Bonfire Night Social Story

Description

This social story is a great read for students who may need some support and help to understand what may happen on and around Bonfire Night, as well as what they can do to help keep themselves calm and safe.

Many students with autism are visual learners and like to learn through seeing something in action. This book comes complete with matching, simple yet engaging graphics to help describe what is being said on the page.

Comes in col option only – no b/w availability, however you can print in grayscale.

Pages included are;
♦ Bonfire Night is on the 5th of November.
♦ People like to celebrate Bonfire Night by setting off fireworks.
♦ People also like to celebrate Bonfire Night by having bonfires.
♦ Adults may go to stores and buy fireworks.
♦ Adults may set off fireworks in their gardens.
♦ Fireworks go off when it is dark, in the night.
♦ We can make party food when we have fireworks at home.
♦ We can also go to a firework display.
♦ There may be lots of other people at the firework displays.
♦ There will be lots of different fireworks at the display.
♦ There will be different types of food for sale for me to eat.
♦ It can get cold in the nights, so I should wrap up warm.
♦ I can wear my coat, hat, scarf and gloves to keep me warm.
♦ Some fireworks are pretty and quiet.
♦ Some fireworks are big and very loud!
♦ I can hold a sparkler. I should hold the end with my gloves on.
♦ Sometimes, people set off fireworks before Bonfire Night.
♦ Sometimes, people set off fireworks after Bonfire Night.
♦ The loud bangs may hurt my ears.
♦ I may find the noise of fireworks scary.
♦ This may make me upset. This is ok.
♦ If the fireworks are too loud, I can ask to go inside.
♦ If the fireworks are too loud, I can wear ear defenders.
♦ If I get frightened, I can hold my family’s hand.
♦ If I get frightened, I may want to run away and hide.
♦ It’s okay to feel scared but I should ask an adult to go inside.
♦ An adult will take me to a safe place where I can feel safe.
♦ Fireworks are fun but they can be dangerous.
♦ Only adults should set off fireworks.
♦ Fireworks are very hot so we should stay far back.
♦ I will try to stay calm on Bonfire Night.
♦ I will try to enjoy watching the fireworks on Bonfire Night.
♦ I will do my best to stay safe on Bonfire Night.

You can find more social stories here and Bonfire Night resources here.