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After COVID – a ‘back to school’ social story…

May 12, 2020 by greengrubs

I got a request from a lovely junior school teacher who was on the hunt for a simple ‘back to school’ social story to use to help prepare her class for the return to school. After an unprecedented 6-7 weeks of home learning, level 2 is finally approaching! *Scroll down for Māori only version, Samoan only version plus booklets worded ‘daycare’ & kindy!’.

As lovely as it is to see some ‘light at the end of the lock-down tunnel,’ this change in routine will be really unsettling for some of our little learners, and this will understandably bring many new emotions for both children and teachers (and parents!)

A simple social story is an easy way address the emotional needs of your class by getting them prepared for the changes ahead. It also helps you to better gauge in advance what they’re expecting or have concerns about.

You can either print the resource & assemble as a booklet by cut the pages in half & ordering before securing with staples, OR Share the PDF as a simple ‘scroll-through’ resource for digital use.


*This resource is available in a Māori only version, Samoan only version plus ‘School’, ‘Kindy’ & ‘Daycare’ worded versions – scroll down to find those links!


Click here to download your FREE ‘back to SCHOOL’ social story.


Click here to download a Māori only version.


Click here to download a Samoan only version.


Click here for a ‘KINDY’ worded version.


Click here for a ‘DAYCARE’ worded version.

Have an amazing first week back!

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    Comments

    1. Karen says

      May 12, 2020 at 7:25 am

      Thank you so much! This is truly awesome
      🙂
      Karen

      • greengrubs says

        May 12, 2020 at 10:24 am

        Delighted you like it – thanks for making the suggestion!

    2. Jen says

      May 12, 2020 at 11:07 am

      Super pics…. do you have an uncoloured Verison so kids can colour themselves?

      • greengrubs says

        May 12, 2020 at 9:40 pm

        Thanks so much! I’m sorry, but I don’t currently have a black and white version available.

    3. Belinda says

      May 12, 2020 at 12:16 pm

      Thank you so much, I’ll be using this on Monday with my year ones! 🙂

      • greengrubs says

        May 12, 2020 at 9:39 pm

        Yay – enjoy, hope your Monday goes smoothly 🙂

    4. Katie says

      May 12, 2020 at 9:43 pm

      Truly appreciate your generosity.
      A wonderful, timely resource.
      Thank you

      • greengrubs says

        May 12, 2020 at 9:46 pm

        You’re most welcome, so pleased it will be helpful to you 🙂

    5. Julia Hinde says

      May 12, 2020 at 10:01 pm

      Thank you so much, these are really great. Very much appreciated.

      • greengrubs says

        May 12, 2020 at 10:59 pm

        Happy ‘first week back!’

    6. Lucretia says

      May 12, 2020 at 10:17 pm

      Absolutely fabulous! Thanks.

      • greengrubs says

        May 12, 2020 at 10:59 pm

        You’re most welcome!

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