Social Narrative: Daylight Saving Time
by The Ticket to Teaching for SPEDucators © 2026
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Price: $2.5 USD
Subjects: informationalText,lifeSkills,specialed,holiday,ela
Grades: 0
Description
Help your students enhance their daily living skills by learning about Daylight Saving Time. Students will gain exposure to "spring" forward, "fall" back, checking clocks, adjusting schedules, and preparing for changes in their daily routines. This social narrative is designed for secondary special education, life skills, and transition learners. This activity supports functional reading, time awareness, independent learning, and workplace readiness. SEL Standards Alignment: CASEL Self-Management CASEL Self-Awareness CASEL Responsible-Decision Making CASEL Relationship Skills CASEL Social Awareness Functional SPED "I can" Statements: I can explain what Daylight Saving Time is. I can tell the difference between spring forward and fall back. I can check the time on a phone, tablet, or computer. I can check the time before leaving home. I can arrive at work, school, or appointments on time. I can identify ways to help my body adjust to a new schedule. I can use a visual schedule to follow my routine. I can ask questions when I am confused about the time.
Acknowledgements
Created using Canva with a Canva Pro license ChatGPT by OpenAI was used to assist with the written content in/for this resource. All written content was reviewed and edited by the teacher author for accuracy, educational appropriateness, and alignment with student learning needs.