical tools to make saying goodbye to Mom a little easier and help children begin their school day with greater confidence.

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.