It is designed for guided use with Ages 7–12 by parents, teachers, counselors and therapists. Check the preview and adapt reading, writing and discussion demands when needed.
20 Social Stories for Kids
This collection includes 20 printable social stories about everyday school, friendship, coping and problem-solving situations for children ages 7–12.
Ages 7–12Instant downloadPDF & image files
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This collection includes 20 printable social stories about everyday school, friendship, coping and problem-solving situations for children ages 7–12.
20 Social Stories + Worksheets for School Problems | SEL Printable Resource Ages 7–12
Help children understand common school problems, reflect on their feelings, and practice better choices with this printable Social Stories + Worksheets Bundle.
This resource includes 20 social stories focused on real school situations children often experience, such as friendship problems, feeling left out, interrupting, nervousness, rumors, misunderstandings, frustration, following directions, and working with others.
Each story is written in a calm, supportive SEL style and is paired with reflection pages to help students think about:
what happened how the character felt what thoughts showed up what choices were made what could be done next time which coping or communication strategy could help
This is a great resource for school counselors, teachers, therapists, social workers, special education staff, and parents who want simple, no-prep materials for emotional learning and problem solving.
What’s Included 20 social-story PDFs (120 story pages) 30 bonus worksheets supplied as JPG files 2 card PDFs with 120 scenario cards (60 friendship repair + 60 conflict resolution) One ZIP download containing 52 organized files No prep — print and use Topics Covered
This bundle includes stories about common school situations such as:
feeling ignored by a friend not being invited rumors at school interrupting others following directions feeling nervous about a presentation thinking others are laughing saying something mean working with classmates handling frustration making better choices repairing social mistakes Perfect For school counseling sessions SEL lessons classroom guidance small groups individual student support social skills work behavior reflection calm corner activities special education support homeschool SEL activities Age Range
Designed for children ages 7–12.
Why You’ll Love It
This resource is simple, structured, and easy to use. The stories help students see school problems in a safe and relatable way, while the worksheets guide them toward reflection, empathy, self-awareness, and better problem solving.
The clean layout makes it easy to print, copy, and use in classrooms, counseling offices, therapy sessions, or at home.
The ZIP contains PDF social stories and card sets plus JPG worksheets. You can print them for your own classroom, counseling practice, or personal use.
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
You will receive one ZIP containing 52 organized files. No physical product will be shipped.
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For use by one purchaser in their own home, classroom, counseling office or therapy practice. Files may not be shared, redistributed, resold or uploaded to shared drives or public websites.
How to use it
Start small, then adapt from the response.
- Preview the pages and choose one manageable activity for the current need.
- Print or use the resource alongside calm, supportive adult guidance.
- Notice what helped and repeat or adapt the activity without forcing disclosure.
Before you use this resource.
Yes. The files and formats included in this product are listed above. Access is digital after confirmed payment.
No. It can support teaching, discussion and practice, but it does not replace assessment, safeguarding, crisis support or individualized professional care.