Accessible Hive Free Tool

Social Story Creator

Make new situations easier to understand.

Create a personalized visual story with simple language, familiar pictures, or your own photos. Use it on your phone before a hard moment or print it for later.

Create a Social Story See Examples
No login Use your photos Phone friendly Printable

Create your own

Build a Social Story

Choose a common situation or start from scratch. Edit the words, add familiar pictures, then read or print it.

Social Story Maker

Create a quick story to use right now, or print it for later.

Or choose Make My Own Story to start with a blank page.

Use on your phone in the moment. Printing is optional.

Quick Image Bank

Tap a story picture box.
Tap an image.
Or use Upload Photo on the card.

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Accessible Hive Keep Your Story Print it or save a polished PDF for later.
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Keep building the skill

A social story explains the moment.
Bee PALS builds the skill behind it.

Use the story to make a situation easier to see and understand. Then continue into Bee PALS to practice the social skills that can come up inside that moment, one visible step at a time.

Starting interaction Turn taking Conversation Reading cues Personal space Perspective taking Conflict skills Friendship Self advocacy

SEE the situation here
then TRY + DO the skill in Bee PALS

Continue to Bee PALS

Social communication, friendship, boundaries, perspective taking, conflict skills, and self advocacy.

See what social stories are for

Sample Social Stories

See how social stories can prepare a child for new, unfamiliar, sensory-heavy, or unpredictable experiences.

Swipe stories → then tap Next

Going to the Movies

Movie theater
Sometimes I go to the movie theater.
Ticket
We may get a ticket before the movie.
Popcorn and soda
I may have popcorn or a drink.
Too loud
The theater may get dark and the movie may be loud.
Headphones
I can wear headphones if the sound feels too loud.
Breathe
I can take slow breaths or ask for a break.
All done
The movie will end, and then I can leave.

Getting a Haircut

Haircut
Sometimes I get a haircut.
Cape
I may sit in a chair and wear a cape.
Hair stylist
The stylist may use scissors or clippers.
Sounds
The sounds or touch may feel different.
Stuffed animal
I can squeeze my teddy bear if I need comfort.
Breathe
I can take slow breaths or ask for a break.
All done
When the haircut is done, my hair will be shorter.

Going to the Dentist

Dentist
Sometimes I go to the dentist.
Dentist chair
I may sit in a special dentist chair.
Open mouth
The dentist may ask me to open my mouth.
Clean teeth
The dentist cleans and checks my teeth.
Sounds
The tools may make sounds or feel strange.
Breathe
I can take slow breaths, raise my hand, or ask for a break.
All done
When the dentist is done, I can leave.

Going to the Grocery Store

Grocery store
Sometimes I go to the grocery store.
Cart
We may use a cart.
Choose food
We choose the food and things we need.
Milk
Some things on our list may be food or drinks.
Overwhelmed
The store may feel busy or loud.
Pay
We pay for our things when we are finished.
Home
Then we can leave and go home.

Going to a Birthday Party

Birthday party
Sometimes I go to a birthday party.
Friends
There may be friends, music, games, and lots of activity.
Birthday cake
There may be birthday cake.
Gift
Someone may open gifts.
Kindness
I can be kind and join in the way that feels okay for me.
Break
If it feels too loud or busy, I can ask for a break.
Home
When the party is done, I can go home.

Social stories explained

What Is a Social Story?

A social story is a short visual explanation that helps a child understand what may happen, what they can expect, and what supports are available.

01

Prepare before the moment

Read the story while the child is calm, ideally before the routine, appointment, or change.

02

Use clear, neutral language

Describe what may happen without demanding a perfect response or promising an exact outcome.

03

Use familiar photos

Pictures of the actual place, person, item, or routine can make the story easier to connect to real life.

04

Include supports and choices

Show how the child can ask for help, take a break, use a sensory tool, or communicate discomfort.

Social stories can help with:

Appointments Transitions Holidays School routines Hygiene Waiting Community outings New experiences

Frequently Asked Questions

Are social stories only for autistic children?

No. They can help anyone who benefits from visual information and predictable explanations, including children with ADHD, anxiety, language differences, developmental delays, or sensory needs.

Can I use my own photos?

Yes. Familiar photos can make the story more meaningful and easier to connect to the child's actual experience.

When should I read the story?

Read it before the situation while the child is calm. You can review it again just before or during the experience when helpful.

How long should the story be?

Keep it brief. Many children do well with four to eight pages, one clear idea per page, and one picture supporting each idea.

Can a social story prevent a meltdown?

It cannot guarantee a specific response, but it may reduce uncertainty. Social stories work best alongside regulation supports, choices, accommodations, and responsive adult help.

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