Printable packet

Print this page, then cut and laminate. Everything below fits letter paper.

Our classroom rules

Room 4 Sensory Class

Safe body

Feet on the floor. Body in my own space.

Safe hands

Hands to myself. Gentle touch.

Listening ears

Eyes and ears on the teacher.

Ask for help

I can say or tap 'help please'.

Walking feet

I walk in our classroom and hallway.

Daily schedule strip

Cut apart and use with velcro

Arrival
Morning meeting
Reading
Movement break
Snack
Work time
Sensory room
Lunch
Quiet time
Art or music
Outside
Pack up
Bus and home

Arrival

Unpack when I get to school

Step 1Walk in the door
Step 2Take off my coat
Step 3Backpack in my cubby
Step 4Folder to teacher
Step 5Lunchbox away
Step 6Sit down

Bathroom

Bathroom steps

Step 1Ask for bathroom
Step 2Pants down
Step 3Use the toilet
Step 4Wipe
Step 5Flush
Step 6Pants up
Step 7Wash hands

Washing hands

Scrub for 20 seconds

Step 1Turn on water
Step 2Soap
Step 3Scrub and count to 20
Step 4Rinse
Step 5Dry with towel
Step 6Towel in the trash

Snack

Snack time steps

Step 1Wash hands
Step 2Get snack
Step 3Sit down
Step 4Eat and drink
Step 5Throw away trash

Clean up

Toys away, table clear

Step 1Stop and look
Step 2Toys in the bin
Step 3Paper in the tray
Step 4Push in the chair

Lining up

Ready to walk in the hall

Step 1Stand up
Step 2Find my spot
Step 3Hands and body still
Step 4Quiet voice

Packing up

Get ready to go home

Step 1Folder in my bag
Step 2Lunchbox in my bag
Step 3Zip my backpack
Step 4Put on my coat
Step 5Line up

Break menu

I can choose a break

squeeze
swing
walk
heavy blanket
water
quiet tent
headphones
fidget

I need…

Request board

help
break
more
bathroom
drink
quiet
wait

Core word board

36 core words (Fitzgerald colours)

I
you
we
it
teacher
friend
want
go
stop
like
help
look
listen
play
eat
drink
more
finished
big
little
good
happy
sad
tired
bathroom
home
door
food
toy
outside
what
where
no / not

Fire drill

Social story

1. Sometimes a loud bell rings.

2. The bell means we practice going outside.

3. I can cover my ears or wear headphones.

4. I walk in line with my class.

5. The bell stops. We go back inside. I am safe.

Assembly

Social story

1. Today we go to an assembly.

2. The room can be loud and busy.

3. I sit with my class or in a quiet seat.

4. If I need a break, I show my break card.

5. When it is over, we walk back to class.

A new grown-up

Social story

1. A new grown-up is in our room today.

2. They are here to help me.

3. I can say or tap hello.

4. I keep doing my schedule.

5. My teacher comes back later.

Substitute day

Social story

1. My teacher is not here today.

2. A substitute teacher is here.

3. We follow the same schedule.

4. I can ask for help.

5. It is a good day. My teacher comes back.

Hands to myself

Social story

1. My friends like their own space.

2. I keep my hands on my body or my work.

3. If I want a turn, I ask or tap 'my turn'.

4. Safe hands keep my friends happy.

5. I can do it. My teacher can help.

Waiting my turn

Social story

1. Sometimes I have to wait.

2. Waiting can feel hard.

3. I can hold a fidget or count to ten.

4. When it is my turn, my teacher tells me.

5. I waited. Good job me!

Our schedule changed

Social story

1. Today one thing on our schedule changed.

2. Changes can feel surprising.

3. My teacher shows me the new card.

4. I can ask what is next.

5. I am safe. The day keeps going.

A new friend in our class

Social story

1. A new student joins our class.

2. They are learning our room.

3. I can wave or tap hello.

4. I can show them the carpet spot.

5. Being kind helps everyone.

Getting a haircut

Social story

1. Sometimes my hair gets cut.

2. The scissors make a snip sound.

3. I can wear headphones or hold something.

4. I sit still and take slow breaths.

5. When it is done, my hair looks great.

Going to the dentist

Social story

1. The dentist checks my teeth.

2. I lie back in a big chair.

3. A bright light helps them see.

4. I can hold a fidget and breathe slow.

5. Clean teeth. All done!

Sharing materials

Social story

1. We share crayons and toys at school.

2. Sometimes a friend has the one I want.

3. I can ask, 'my turn please'.

4. I can pick something else while I wait.

5. Sharing makes playing fun.

Asking for help

Social story

1. Some work feels too hard.

2. That is okay. Everyone needs help.

3. I raise my hand or tap 'help please'.

4. A grown-up comes to help me.

5. Now I can finish my work.

Quiet voice inside

Social story

1. Inside voices are soft.

2. Loud voices hurt some friends' ears.

3. I use my quiet voice in the room and hall.

4. Outside I can use my big voice.

5. I know which voice to use.

All done with a fun activity

Social story

1. I love playing with my favourite toy.

2. My teacher shows me two more minutes.

3. Stopping can feel hard.

4. I put it away and check my schedule.

5. I can play again later.