Interactive Social Stories follow SEL Standards from CASEL.

Standard 1: Self-Awareness

Individual can identify their emotions, personal assets, areas for growth, and potential external resources and supports.

Standard 2: Self-Management

Individual can regulate emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.

Standard 3: Self-Efficacy

Individual can motivate themselves, persevere, and see themselves as capable.

Standard 4: Social Awareness

Individual can take the perspective of and empathize with others from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Standard 5: Social Management

Individual can make safe and constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions.

Standard 6: Social Engagement

Individual can consider others and show a desire to contribute to the well-being of school and community.

How Interactive Social Stories Support the Standards:

InteractiveSocialStories.com offers developmentally appropriate and visually engaging, interactive stories that reinforce CASEL’s SEL competencies in real-life contexts. Educators and caregivers can use these tools to foster essential social-emotional skills in a way that is accessible, meaningful, and personalized for young learners. Stories can range from 5-15 minutes with extension opportunies.