Friend Moves Storybook
An Illustrated Social Storybook
When My Friend
Moves Away
A story about big feelings, good memories, and making room in our hearts
Our School
Heart Pocket Connection
New Home
Friendship
Kindness
Memories
Special Education & Classroom Reader Read together with a teacher, parent, or independently
This Book Belongs To:
When My Friend Moves Away Page 1
Room 4
"Welcome Friends!"
ABC • 123 • ★
My Desk
Art Project
Friend's Desk
Building Blocks
"Our classroom is full of learning, giggles, and fun games with friends."
Chapter 1: A Special Place to Learn
Every morning, our classroom is filled with friendly smiles and busy sounds. We sit beside each other at lunch, build towers with colorful blocks, and share laughs on the playground. Having good classmates makes school an exciting place to be.
When My Friend Moves Away Page 2
A New Morning
Moving to a New House
My Friend's Desk Today Tidied and quiet
My friend is safe in their new neighborhood
"Families move for grown-up reasons like new jobs. It is nobody's fault."
Chapter 2: The Empty Desk
Today, my classmate's desk was clean and empty. My teacher gently told us that their family moved to a new home far away. Moving is a family decision that grown-ups make. It did not happen because of anything I said or did. My friend is safe in their new school.
When My Friend Moves Away Page 3
Heart Weather
All feelings are welcome
Sad or Quiet
My chest feels a little heavy
Wondering
Thinking about their new playground
Caring
Proof our friendship mattered
"Missing someone simply means that you are a kind and caring friend."
Chapter 3: Big Feelings in My Heart
When we lined up for lunch, I paused and missed seeing my friend in line. My stomach felt a little fluttery, and my heart felt heavy. My teacher smiled gently and said: "It is okay to feel sad or quiet today. Missing someone proves that your friendship was special."
When My Friend Moves Away Page 4
My Calming Secret
Three Star Breaths
The Heart Pocket Tap chest gently
Memories never move away
1 Breathe in like smelling flowers
2 Hold gently for 3 seconds
3 Blow out slow like cooling soup
"I can talk to my teacher whenever I need a listening ear."
Chapter 4: The Heart Pocket Tool
My teacher taught me a special trick: the Heart Pocket! I gently rested my hand on my chest and remembered our favorite game of tag. The happy times we shared still belong to me. Whenever I miss them, I take three deep star breaths and remember that good memories never move away.
When My Friend Moves Away Page 5
Sunny Recess Time
Hearts Have Room to Grow
Recess Games "Want to play?"
A New Hello
New Friend Smiling back
"Making a new friend does not mean forgetting my moved friend."
Chapter 5: Making Room for New Friends
At recess the next day, I looked around the blacktop. I saw a classmate sitting near the swings. I took a deep breath, walked over with a smile, and asked: "Would you like to swing together?" They smiled and said yes! My heart was big enough to hold onto my moved friend and welcome a new friend too.
My Storybook Certificate & Activity
My Heart Pocket Reflection
Draw a Happy Memory or a New Playground Friend
Use crayons or colored pencils
Four Big Truths I Learned:
Moving happens for family reasons.
Missing my friend is normal and okay.
Memories stay safe in my Heart Pocket.
My heart has room for new friends too.
I completed this social storybook!
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