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Social Story Example and SEL Activities for Kids

Social Story Example and SEL Activities for Kids
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Social Emotional Learning Activities

Social Emotional Learning Activities for Elementary and Middle School

By Lauren Ayube

Social and Emotional Learning is the teaching and development of the skills needed to manage big feelings, form relationships, gain self awareness, solve problems, make responsible choices, and set goals. SEL also focuses on open communication and empathy. Learn more at Storyboard That!


Social Stories in the Classroom

Social Stories for Special Education

Short, picture-based stories that show students what to expect in a situation and what to do.




Social Emotional Learning

Storyboard Description

Students can illustrate an example of a social story as part of their Social Emotional Learning. Explore more SEL activities for elementary with Storyboard That!

Storyboard Text

  • Slide: 1
  • ME
  • 
  • I love to run when I play outside. It makes me feel good.
  • Slide: 2
  • Sometimes I want to run inside the school, but it is dangerous.
  • Slide: 3
  • Please Walk!Keep everyone safe!
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  • Be Kind
  • I want to keep myself and others safe, so I walk when I am inside.
  • Slide: 4
  • Geometry
  • My teacher is happy that I am walking inside of the building, and that makes me happy too.