"I Need a Break": A Social Story for Requesting a Break

by Motivational Speechie

Price: 200 points or $2 USD

Subjects: socialAspectsOfCommunication,pragmatics,sel,selfManagement,expressiveLanguage,specialed

Grades: 0

Description: This social story models and teaches the use of the functional language phrase, "I need a break," to target requesting breaks functionally. Each card includes a read aloud button for independent reading and to increase student engagement. The story begins by explaining that when we don't like what we're doing, we can ask for a break by saying "I need a break." The story gives examples of times when you may need to do this, like when you're feeling frustrated, shy, scared, or don't like the way something feels, looks, tastes, etc. Examples of things you can do when you take a break are given, such as using calming strategies, getting water, etc. Finally, the story reinforces that yelling or getting mad makes it hard for people to know how to help you, Asking for a break lets people know what you need.