Making New Friends Social Narrative Story
Are your students struggling with how to make new friends? Do you have learners who find it challenging to approach new people or understand the steps involved in building friendships? If so, this “Making New Friends” Social Story is the perfect visual resource to help guide your autistic and special education students through the process in a simple, clear, and supportive way.
This social narrative is designed specifically for neurodivergent learners and other special education needs. It breaks down the complex skill of making friends into manageable, easy-to-understand steps. Whether you’re supporting a student who feels anxious about meeting new people or one who needs visual cues to understand social interactions, this resource can help with confidence, social skills, and emotional growth.
What’s Included:
- A visual social story focusing on the key steps to making new friends
- Simple, clear language to support comprehension
- Engaging, kid-friendly graphics to visually reinforce each concept
- Step-by-step guidance on social skills such as:
– Saying hello
– Asking questions
– Taking turns and sharing
– Handling rejection in a positive way
– Being a good listener
How This Social Story Helps:
- Ideal for autistic students, special education classrooms, and social skills groups
- Supports visual learners with clear, consistent imagery
- Encourages positive social interactions and helps reduce anxiety around new situations
- Perfect for individual instruction, small group work, or whole-class lessons on social skills
How to Use
- Print out all of the pages.
- Cut out each of the individual mini pages.
- Laminate and bind together into a book.
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