Ready Launch Social Story
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Grade 1 • Social Story
Ready, Set, Work! Starting Right Away
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1. When Teacher Finishes Talking
Every day at school, my teacher shares directions. When my teacher says, "You may begin!" or turns on our work timer, that means directions are all done. It is time for my learning to start!
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2. Sometimes I Want to Wait or Look Around
Sometimes my eyes want to look around the room. Sometimes my hands want to play with my eraser. But if I wait too long, I might run out of time! Starting right away keeps my body calm and makes my teacher smile.
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My 1-2-3 Fast Start Steps!
Count: 3, 2, 1... GO!
"When directions are done, my work has begun!"
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LOOK
Eyes right on my own paper.
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GRAB
Pencil ready in my fingers!
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START
Write my name and do #1!
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3. I Am Proud When I Start Fast!
When I start right away, my brain gets into the learning zone. I do not feel rushed. When I finish, I feel super proud of my hard work, and my teacher gives me a big high-five!
💡 Remember: "Start with step 1, and the job gets done!"
Turn page for your Desk Card ➔
My Action Page
My Fast-Start Desk Card & Star Chart
⭐ 1st Grade Starter Club
🔍 Which One Shows Starting Promptly?
👎 Waiting & Wiggling
- • Dropping pencil on purpose
- • Talking to my neighbor
- • Staring at the ceiling
👍 Fast Starter (My Goal!)
- • Eyes on my paper fast
- • Pencil held in my hand
- • Writing my name right away!
❓ What If I Feel Stuck on Step 1?
🐢 1. Slow Breath Take one deep, quiet breath.
📝 2. Name First Write your name to get moving.
🙋 3. Quiet Hand Raise your hand for help.
Tape to Desk: My 1-2-3 Launch Strip
🚀 Ready-Launch Desk Cue
Fast Start = Smile!
👀 1. LOOK Eyes on paper
✏️ 2. GRAB Pencil in fingers
✍️ 3. START Write name & #1
🎨 Today's Fast-Start Star Tracker
Color the star when you start fast!
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Mission 1: Morning Work / Math I picked up my pencil right when teacher said go!
Color Me!
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Mission 2: Reading / Phonics Center I looked at my page and wrote my name right away!
Color Me!
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Mission 3: Writing / Table Work I stayed in my seat and worked on problem #1!
Color Me!
✋ My High-Five Promise: "I am ready! I can start right away!"
My Sign: