Play Pause Go Story My Safe Steps Story
Play, Pause, Go!
A story about walking safely to my next fun spot.
This book belongs to:
Part 1: Playing and Pausing
Fun Times!
I like to play!
First: Pause the play.
I do many fun things at school. I build with blocks, paint pictures, and play with toys. Playing is awesome!
When it is time to transition, my teacher will say: "First, pause your play. Then, let's go."
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Part 2: My Safe Walking Steps
Safe Body
1. Look at Teacher
2. Stay Close
3. Walking Feet
I keep my body safe by staying in the room. Walking feet keep me safe in the hallways.
I walk close to my teacher. Running away is not safe. My teacher is happy when my feet stay walking!
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Part 3: Ready for Fun!
Superstar!
We arrive safely!
Time to play again!
When we walk together to our next spot, we get there safely. It is a new place to learn and grow!
Then, we can do more fun things. I am proud when I pause, walk, and stay safe with my team!
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Power Pocket Cards Wearable Visual Support Cards
Directions: Cut along the dotted lines, laminate, punch a hole in the circle, and put on a metal key ring. Keep on a lanyard for quick, silent visual prompts.
First: Play
Then: Walk
Pause Play
Safe Feet
Stay Close
Need Break
Safe Steps Intervention Visuals
Use during transitions • Laminate for durability
Safe Steps Tracker Safe Steps Tracker
Transition & Elopement Monitoring Log
Target Routine
Leaving Preferred Play
Student Name:
Week of:
Primary Observer:
Prompt Level Guide
I: Independent
V: Verbal cue
VS: Visual Card
G: Gesture/Point
H: Hand-over-hand
P: Physical Guide
Steps to Implement
Show "First Play, Then Walk" visual.
Give 2-minute warning using timer.
Prompt student to hold "Pause" card.
Direct to target location. Support safe walking.
Date/Time Transition (From → To) Prompt Level Outcome Antecedent / Context Notes / : Play → I VS V P Safe Walk Eloped / : Play → I VS V P Safe Walk Eloped / : Play → I VS V P Safe Walk Eloped / : Play → I VS V P Safe Walk Eloped / : Play → I VS V P Safe Walk Eloped / : Play → I VS V P Safe Walk Eloped / : Play → I VS V P Safe Walk Eloped
Weekly Notes & Behavior Patterns
(Record any notable triggers, sensory reactions, or positive reinforcement strategies that worked well...)
Hallway Walkers Story My Safe Steps Unit
Hallway Walkers
How to stay safe, calm, and close in the school hallways.
This book belongs to:
Part 1: The Busy Hallway
Loud Sounds
Hallways can be busy!
Use my headphones.
Sometimes, the hallway is very loud and crowded. There are many friends walking and talking.
I can help my ears stay calm. I can wear my noise headphones or hold a teacher's hand to feel safe.
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Part 2: Safe Body, Safe Feet
Safe Body
1. Hold hand / Stay close
2. Walking feet
3. Quiet voice
Running in the hallway is not safe. It can scare other people and my teachers.
I walk safely with quiet walking feet. I stay close to my teacher. My hands are calm and by my side!
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Part 3: Hallway Superstars
Superstar!
I reach my class!
High-five time!
When I walk nicely, the hallway is easy and quick. I arrive at my next spot safely.
My teacher is proud. I am happy. I did a great job navigating the hallway safely!
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Hallway Support Cards Hallway Sensory & Safety Visuals
Directions: Cut along the dotted lines, laminate, punch a hole in the circle, and add to your transition ring. Use these visual reminders to support sensory coping and safe walking in hallways.
Hallway Walk
Headphones On
Stay Close
Safe Body
Take a Breath
Walking Buddy
Hallway Walkers Transition Visuals
Use during hallway runs • Keep on keyring lanyard
Hallway Walkers Tracker Hallway Walkers Tracker
Sensory & Hallway Safety Log
Target Routine
Hallway Navigation
Student Name:
Week of:
Primary Observer:
Sensory Trigger Checklist
Before transitioning, evaluate current hallway conditions:
Bell Ringing
Crowded Hall
Loud Echoes
High Light
Coping Actions Offered
HP: Headphones
VC: Visual Card
HB: Hand Hold
BR: Deep Breath
WB: Walk Buddy
S: Sensory break
Date/Time Route (From → To) Hallway Noise Coping Tool Outcome Observed Behaviors / Notes / : Room → Loud Quiet HP VC HB Safe Walk Eloped / : Room → Loud Quiet HP VC HB Safe Walk Eloped / : Room → Loud Quiet HP VC HB Safe Walk Eloped / : Room → Loud Quiet HP VC HB Safe Walk Eloped / : Room → Loud Quiet HP VC HB Safe Walk Eloped / : Room → Loud Quiet HP VC HB Safe Walk Eloped / : Room → Loud Quiet HP VC HB Safe Walk Eloped
Environmental observations & notes
(Note sensory reactions, triggers such as sudden bells, or behavior during crowd peaks...)