Liam Learns Cafeteria Rules | Social Story for PreK & Autism
by Smart Sprouts © 2026
Price: $4.9 USD
Subjects: backToSchool,selfManagement,socialAwareness,responsibleDecisionMaking,Special Autism,emotionalAndBehavioralSkills,lifeSkills
Grades: 14,13,1
Description
The cafeteria can be one of the busiest parts of the school day, especially at the beginning of the year. This social story helps students learn what to expect and practice the routines and behaviors needed for a safe, successful lunchtime. Students follow Liam as he learns how to walk to the cafeteria, wait in line, carry a lunch tray, use good manners, eat safely, clean up, and follow teacher directions. After the story, students apply what they learned through real-life cafeteria scenarios, choosing between two responses to identify the safe and appropriate choice. ⭐ Students Will Learn How To: Walk safely to the cafeteria Wait patiently in line Carry a lunch tray carefully Use good table manners Use an appropriate cafeteria voice Keep hands, feet, and food to themselves Ask an adult for help Clean up after lunch Line up quietly when lunch is over ⭐ Perfect For: Back-to-School Activities PreK–Grade 2 Autism & Special Education SEL Lessons Classroom Management School Counseling Life Skills ⭐ Includes: ✔ Audio Social Story ✔ Real-Life Cafeteria Scenarios ✔ Two-Choice Activities ✔ Visual-Friendly Design Whether you're introducing cafeteria expectations during the first weeks of school or reviewing them later in the year, this resource gives students plenty of opportunities to practice making safe and respectful lunchtime choices.