Free Social Stories About Going on an Airplane

A collection of free social stories about going on an airplane, airports, and flying. Printable and video social stories for kids are included below.

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Is your child going on an airplane for the first time? Or maybe it's been awhile? Well, I know it can be overwhelming to think of everything you need to do to prepare for your flight, from packing to preparing your child for this new experience.

And that's where these free social stories about going on an airplane, airports, and flying come in. They are a great way to help prepare your child for an airplane ride.

These social stories talk about everything from checking in, carrying your luggage, going through security, takeoff and landing, and so much more. So let's dig in!

Free Social Stories About Going on an Airplane, Airports, & Flying

Have you been looking for a social story about flying on an airplane? Then look no further than these free printable airplane social stories. Some require you to have a Teachers Pay Teachers account (which is free!) before you can download them.

I've rounded up some options for you to explore. That way you can find the best airplane travel social story for yourself or your child. Or you can simply use ideas from different stories below to write your own custom story (free social story templates here to help).

Please note that just because a social story is listed here does not mean I endorse its content. After all, many social stories tend to be poorly written and/or teach autistic masking. Besides, I haven't read all of these stories word for word myself. So please read through the stories carefully before using them.

Also, be sure to check your local airport or airline in case they have premade stories for you to download. Sometimes they do!

1. Going on an Airplane Social Story & Song from Project Play Therapy - This story looks really great and pretty neurodiversity-affirming. It's pretty detailed and uses colorful clipart with diverse people in it. By the way, the song would be great for gestalt language processors.

2. Going on an Airplane Social Story from Autism Little Learners - Here's another really detailed story that uses colorful clipart with diverse people.

3. Preparing for a Trip on an Airplane Social Story from Kidmunicate - I like that this story uses real photos instead of clipart. This story uses pretty simple text so it doesn't provide a lot of depth or explanation for some steps.

4. Social Story About Going on an Airplane from Social Stories: Power Tool for Autism - This social story uses a lot of text, but does include three color photos.

5. Social Story About Traveling on an Airplane from Materials for Autism on TPT - Another story that uses real photos to accompany the text. It covers what to expect in TSA lines, waiting, getting on the plane, things to do while in the air, and landing.

6. Airplane Social Story from Shelby Vigue on TPT - This story comes as a Powerpoint so it's likely editable. It includes a mix of clipart and photos.

7. Helping with My Luggage Social Story from SLP Phoebe on TPT - Here's a short story that focuses on carrying your own luggage at the airport. It uses simple icon style clipart to accompany each line of text.

8. Social Story: Going on a Plane from Emma Spink on TPT - It says this story is fully customizable and comes as Word document. It uses lots of clipart images, but does look like it includes a photo or two as well.

9. How People Fly in Airplanes Social Story from Carol Gray Social Stories - A great social story with full color photos throughout.

10. Waiting to Fly Social Story from Carol Gray Social Stories - Here's a super short story about waiting. It uses full color photos throughout.

11. Learning About Toilets in Airplanes Social Story from Carol Gray Social Stories - Kids might be wondering about toilets on the airplane so here's a story for that. It includes full color photos.

12. Riding in an Airplane Social Story from the Watson Institute - This story talks about flying to Disney, but you could edit it to suit your needs. Most of the images in this story are clipart.

13. Social Story: We Are Going on a Plane from Love Many Trust Few - This story comes as a Powerpoint so you should be able to edit it to fit your needs, especially since it includes a specific destination and names.

14. Airplane Trip Social Story from Party Through the USA - Here's a story that includes a one page visual schedule that might be handy to keep on hand during your flight. Both the schedule and story uses colorful clipart.

15. Airplane Social Story from Boardmaker - This story uses a mix of Boardmaker images and real photos.

16. Airport Social Story from Every Star is Different - Scroll all the way down and look for the link that says airport social story. While this story includes some photos, there are also spots for you to add your own images.

Video Social Stories About Airplane Travel

Here are some video social stories that talk about different aspects of flying on an airplane and going to an airport. You can use these in teletherapy sessions, social skills groups, at home, and/or classroom settings. Videos are always a great alternative to printing off a story.

Like the stories above, some of the wording in these videos aren't always great. But I wanted to make sure you had lots of different options for helping your child understand different aspects of what it's like to travel by airplane, go through airport security, and so on.

Preparing your child for their first airplane flight can be a bit overwhelming since there are so many things to talk about and consider. Everything from packing and boarding the plane to going through security and passing time while flying on the airplane.

But, hopefully, these free social stories about going on an airplane will be a helpful starting point for you.

Free Social Stories About Swearing

A collection of free social stories about swearing. Printable and video social stories for kids are included below.

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It's not uncommon for a gestalt language processor, who uses a lot of echolalia to communicate, to pick up on swear words when they are little. (Cue the flashbacks to when my son was like 3 or 4 and muttered the f word...)

It's especially not surprising given how emotionally charged swear words can be. And gestalt language processors definitely gravitate towards scripts or phrases that are emotionally charged (see point #12 here).

So what can you do to teach kids about swear words and why they're not appropriate to use? Besides the obvious advice of making sure you don't model accidental swear word gestalts in the first place! (It happens).

Well, you can use one of these free social stories about swearing, curse words, and profanity as a starting point. Many offer up suggestions of alternative phrases or ideas for calming down when angry. And others explain why swearing might get you in trouble at school (or elsewhere).

Some of the social stories (and a song) are geared more towards younger children, while others are better for older kids or teens. But, as always, feel free to use these stories as inspiration for writing one that's tailored specifically to your child and their needs.

Free Social Stories About Swearing

Have you been looking for a social story about cursing, profanity, and inappropriate language? Then look no further than these free printable swearing social stories. Some require you to have a Teachers Pay Teachers account (which is free!) before you can download them.

I've rounded up some options for you to explore. That way you can find the best swearing related social story for yourself or your child. Or you can simply use ideas from different stories below to write your own custom story (free social story templates here to help).

Please note that just because a social story is listed here does not mean I endorse its content. After all, many social stories tend to be poorly written and/or teach autistic masking. Besides, I haven't read all of these stories word for word myself. So please read through the stories carefully before using them.

1. Swearing Social Stories from Happy Leaners - Here are two text only social stories about swear words. One is called "If I Swear" and the other is called "Swearing." No images are included with these stories.

2. Swearing is Not a Good Idea Social Story from Social Stories: Power Tool for Autism - This story talks about a variety of instances when you might hear people use swear words and why it's not a good idea to swear at school (or elsewhere), among other things. It includes two clipart images.

3. Curse Word Calm Down Social Story from Sarah Mitchell on TPT - While this story is primarily a calm down story, it does touch on not using curse words and offers up other calm down strategies to try instead. It is a super short story (only 3 pages) and uses space themed images.

4. Using my Words & Swearing at School Social Story from Behaviorist Tool Box on TPT - This story targets the f word and why you shouldn't say it at school. It also offers different words to use instead and includes some clipart and photos to accompany the text.

5. Social Story: I Need to Use Nice Words from Learning Knows No Bounds on TPT - Here's a story that is geared towards kids who use curse words or "bad words" when they are angry. It uses a lot of random clipart and comes as a Word document so it should be editable.

6. Kind Words - Swearing Social Story from Boardmaker - A short social story that uses Boardmaker images and talks about how swearing can get you into trouble.

7. No Swearing Social Story from Boardmaker - A pretty basic story that uses Bitmoji images to accompany the text.

8. I Won't Repeat Bad Words Social Story from Bx Support on TPT - This story uses random clipart art and simple sentences. It talks about not repeating certain words that you might hear.

9. Using Appropriate Language Social Story from Karissa's Speech Korner on TPT - Here's a super simplistic story that you can use as a template. It's text only by the looks of things, but comes as a Word document so it should be editable.

10. Appropriate Language Social Story for Middle School from Social Story Speechie on TPT - It looks like this story should touch on swearing and using appropriate language (the preview and description don't really go into much detail). The story itself looks pretty basic (especially for middle schoolers!) and uses random clipart.

11. Potty Words Social Story from Speaking of Speech - This story talks about different words to say in different situations and uses lots of colorful clipart. It looks like an account is required in order to download this story.

12. Middle Finger Social Story from Speaking of Speech - While not about swear words in particular, this story talks about why you shouldn't use your middle finger. Again, you might have to create an account first.

Video Social Stories About Swear Words

Here are some video social stories that talk about not using swear words. You can use these in teletherapy sessions, social skills groups, at home, and/or classroom settings. Videos are always a great alternative to printing off a story.

Like the stories above, some of the wording in these videos aren't always great. But I wanted to make sure you had lots of different options for helping your child understand how swearing or using curse words might get them into trouble.

So that's it for the list of free social stories about swearing. Hopefully, you're able to find a couple that will work for your needs.

Free Blank Flag Templates for Kids

Design your own flags with these free printable blank flag templates for kids.

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Flags are a super common interest among hyperlexic kids (see #4 on this list), which isn't surprising given that many of these kids have an interest in world maps and geography.

So, if your child (hyperlexic or not) is into flags and would be interested in designing their own, then these free blank flag templates are for you! 

These blank flags are a great way to lean into your child's interests and passions, work on fine motor skills, inspire some creativity, and so much more. And keep in mind that you can use them for more than just drawing directly on them. As you'll see below, there are some different ways to use these templates.

Suggestions for How to Use these Blank Flag Templates for Kids

Here are a few suggestions for using these flag templates. However, feel free to get creative and come up with your own ideas as well.

• Use it as a blank coloring page and let kids design their own flag designs or recreate real flags from different countries.

• Skip the crayons or markers and turn it into a collage project instead. Glue various objects or craft supplies onto the flag, such as pom poms, sticks, leaves, cotton balls, glitter, feathers, milk jug lids, pieces of tissue or construction paper, etc.

• Laminate and use dry erase markers so they are reusable. You could then include them in a busy book for road trips, flights, etc., especially when paired with some I spy games and word scramble games.

• Laminate and use these templates as a play dough mat to create play dough flags.

• Screenshare the PDF during teletherapy or Zoom sessions and color them together using the annotate/draw tools included in Zoom (or similar). Details on how to do that here.

• Give your child a specific design challenge for their flag (e.g., design a flag for a future colony on a different planet, design a flag using only shades of red, design a flag that includes a flower).

Download the Free Flag Templates & Start Designing Your Own Flag

This printable is two pages and includes two styles of flags: one straight rectangular flag and one waving flag.

To get your copy of the blank flag templates, click the link below:

>> Click here to download the free printable

Free Social Stories About the Weather

A collection of free social stories about the weather, including hurricanes, tornado drills, rain, snow days, dressing for the weather, and more. Printable and video social stories for kids are included below.

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My oldest son has had major anxiety about the weather for years, especially during the summer months when the dark clouds come rolling in. Some days it was really challenging to get my son outdoors, even though the weather was perfectly safe. Perhaps you have a child who is anxious about the weather as well.

Well, that's where these free social stories about the weather come in. They discuss topics like hurricanes, tornadoes, rain, snow days, temperature, and dressing for the weather. They touch on safety plans and more.

Free Social Stories About the Weather

Have you been looking for a social story about bad weather or dressing for the weather? Then look no further than these free printable weather social stories. Some require you to have a Teachers Pay Teachers account (which is free!) before you can download them.

I've rounded up some options for you to explore. That way you can find the best weather related social story for yourself or your child. Or you can simply use ideas from different stories below to write your own custom story (free social story templates here to help).

Please note that just because a social story is listed here does not mean I endorse its content. After all, many social stories tend to be poorly written and/or teach autistic masking. Besides, I haven't read all of these stories word for word myself. So please read through the stories carefully before using them.

1. Choosing What to Wear for the Weather Social Story - While this story focuses more on choosing clothing to wear in general, it does have three pages dedicated to picking clothing to match the weather and temperature. It talks about sunny and warm, cold and snowy, and rainy weather.

2. Temperature & Weather Social Stories from Happy Learners - There are four text only social stories here. The topics include air temperature, I feel cold, I feel hot, and dressing for the weather.

3. Weather Safety Preparation Social Stories from Institute for Childhood Preparedness in collaboration with Autism Little Learners - You will find a few different social stories here on the topics of earthquakes, wildfires, tornadoes, and hurricanes. The stories are available in both English and Spanish and use colorful clipart throughout.

4. Bad Weather Social Story from Boardmaker - This story talks about staying safe during bad weather. It uses Boardmaker symbols and clipart.

5. Dress for the Weather Social Story from Boardmaker - Want to help kids understand how to dress for different types of weather? Then try this story that includes full color photos.

6. Staying Safe from Tornadoes Social Story from Autism Grown Up Resource Center on TPT - This story looks really detailed and is editable. It focuses on creating safety plans and uses photos throughout.

7. Social Narrative About Hurricanes from Autism Educators on TPT - This story talks about hurricane season and how to stay safe during a hurricane. It uses colorful clipart images.

8. Rain Boots Social Story from OT Social Stories on TPT - This story focuses on helping kids get comfortable wearing rain boots. It uses photos throughout.

9. Severe Weather Drill Social Story from Melissa Henkel on TPT - Here's a simple one page story about severe weather. The text is accompanied by simple icon clipart.

10. Weather Social Story from Meg Kell on TPT - Have a child who doesn't like storms? Try this simple one page story. It includes random clipart and icons.

11. Snow Day Social Story from The ABLEities Foundation on TPT - The concept of snow days is so weird/foreign to me (I live in the Canadian prairies where we get snow and ridiculous temperatures for like 5-6 months of the year). But, if you experience the occasional snow day, then this story might be helpful. It uses icon style clipart.

12. How to Dress for Cold Winter Weather from Wild Child Learning on TPT - This story talks about dressing layers to stay safe in cold weather. It uses simple black and white drawings by the looks of things.

13. What to Wear in the Winter: Social Story for Boys from Sped-Ventures on TPT - This story talks about what types of clothing is appropriate to wear in the winter and uses colorful clipart.

14. What to Wear in the Winter: Social Story for Girls from Sped-Ventures on TPT - Likely the exact same story as above, but with different clipart tailored towards girls.

15. Getting Dressed in Winter Social Story from Play Based Fun on TPT - Here's a story that talks about getting dressed for cold winter temperatures. It uses Boardmaker symbols and first, then, next, last language.

Video Social Stories About Different Weather Conditions

Here are some video social stories that talk about different types of weather conditions. You can use these in teletherapy sessions, social skills groups, at home, and/or classroom settings. Videos are always a great alternative to printing off a story.

Like the stories above, some of the wording in these videos aren't always great. But I wanted to make sure you had lots of different options for helping your child understand different aspects of the weather, including dealing with severe weather, snow days, and/or knowing how to dress for the weather.

Want to Teach Your Child More About the Weather? Try this Printable Pack!

To help my son with his weather anxiety, learning more about the different types of weather in more detail made a huge difference. He could analyze the clouds and recognize that the clouds he spotted weren't rain clouds. Or he would know the likelihood of a tornado happening where we live is pretty low. These things made him feel more comfortable about heading outdoors in the summer.

This weather printable pack goes over different types of clouds, the types of tornadoes, different types of storms, and more. There are lots of great weather activities in this pack! And they can be a great tool for supporting your weather anxious kids.

Grab your copy of the weather printable pack

As you know, weather can be a pretty broad topic, making it difficult to cover all possible weather conditions. However, using these free social stories about the weather can be a great starting point. So, hopefully you found something that might be useful to you.

I also have additional weather related resources here that might be of use to you.