"Finishing & Starting Tasks " – Managing Change Social Stories & SEL Lessons

Finishing One Task and Starting Another " SEL Social Stories & Transition Activities

Do your students have difficulty stopping one task and moving on to the next? Whether it's transitioning from math to reading, wrapping up a project, or shifting from work to play, The Finishing One Task and Starting Another Packet helps children develop the skills they need to transition smoothly and stay focused.

As a Special Education teacher, I know that stopping an engaging activity can be frustrating for many students. This resource includes relatable social stories, discussion prompts, and interactive activities to support students in shifting between tasks with less stress and more success.

What's Included? (23 Pages)
Social Stories:
✔ Jason's Story " "Finishing a Worksheet" " Jason is still thinking about his last math problem but must move on to reading.
✔ Madison's Story " "End of the Art Project" " Madison doesn't want to stop painting but learns how to clean up and transition.
✔ Nate's Story " "Finishing Lunch and Heading to Class" " Nate wishes he had more time to eat but must return to class.
✔ Lena's Story " "Ending Recess" " Lena is having fun on the swings and struggles to go back inside.
✔ Dylan's Story " "Completing a Project" " Dylan is deep into his science project and isn't ready to stop for reading time.

Interactive Activities & Discussion Prompts:
✔ "Clear Your Mind" Stretch Break " Simple movements to help students reset their focus.
✔ "Wrap It Up" Signal " Teaches students a routine for closing out tasks smoothly.
✔ "One Last Turn" Discussion " Helps students process the end of a fun activity.
✔ "Project Wrap-Up" Checklist " Encourages students to review and reflect before moving on.
✔ "Time to Shift" Guided Transition " A visualization exercise to help kids mentally prepare for the next task.
✔ "What's Next?" Pair Share " Encourages students to talk about what they look forward to in the next activity.

How to Use This Packet:
Use in SEL lessons to help students develop transition strategies
Print and use as discussion starters for social skills groups or morning meetings
Incorporate into classroom routines to make transitions smoother and more predictable
Perfect for special education, counseling, and behavior intervention plans

Want more like these? The comprehensive packets cover five key transition challenges:
✔ Starting a New Activity " Learning how to shift focus and begin something new with a positive mindset
✔ Dealing with Unexpected Changes " Coping with sudden schedule shifts, surprises, or new rules
✔ Going from One Place to Another " Moving between classrooms, transitioning between home and school, or leaving a fun activity
✔ Finishing One Task and Starting Another " Managing emotions when switching from work to play (or vice versa)
✔ Handling Changes in Routine " Adjusting to substitute teachers, early dismissals, or other disruptions to the usual schedule

Download today and help students transition between tasks with ease!
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