What should we expect in a new school year social story?

You can expect to meet new friends. It's exciting to interact with different people and learn about their interests.

On school picture day, you can expect to get dressed up a bit. Usually, you'll go to a specific area in the school like the gym or a special photo room. There will be a photographer with a camera and some lights. You might have to wait in line for your turn. They'll probably ask you to smile and look at the camera. It's a chance to show your best self and have a nice photo for the school yearbook or for your family to keep.

In a 'time for school social story', there could be a focus on the emotions associated with going to school. For some kids, it might be excitement about learning new things, seeing friends again. For others, it could be about nervousness, like being in a new class or having a new teacher. It may also give tips on how to deal with these emotions, such as taking deep breaths or talking to a friend.

A new classroom social story can bring new ways of understanding social interactions in the classroom. It might introduce new characters, scenarios, and lessons on how to behave and interact with classmates and teachers.

It should include information about the school building, like where the classrooms, restrooms, and offices are.

Definitely include your initial impressions. For example, 'The new school smelled like fresh paint and new books.' Also, your emotions are important. 'I was really scared at first, but then I saw a cute little garden and it made me feel better.'

It might tell about the excitement of going back to school, like meeting friends again and starting new lessons.

Well, we can expect it to be about the joys of returning to school. It might talk about seeing friends again, new teachers, and exciting classes.

Perhaps it'll focus on the changes in relationships. In middle school, relationships with teachers are different from elementary school. Also, the friendships start to change. Some friends from before might grow apart while new ones are made. The social story could guide students on how to handle these relationship shifts gracefully, like being understanding when an old friend starts hanging out with other people more.

We can expect new opportunities. Each new day brings a chance to start fresh, the new year is a time for new goals and resolutions, and new stories mean new experiences and adventures.