Social Stories Pack 1 - Emotional Regulation & Wellbeing

Big feelings, broken down into small, calm steps. 💛

Social stories help children understand what’s happening, what they might feel, and what they can do next. This pack of 7 colourful comic-strip posters walks children through everyday moments that can feel big: asking for help, plans changing, making mistakes, and feeling worried, overwhelmed or angry.

Each poster follows the same simple, predictable six-step pattern, so children quickly learn the routine: notice what’s happening, spot the body clues, stop and breathe, choose a helpful strategy, ask a trusted adult, and feel calmer. Every story ends with a positive “I can” statement to remember and repeat.

WHAT’S INSIDE (7 social story posters):
🙋 Recognising When I Need Help – noticing body and mind clues, and different ways to ask
🔄 Coping When Plans Change – breathing, finding out what’s next, and making a new plan
🌱 Understanding That Mistakes Help Me Learn – being kind to myself and trying a different way
🧭 What to Do When Things Don’t Go My Way – naming feelings, choosing a helpful next step and being flexible
🛋️ Asking for a Break When I Feel Overwhelmed – break cards, agreed signals and a calm space
💭 It’s OK to Feel Worried – body clues and calming strategies like music, movement and a quiet space
🌈 What I Can Do When I Feel Angry – stop, breathe, count to 10, squeeze something safe and use my words

HOW IT HELPS:
✔ A clear, predictable six-step structure in every story
✔ Teaches children to notice body clues before feelings get big
✔ Shows real words children can use with a trusted adult
✔ Introduces help cards, break cards and agreed signals
✔ Positive, reassuring “I can” endings
✔ Bright, friendly comic style that children love to look at

PERFECT FOR:

• Autistic children and children with ADHD, anxiety or SEND

• Calm corners, classroom walls, nurture rooms and sensory spaces

• SENCos, teachers, teaching assistants and ELSAs

• Parents and carers looking for visual support at home

• Speech and language therapists, OTs and play therapists

IDEAS FOR USING THEM:

• Read one story together before a tricky situation, like a change to the day

• Display them in a calm corner as a visual reminder

• Laminate and add to a social story folder or now/next board

• Use them as conversation starters in small-group or 1:1 sessions

WHAT YOU GET:

• 7 digital PNG posters, portrait format

• Print at home or at a local print shop

• Instant digital download, so no physical item will be posted

PLEASE NOTE
These social stories are for information and support and work alongside advice from your school, SENCo or a qualified professional.
© 2026 The SEN Advocate. For personal and educational use only. Not for resale or redistribution.