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Social Story Generator

Create personalized social narratives that help students understand expectations and navigate social situations. By inputting the specific scenario, behavior, or transition you need to address, this Social Story Generator instantly crafts a clear, supportive story with simple language and positive framing. Whether you need to prepare a student for a field trip, explain classroom rules, or teach appropriate responses to frustration, this tool helps you provide the structure and predictability that many students need to succeed.

50k+Active Teachers
200k+Stories Created
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How to Use the Social Story Generator in 3 Steps

Creating supportive social narratives is effortless with this Social Story Generator.

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Describe the Situation

Describe the social situation, behavior, or transition you want to address.

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Select Age & Complexity

Select the student's age and reading level to ensure appropriate language.

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Generate Story

Generate a complete social story with clear expectations and positive outcomes, ready to read with the student.

Help students navigate the social world with confidence.

Stop struggling to explain social situations and start creating clear, supportive narratives that students understand.

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Why Use the Social Story Generator?

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Predictable Structure for Social Learning

Many students, especially those with autism or social anxiety, struggle with unpredictable social situations. This social story generator AI creates narratives that break down complex social interactions into clear, step-by-step expectations. By using first-person language and positive framing, it helps students understand not just what to do, but why it matters, reducing anxiety and increasing successful social interactions.

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Personalized to Each Student

Generic social stories don't always fit. This social story maker allows you to create stories that address the specific challenges your student faces—whether it's waiting in line, handling a fire drill, or asking for help. The autism social story generator features ensure the language and examples are appropriate for neurodivergent learners.

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Support Behavior Plans

Social stories are a key component of many behavior intervention plans. The social story template generator helps you quickly create stories that reinforce the strategies in a student's BIP, ensuring consistency across all staff members who work with that child.

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Prevent Crises Before They Start

A well-timed social story can prevent a meltdown. By preparing students for transitions, changes in routine, or new social expectations ahead of time, you give them the tools to cope. This proactive approach reduces reactive interventions and builds student confidence.

Who is this Tool Built For?

This Social Story Generator is essential for anyone supporting students with social and behavioral needs.

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Special Education Teachers

Support IEP Goals

Support IEP goals. Use the social story creator for teachers to address social skills objectives and behavioral expectations outlined in student IEPs.

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Autism Specialists

Teach Social Skills

Teach social skills explicitly. The autism social story generator creates narratives that help students with ASD understand social cues and appropriate responses.

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School Counselors

Address Anxiety

Address anxiety and transitions. Use social stories to prepare students for new situations, reducing stress and building coping skills.

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General Education Teachers

Support Inclusion

Support inclusion. Create stories that help all students understand classroom expectations and social norms, promoting a positive learning environment.

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Curriculum & Standards Alignment

This tool supports social-emotional learning (SEL) standards and behavioral intervention requirements. It helps students develop self-awareness, self-management, and social awareness skills that are essential for academic and life success.

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What Teachers Are Saying About Social Story Generator

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The Social Story Generator is a lifesaver. I used to spend hours writing social stories by hand. Now I can create a personalized story for a student in minutes, and it actually addresses their specific needs.

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Sarah J.
Autism Specialist, Florida
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I use the social story generator AI for every field trip. It helps my students with anxiety know exactly what to expect, and we have way fewer meltdowns now.

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Mike T.
Special Education Teacher, Texas
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The free social story generator is perfect for my caseload. I can create stories for fire drills, lunch routines, and transitions between classes. It's made such a difference in my students' behavior.

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Jessica L.
Elementary SPED, California
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I love that the autism social story generator uses first-person language. It helps my students internalize the expectations and feel more in control.

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David B.
Behavior Specialist, Ohio
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The social story template generator gives me a starting point, but I can still customize it. It's the perfect balance of structure and flexibility.

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Emily R.
School Counselor, New York
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It's great for teaching social skills explicitly. My students actually understand why certain behaviors are expected because the story explains it clearly.

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Amanda K.
Middle School SPED, Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Social Story Generator?expand_more

The Social Story Generator is a specialized tool in TeachQuill that creates personalized social narratives. It uses AI to craft clear, supportive stories that help students understand social expectations, behaviors, and transitions, particularly useful for students with autism, social anxiety, or behavioral challenges.

How does the Social Story Generator work?expand_more

You describe the social situation or behavior you want to address (e.g., "handling frustration during group work"). The social story generator AI creates a narrative using first-person language, clear expectations, and positive outcomes that you can read with the student to prepare them for the situation.

Why use Social Story Generator for my students?expand_more

It provides structure and predictability. Many students, especially those with autism or social challenges, benefit from explicit instruction about social situations. Social stories break down complex interactions into understandable steps, reducing anxiety and increasing successful social engagement.

Is it specifically for autism?expand_more

While the autism social story generator is commonly used for students with ASD, social stories benefit many students, including those with anxiety, ADHD, or social communication difficulties. They're a universal design tool that helps all students understand expectations.

Can I customize the stories?expand_more

Yes. The social story template generator provides a framework, but you can edit the language, add specific details about your student, or adjust the complexity to match their reading level and needs.

Is there a free version?expand_more

Yes. The free social story generator allows teachers to create basic social narratives without a subscription, ensuring all students have access to this important support tool.

How do I use the story with students?expand_more

Read the story with the student before the situation occurs. Review it multiple times if needed, and refer back to it when the situation happens. The goal is to help the student internalize the expectations and feel prepared.