Growing My Team Social Story Growing My Team
A story about my new school plan
Name: _______________________
Date: ________________________
My Special Time
I spend time with my counselor at school. We talk, we play, and we work on big feelings together. This is a safe and special time just for me.
"I like coming to see my counselor!"
My counselor helps me grow, just like a gardener helps a flower grow. We have done a lot of great work together!
A New Way to Help
My school team has a special plan to help me learn and grow. This plan is called an IEP. To follow my plan, I will start seeing a new counselor for our special time.
Remember:
My first counselor is not leaving! They are still here at school. I will still see them around, and they are still my friend.
I might feel a little surprised or nervous about meeting someone new. That is okay! Change can feel big, but my team is here to help me.
A New Friend
Soon, I will meet my new counselor! Their name is:
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They are very kind and they are so excited to meet me. They know all about the great work I have been doing. We will find new things to talk about and fun games to play together.
Same safe help
New smiles
My Support Team
Having a new counselor means my "Support Team" is getting bigger! Now I have even more people at school who care about me.
ME
I am ready to grow and meet my new counselor!
Hello New Friend Worksheet Hello, New Friend!
A special note for my new counselor
Name:
Date:
This is Me!
[ Draw a picture of yourself here ]
3 Awesome Things About Me
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My Favorite Ways to Play & Relax
I love to...
My favorite game is...
A Question for You
Is there something you want to ask your new counselor? Write it below!
We are excited you're on our team!
Handover Hero Social Story The Handover Hero
Growing my support team at school
Student Name: _______________________
Date: ________________________
My Important Work
In 3rd grade, I am learning many new things. One of the most important things I do is spend time with my school counselor.
We have worked hard together on things like big feelings, solving problems, and being a great friend. This time is just for me, and it has helped me grow a lot this year.
My Growth Tracker
Smart Ideas
Kindness
Brave Steps
Changes in My Plan
My school team looks at my learning plan (my IEP) to make sure I have the best support possible. Sometimes, to follow my plan, I get to work with a different counselor.
Important to Know:
My first counselor is still here at school!
I might still see them in the halls or at lunch.
Working with a new counselor is part of my special 3rd grade plan.
Change can feel a bit like a surprise. I might feel nervous or curious about what working with someone else will be like. Those are perfectly normal 3rd grade feelings!
The Handover
My counselor has shared all the great work we've done with my new counselor. They've handed over my goals so I can keep making progress right where I left off.
My new counselor's name is:
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They are ready to join my team! We will still meet in a safe place, and we will still talk about the things that matter most to me.
They know about my strengths and my goals!
They are excited to hear my ideas!
More People on My Side
Transitions can be a challenge, but I am a transition hero! Now I have even more grown-ups at school who know me and are cheering for me.
Support Squad Status
"My first counselor is still my friend, and my new counselor is my new partner. My team is getting bigger and stronger!"
I'm ready for my first meeting with my new counselor!
Counselor Team Member Profile Team Member Profile
My support team is growing!
Name:
Grade:
3rd
My Support Squad
I have a big team of grown-ups at school. Here are the counselors on my team:
My First Counselor
My New Counselor
Getting to know me
One thing I'm really good at:
Something that makes me happy:
Draw a picture of yourself or a "Team Member" badge!
My 3rd Grade Goals
We are following my special plan (IEP) to help me grow. Here are two things I'm working on right now:
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Helpful Hints
When I'm working on big feelings, it helps if we...
Talk it out
Use quiet time
Draw / Doodle
Play a game
Team Player Award