Washing My Hands Social Story Kit

Help children learn the importance of washing their hands with this Washing Hands Social Story Kit. This resource uses simple language, visuals, positive reinforcement, and step-by-step supports to help children with autism and other special needs understand when and how to wash their hands.

This social story kit can help children who need additional support learning the handwashing routine, following hygiene expectations, or understanding why washing hands is important. The visual supports and reinforcement tools make it easier to teach, practice, and encourage successful handwashing at home, school, or in the community.

This Washing Hands Social Story Kit Includes:

• Washing My Hands Social Story – A simple, child-friendly story explaining why and when I wash my hands and the steps involved
• I Washed My Hands Celebratory Social Story to reinforce positive behavior.
• Handwashing Visuals – Visual supports to help children remember the handwashing routine
• First/Then Board – Helps children understand what happens first and what happens next
• Incentive Pictures – Visual choices for rewards and motivation
• Sticker Chart – Encourages children to practice and successfully complete the handwashing routine
• Stickers – Printable stickers to use with the reward chart
• Implementation Guide – Directions for introducing and using the social story, visuals, and reinforcement tools
• Parent/Teacher Tips – Practical suggestions for helping children become more successful with handwashing

Great for:

✔️ Children with autism

✔️ Special education classrooms

✔️ Preschool and elementary students

✔️ Parents and caregivers

✔️ Teachers and paraprofessionals

✔️ Teaching personal hygiene skills

✔️ Handwashing routines

✔️ Bathroom and hygiene routines

✔️ Children who need visual supports and reinforcement

This handwashing social story kit is designed to make learning a new hygiene routine more predictable and understandable. Use the story to introduce the skill, the visuals to support the routine, and the sticker chart and incentives to encourage practice and success.

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.