Going to Movies (Cinema) Social Story

Description

This social story is a great read for students who may need some support with going to the cinema / movies. A lot of children struggle with understanding the process of what is involved going to the cinema / movies, it may cause them anxiety and they may not even understand why they need to do the things asked of them. Hopefully, this social story will help encourage your child(ren)/students to go to the cinema / movies, and also help promote independence.

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 in ‘Going to Movies’ social story are;
♦ Today I am going to the movies.
♦ The movies is where you can watch all the new movies.
♦ First, we have to buy our tickets for the movie we want to watch.
♦ We can buy some snacks and drinks to watch the movie.
♦ We have to take our seat ready for the movie to start.
♦ When the movie starts, the lights will go dark.
♦ During the movie we have to be quiet so others can watch too.
♦ At the end of the movie, the lights will come back on.
♦ We should put all our trash into the trash can.

Pages included in ‘Going to Cinema’ social story are;
♦ Today I am going to the cinema.
♦ The cinema is where you can watch all the new movies.
♦ First, we have to buy our tickets for the movie we want to watch.
♦ We can buy some snacks and drinks to watch the movie.
♦ We have to take our seat ready for the movie to start.
♦ When the movie starts, the lights will go dark.
♦ During the movie we have to be quiet so others can watch too.
♦ At the end of the movie, the lights will come back on.
♦ We should put all our rubbish into the bin.

I recommend printing out each of the individual pages, laminating them and then binding them into a book so it will be easier for students to read – or be read to, as well as being stronger and longer lasting. You can use only the pages that you feel most relevant.

You can find more social stories here.