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Social Stories: Walking in a Line

Drake University OTD Program

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Walking in a Line

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Today in class, our teacher says it is

recess time.

Recess Time

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I like to run when I am outside on the

playground.

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And sometimes I like to push and run to recess and not walk in a line.

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But pushing in line could hurt me or other

people.

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I may be excited, but I will sit quietly in my

desk until my teacher calls my name.

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When I hear the teacher call my name, I

quietly stand up.

Your turn!

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And I will walk quietly to the line.

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Remember to stand quietly in line and keep our hands to ourselves!

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If I can’t stand still, what should I do?

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I can take deep breaths and count to 3…

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…or call Ms. Teacher!

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I will try to walk in line and only run when I am

outside on the playground.

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And now I can run when I am outside on

the playground!