Brief Summary
This video introduces social story coloring books designed to help children develop social and emotional skills. Created by Susie from "Counseling Fanny Pack of Fun," these printable resources address various topics such as kindness, managing emotions, sharing, and personal space. The video highlights the importance of consistent reinforcement by reading the stories regularly with children to reinforce the lessons.
- Social story coloring books for developing social and emotional skills.
- Printable and customisable for individual children.
- Regular reinforcement through repeated reading is key.
Introduction to Social Story Coloring Books
Susie, the owner of "Counseling Fanny Pack of Fun," introduces social story coloring books available on her Teacher Pay Teacher store. These downloadable and printable resources are designed to help students working on social skills and emotional regulation. The social stories are presented as coloring books, allowing students to personalise them while learning important social skills through an engaging counseling activity.
Purpose and Personalisation of Social Stories
The purpose of using social stories is to provide targeted support for children struggling with specific skills, such as coping, emotional regulation, sharing, and taking turns. These stories explain the importance of these skills and how to implement them. The coloring books can be personalised with the student's and teacher's names, enhancing their connection to the material. To maximise the effectiveness of social stories, it's crucial to read them with the child regularly, ideally daily, to reinforce the lessons.
Examples of Social Story Topics
Susie details the variety of social story coloring books available, including titles focused on kindness, managing separation anxiety ("Going to School" and "Separation Anxiety"), listening to the teacher, and understanding expected versus unexpected behaviours. Additional topics include sharing and taking turns, sportsmanship, calming the body and playing safely at school, and completing schoolwork. These stories aim to address specific social skills and promote positive behaviours in various settings.
Addressing Personal Space and Emotional Regulation
Two specific social stories are highlighted: one on learning to give others personal space, particularly useful for students with ADHD, and another on controlling big emotions. The personal space story uses hand-drawn illustrations to demonstrate appropriate boundaries, while the emotions story teaches students to identify different emotions and provides strategies for managing them effectively. Both resources offer practical guidance for developing crucial self-regulation skills.
Availability and Additional Support
The social story coloring books are available for purchase on Teacher Pay Teacher under the store name "Counseling Fanny Pack of Fun." Susie also mentions that she is a licensed educational psychologist in the Fountain Valley area, offering consultation and private assessments for children with autism spectrum disorder or ADHD. She encourages those in the Orange County area to reach out for additional support.
