I Can Make Good Choices Social Story for Toddlers + Free Printable Chart
🌟 Teaching Toddlers to Make Good Choices (Real-Life Tips)
If you’ve ever said,
“Use gentle hands” or “Wait your turn”…
you already know how hard it can be for toddlers to follow through.
In my daycare, I see this every day.
Children don’t act out because they want to be “bad” — they simply don’t know what to do yet.
That’s why I use simple visuals and social stories to teach behavior in a clear, calm way.
💛 What “Good Choices” Really Look Like
For toddlers, good choices are small, simple actions like:
• Sharing a toy with a friend
• Waiting while someone else is playing
• Using gentle hands instead of hitting
• Asking for help instead of grabbing
These are skills that need to be shown, practiced, and repeated daily.
⚠️ Why Toddlers Struggle With Behavior
Most toddlers are still learning:
• How to express their feelings
• How to wait
• How to handle frustration
So when a child hits or throws a toy, it’s not just “bad behavior”
👉 it’s a skill they haven’t learned yet
That’s why visual support works so well.
📖 How Social Stories Help Toddlers
A social story gives children a clear example of what to do
Your “I Can Make Good Choices” social story helps children:
✔ Understand what is expected
✔ See real-life situations
✔ Learn what to do instead
I’ve used this approach during circle time and transitions, and it makes a big difference.
🎁 Free Printable: Good Choices Chart
To help you get started, I created a free Good Choices chart you can use right away.
👉 You can use it:
• During playtime
• Before group activities
• In a calm-down corner
• As a daily reminder
📥 Download your free printable here:
✂️ Simple Ways to Use This at Home or Daycare
Here’s what works best:
- Sit with your child and look at each picture
- Talk about what is happening
- Ask: “Is this a good choice?”
- Show the correct behavior
- Repeat daily
👉 Keep it short and consistent
⭐ Want the Full “I Can Make Good Choices” Social Story?
If your child needs more support than just a chart, this printable social story is a great next step.
It helps toddlers understand what to do in real-life situations, not just what is right or wrong.
💛 This story teaches children to:
✔ Use gentle hands instead of hitting
✔ Wait their turn during play
✔ Use kind words with others
✔ Make safe and calm choices
📖 What’s Included in the Full Set
✔ “I Can Make Good Choices” Social Story Pages
Simple, toddler-friendly story that shows what to do in everyday situations
✔ 5 Interactive Scenario Activities
Helps children practice real-life choices using clear visuals
✔ Good Choices Reward Chart
Encourages positive behavior in a simple and motivating way
✔ Parent & Teacher Guide
Easy tips to support behavior at home, daycare, or classroom
👉 Get the full social story here:
🏡 Perfect for:
• Parents working on behavior at home
• Daycare providers
• Preschool and early learning classrooms
💬 Why parents love it
This story gives children a clear, simple way to understand behavior.
Instead of repeating “no,” you can show them what to do — step by step.
💬 Final Thoughts
Teaching good choices doesn’t happen in one day.
But when children see clear visuals and practice often,
they start to understand what to do — and feel more confident doing it.
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