Social Story: Riding the School Bus
A first-person social story about riding the school bus safely, with a coping step the student can choose.
Cueing ladder
Start at the top. Add support one step at a time.
- Read togetherRead the page aloud together, or let the student read while you follow along.Log as correct
- Picture walkPoint to a photo or school diagram while you read the page about riding the school bus safely.Log as cued
- Wh- questionAsk one concrete question from the page and wait for an answer.Log as cued
- Role-playAct out the situation and coach the strategy: use a quiet voice and stay seated.Log as cued
Adjust it
Practise only the coping page with a visual choice board before reading the full story.
Add a surprise change and rehearse asking an adult what happens next.
Matching IEP goal
Given a social story about riding the school bus safely, Student will name one strategy and use it in structured role-play in 4 of 5 opportunities across 3 consecutive sessions, given no more than a visual prompt.
Send it home through the parent portal →What's in this activity
- I ride the bus to school on some days. The bus has a driver and many seats.
- My teacher tells us the bus rules: stay seated, keep hands to myself, and use a quiet voice.
- Sometimes the bus is loud or stops suddenly. That can feel surprising in my body.
- The driver and bus aide watch to keep everyone safe. They want me to arrive ready to learn.
- I can hold the strap on my backpack, look out the window, or squeeze a fidget while I sit.
- If I need help I can raise my hand or tell the aide, "I need a minute."
- When we arrive I wait for my stop, stand in line, and walk to my classroom calmly.
Use this board with your caseload
With a free account, every correct, cued and incorrect mark is saved to the student and scored against their IEP goal, with the data written up for you. Assign it as home practice through the parent portal.
Track progress freeFree for SLPs. No card, no trial clock.