Playing with Friends [Social Story Template]

Description

Help your child build strong social skills with this Playing with Friends Social Story, designed for toddlers and preschoolers. Through engaging pictures and relatable language, this printable story teaches essential skills like taking turns, asking to join in, sharing, and using kind words—laying the groundwork for healthy friendships.

This is a great resource for children who are just learning how to interact with peers or who struggle with social problem-solving during play.

What’s Included:

• 8-page illustrated social story (PDF)

• Practical examples of positive play behavior

• Visuals to model kind, respectful interactions

• Parent tips for reinforcing social skills

Perfect For:

• Early childhood classrooms or playgroups

• Toddlers and preschoolers learning social boundaries

• Helping with aggressive or shy behaviors

• Social-emotional learning support

Keywords: playing with friends social story, toddler social skills, preschool friendship book, behavior support for kids, how to share and take turns, social story about kindness