Starting a New School Year Social Story Kit

Help children feel more prepared and confident for the start of a new school year with this engaging Starting a New School Year Social Story Kit. This resource helps children understand what to expect when returning to school, while providing visual supports and positive reinforcement to make the transition easier.

Starting a new school year can bring excitement, uncertainty, and anxiety—especially for children with autism, developmental delays, anxiety, or other special needs. This kit uses simple language, visuals, and positive reinforcement to help children understand the new routine and prepare for a successful school year.

Your Purchase Includes:

• Starting a New School Year Social Story – Explains what children can expect when starting a new school year, including changes in routines, meeting teachers, seeing classmates, following classroom expectations, and getting used to a new schedule.
• I Went Back To School Celebratory Story – A positive story to read after the child successfully starts the new school year and reinforce their accomplishment.
• Visuals – Visual supports to help children understand and prepare for important parts of the school day.
• First/Then Board & Incentive Pictures – Helps children understand what needs to happen first and what they can look forward to next.
• Sticker Chart & Stickers – Provides positive reinforcement and encouragement as children practice new school routines.
• Implementation Guide – Includes directions and suggestions for using the social stories, visuals, first/then board, and reinforcement tools.
• Tips & Strategies – Practical ideas to help make the transition to a new school year easier and reduce anxiety.

Great For:

✔️ Children with autism

✔️ Children with developmental delays

✔️ Children with anxiety

✔️ Children who have difficulty with transitions or changes in routine

✔️ Preschool and elementary students

✔️ Parents and caregivers

✔️ Teachers and special education professionals

Use this kit before school starts to introduce the new routine and continue using the visuals and reinforcement tools during the first days and weeks of school.

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.