Social Stories Pack 2 - Frienships & Social Interaction

Kind words, happy friendships. 💛

Friendships can be one of the most exciting parts of growing up, and some of the skills involved take a little extra practice. This pack of 9 colourful comic-strip social stories breaks everyday social moments into small, clear steps, from saying hello and joining a game to taking turns, respecting personal space and disagreeing kindly.

Each poster follows the same simple, predictable six-step layout, so children quickly learn what to expect. Real example phrases show children exactly what they can say, and every story ends with a positive “I can” statement to remember and repeat.

WHAT’S INSIDE (9 social story posters):
👋 How to Make a Friend – saying hello, finding shared interests and asking simple questions
💛 Being a Good Friend – kindness, listening, supporting, including others and saying sorry
🧩 Joining In With a Group – looking, listening, asking politely and being OK with the answer
🎮 Taking Turns When Playing Games – being patient, supportive and playing fairly
🫧 Understanding Personal Space – the personal space bubble, noticing and respecting space
🙋 What to Do When Someone Says No – staying calm, understanding reasons and choosing another option
💬 Understanding That People Have Different Opinions – listening, accepting and sharing views kindly
🤝 What to Do When I Disagree with Someone – staying calm, respectful and still friendly
✅ Knowing the Difference Between Friendly and Unkind Behaviour – spotting kind behaviour and asking a trusted adult for help

HOW IT HELPS:
✔ A clear, predictable six-step structure in every story
✔ Real phrases children can use straight away, like “Can I join in too?”
✔ Builds confidence with friendships, turn-taking and group play
✔ Teaches flexible thinking when the answer is no or opinions differ
✔ Helps children recognise kind behaviour and know when to ask for help
✔ Positive, reassuring “I can” endings

PERFECT FOR:

• Autistic children and children with ADHD, social communication needs or SEND

• Social skills groups, nurture groups and friendship interventions

• SENCos, teachers, teaching assistants and ELSAs

• Speech and language therapists and play therapists

• Parents and carers supporting friendships at home

IDEAS FOR USING THEM:

• Read one story together before playtime, a club or a playdate

• Use them as a weekly social skills group topic

• Role-play the speech bubbles together

• Display them in a classroom, nurture room or calm corner

WHAT YOU GET:

• 9 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.
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