Social stories help children understand social situations, learn appropriate behaviors, and develop emotional regulation skills. Our free printable social stories are designed to support children in navigating everyday challenges.
Download and print these social stories to use at home, in the classroom, or during therapy sessions.
Help children understand what's really behind their anger. Free anger iceberg printable PDF — perfect for parents, teachers and therapists. Download instantly.
Free no hitting social story PDF for young children. A simple visual story that helps kids keep hands to themselves and handle big feelings safely.
Get the complete calm down corner printable bundle - 6 posters, 4 resources, free. Everything you need to set up a calming space for kids at home, school, or therapy.
Free calm down corner printables for kids. Create a visual self regulation space with simple printable tools for home, classroom, therapy and counseling settings.
A short illustrated parenting story that helps parents stop yelling, understand disrespectful behavior, and rebuild trust without fear. Printable PDF.
Free printable emotion faces PDF for kids. Cut out the Bear's eyes, mouths and expressions, then mix and match to build and play with feelings. Simple, intuitive, free.
Free personal space social story PDF for kids with autism. Printable visual support that teaches children to recognize body language signs for when to be close and when to give space.
Free feelings chart for kids PDF. A visual keyboard that helps children name emotions, show how big the feeling is, and practice the Pause to Relax skill.
Free printable feelings wheel PDF for kids, parents, and therapists. Help children identify and express emotions with our emotion wheel — perfect for home, classroom, and therapy. Download instantly.
Download our free printable visual schedule for autism. This 5-step 'Good & Fun' routine planner helps children with ASD and ADHD manage transitions, reduce meltdowns, and build daily independence.
Free printable safe hands visual for kids - hang it on the wall, point to it when it matters. Designed for parents, teachers and therapists. Download instantly.
Free social story about anger and disappointment for kids. Shows what happens when a child doesn't get what they want, and how friends help. Teaches emotional regulation, calming down, and coping with big feelings.
Our free printable social stories for kids are built on a unique approach that sets them apart from traditional social stories.
Our illustrations are professionally drawn with expressive animal characters that children fall in love with at first sight. Unlike many social stories with impersonal, diagram-like illustrations, our artwork focuses on emotions and expressions through Cat and Bear, characters kids genuinely care about. This connection matters: when children love the characters, they engage, listen, and learn.
At the end of each social story, we include a letter for grownups explaining how to use the story. These guides bring scientific and educational insights, coping strategies for adults, and practical tips on how to help your children learn and grow from challenging situations.
Our personal space social story and other stories acknowledge that learning social skills is practice, not perfection. We create space for imperfection and trust that children want to do well, helping them work through conflicts naturally.
Each social story PDF connects small moments to bigger growth. We don't just describe situations—we help children understand why practicing these skills matters, building emotional regulation and social understanding that lasts.
Social stories are short narratives that describe social situations, skills, or concepts in a clear and structured way. They help children understand what to expect in different situations and how to respond appropriately.
Created by Carol Gray, social stories have become a valuable tool for parents, educators, and therapists working with children who need support with social understanding and emotional regulation.
Our social stories are designed with the Catbears characters—Cat and Bear—who model positive social interactions and problem-solving. Each story addresses common social situations that children encounter, providing clear guidance and examples.
All our social stories are free to download and use. They can be printed, shared digitally, or used as part of a larger social-emotional learning program.
Each story uses simple language and visual elements to make social concepts easy to understand.
Stories include real-world scenarios that children can relate to and apply in their daily lives.
Cat and Bear demonstrate appropriate social behaviors and problem-solving strategies.
Content and play worlds that offer, in an original and captivating way, solutions to conflicts and an inclusive, unifying dialogue.
Our social stories are designed for children ages 3-8, though they can be adapted for older children as needed. The language and concepts are kept simple and clear to support understanding.
Read the story with your child before they encounter the situation it describes. You can read it multiple times, discuss the concepts, and refer back to it when the situation arises. Some families find it helpful to read the story regularly as part of a routine.
Yes! Feel free to adapt our social stories to better fit your child's specific needs, interests, or situation. You can add photos, change names, or modify details to make them more relevant.
Yes, social stories were originally developed for children with autism and are widely used in autism support. However, they are beneficial for all children who need support with social understanding and emotional regulation.
No special training is required. Simply read the story with your child and discuss it together. The stories are designed to be straightforward and easy to use.