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.
Social Story Worksheets for Kids
Social Story Worksheets for Kids: a print-ready social story for ages 7–12 with clear prompts for guided practice.
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Help children build practical skills around feeling left out and friendship with this printable social story resource for ages 7–12. Children explore social cues, communication choices and practical steps for resolving or repairing peer difficulties. Use it with a parent, school counselor, therapist or special educator before or after the situation it addresses.
This resource follows a relatable school situation where a student feels left out after classmates form a group without him. Through a gentle social story and guided reflection pages, children explore hurt feelings, worried thoughts, assumptions, belonging, kind communication, and healthy next steps.
This printable resource is designed for kids ages 7–12 and supports emotional awareness, friendship skills, social problem solving, self-regulation, and flexible thinking.
What’s included: 1 social story about feeling left out of a group story continuation with a clear SEL “Big Idea” feelings and thoughts reflection worksheet friendship problem-solving activity “What would you do?” reflection page helpful thoughts worksheet for feeling left out printable PDF format no prep — just print and use Skills supported: understanding feeling left out friendship problem solving belonging and inclusion checking assumptions identifying big feelings sharing feelings calmly using “I feel” statements flexible thinking healthy communication social skills practice school counseling reflection Great for: school counselors teachers social workers homeschool SEL classroom calm corners friendship groups social skills groups small groups individual student support kids who feel left out, lonely, rejected, embarrassed, hurt, or unsure in group situations
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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.
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No. It can support teaching, discussion and practice, but it does not replace assessment, safeguarding, crisis support or individualized professional care.