Specials Success Social Story
My Specials Story
Making Great Choices in 3rd Grade
Social Story
Name:
3rd Grade
Every week, I go to 5 specials:
Art
PE
STEAM
Library
Music
Rule 1: I Sit in My Assigned Spot
My teachers pick a safe spot just for me.
1
I walk into class quietly.
2
I go right to my assigned chair, spot, or squad line.
3
I sit down and stay in my spot until it is time to move.
Sitting in my correct spot keeps me safe and ready to learn.
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Listening & Staying Safe
Rule 2: I Follow Directions the First Time
When my specials teacher talks, I listen.
1. STOP Stop touching things. Hands rest.
2. LOOK Eyes on my teacher.
3. DO Follow the direction right away.
Rule 3: I Stay in My Room (No Running Away)
Leaving the room is unsafe.
DO NOT:
- • Do not run out the door.
- • Do not walk into the hallway.
- • Do not hide from the teacher.
DO THIS:
- • Stay inside the room.
- • Keep feet on the floor.
- • Stay with my class.
If I feel upset, I can raise my hand and say: "I need a break, please."
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Helpful Words & Safe Body
Rule 4: I Say "Okay" Instead of "NO!"
I do not do the opposite on purpose.
Sometimes I do not want to clean up or switch activities. That is okay to feel. But it is not okay to yell "NO" or do the opposite.
Not Helpful
Yelling "No!" or doing the opposite.
Champion Choice
Say "Okay" or "Help me, please."
Rule 5: Hands and Body to Myself
Everyone needs their personal space.
I give classmates an arm's length of personal space.
I do not poke, push, grab, or lean on other students.
My hands stay on my own work, my own body, or in my lap.
Safe hands make my friends feel happy and comfortable!
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My Specials Visual Reminders
My 4 Power Rules to Remember:
Sit in My Correct Spot
Follow Teacher Directions
Stay in the Room
Hands to Myself
My Specials Star Tracker
Color a star when you make great choices!
Art
Sit in spot
Listen
Safe body
PE
Sit in spot
Listen
Safe body
STEAM
Sit in spot
Listen
Safe body
Library
Sit in spot
Listen
Safe body
Music
Sit in spot
Listen
Safe body
I can be a Specials Star!
My Signature:
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