Going to Preschool | Social Story™*

The purpose of this page is to assist families, caregivers, and individuals in navigating new experiences with ease at Wheaton Park District facilities, parks, programs and events; creating a welcoming environment for everyone in our community.

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Teachers and children sitting on the rug
Blue backpack with snacks
Little girl waves goodbye to grown up and walks into classroom
Teachers with excitement wave to little girl
Little girl expresses her emotions about preschool
Children learn each other's names and say hi
Children make new friends
Children sitting on the rug listening to their teacher
Little girl uses her ears to listen to their teacher
Little girl learns how to play and make crafts
Little girl raises her hand if she needs to ask or tell the teachers something
Blocks, puzzles and cars are toys to play with
Little girls sharing and taking turns playing with toys
Teacher reads fun stories to children
Children eating snacks
Teacher gives children drinking water
Little girl throws away her trash so its clean
Children play outside with friends on the playground
Little girl needs a break and asks teacher
Little girl packing artworks into backpack to take home
Little girl says goodbye to new friends when ready to go home with grown up
Little girl is excited and cannot wait to go back to preschool again tomorrow

* The terms ‘social story’ and ‘social stories’ are trademarks originated and owned by Carol Gray. https://carolgraysocialstories.com/social-stories/