Recess Rules Social Story W/ Sorting Cards Playground Autism
by Autismaid © 2026
Price: $5 USD
Subjects: socialAwareness,socialAspectsOfCommunication
Grades: 13,1,2,3
Description
Help students learn and follow recess rules with this Boom™ Cards interactive deck. The social story and practice activities teach safe play, turn-taking, personal space, problem-solving, and appropriate responses during recess. WHAT’S INCLUDED • Boy and girl versions of a 10-page social story • Clear, real-life explanations of recess rules • Simple, concrete ways to follow rules during outdoor play • 6 self-reflection question cards with typing space • 10 sorting cards with thumbs-up and thumbs-down auto-corrected answers • Real-life scenarios for generalization STUDENTS WILL LEARN TO ✔ Recognize when recess rules are needed ✔ Follow playground directions and safety expectations ✔ Use clear and appropriate responses with peers and adults ✔ Replace unsafe or unhelpful behaviors ✔ Take turns, share space, and solve small problems ✔ Build independence and confidence AUDIO SUPPORT Optional audio is included on each page to support autistic students, special education learners, emerging readers, and students who benefit from hearing the story and directions read aloud. PERFECT FOR • SEL lessons • School counseling • Special education • Autism support • Speech therapy • Small-group or independent work This resource helps students understand recess rules, make safe choices, interact appropriately with peers, and participate more independently during outdoor play.
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