My First Day of School Social Story Autism Back To School Classroom Routine School Anxiety Visual Supports

This first day of school social story helps students with autism, nonverbal communication, AAC needs, and special education needs understand what to expect on the first day of school. It uses simple language and visual support to make new routines feel more predictable and manageable.

Slide Overview

Today Is My First Day

I Go to School

I Meet My Teacher

I Find My Place

I Learn New Routines

I Meet New Friends

I Can Ask for Help

I Can Do This

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can use this social story before the first day of school, during classroom transitions, in speech therapy, or at home to prepare students for a new school experience.

This resource includes 8 simple student facing story slides with clear first person language and supportive visuals. It is easy to use for back to school preparation, classroom routines, school anxiety, and communication support.

Keywords

autism, AAC, nonverbal, social skills, behavior support, special education, visual supports, routines, communication, classroom management