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We found 46 resources, 24 blog posts and 28 pages containing "social story":
What is Thankful?
A social story explaining what it means to be thankful, offering examples of things we could be thankful for.
https://jgateways.org/Resources/Thanksgivukkah#What-is-Thankful-
Saying Thank You to God
A social story connecting being thankful with saying blessings to show that we appreciate what God does in the world, and for us in particular....
https://jgateways.org/Resources/Thanksgivukkah#Saying-Thank-You-to-God
Waiting in Line at a Purim Carnival
This social story prepares children for waiting in line at a Purim carnival. It was distributed to families in advance of the Gateways Purim carnival, and a copy was also available at each activity at the...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/Purim-Resources#Waiting-in-Line-at-a-Purim-Carnival
Gateways Purim Carnival Social Story
This social story was distributed to Gateways students the week before our Purim carnival to prepare them for changes in the routine and to give them information about what to expect for the day. It features...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/Purim-Resources#Gateways-Purim-Carnival-Social-Story
People Wear Special Clothes to Temple
On most days, a girl might choose to wear pants and sneakers or other casual clothes. But when she goes to temple- especially on her Bat Mitzvah day- a girl must dress differently than she does every other...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/Bnei_Mitzvah#People-Wear-Special-Clothes-to-Temple
Fill in the Blank: How We Use Hanukkah Candles and Birthday Candles
A companion to our social story "Hanukkah Resources," this activity reinforces the differences between the candles we light on birthdays and the candles we light on Hanukkah. Bright colored symbols help...
Hanukkah Candles Go Out By Themselves
This social story prepares children to light the Hanukkah candles and wait patiently and safely until the candles go out by themselves.
https://jgateways.org/Resources/Hanukkah#Hanukkah-Candles-Go-Out-By-Themselves
Hanukkah Fire Safety
Sometimes the flames on Hanukkah candles make children feel nervous. This social story helps children feel calm and safe around Hanukkah candles by illustrating four Hanukkah Fire Safety Rules, and by...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/Hanukkah#Hanukkah-Fire-Safety
I Went to Temple!
Catch your child being good! This social story praises children for going to temple. Such praise helps make going to temple a positive experience. This story also allows children and parents to review what...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#I-Went-to-Temple-
I Went to Temple!
Catch your child being good! This social story praises children for going to temple. Such praise helps make going to temple a positive experience. This story also allows children and parents to review what...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#I-Went-to-Temple-
Why People Apologize
Yom Kippur is a perfect time to review the important social skill of apologizing. This social story explains when to apologize, how to apologize, and how apologizing makes people feel better.
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#Why-People-Apologize
How to Accept an Apology
This document presents three steps of accepting an apology accompanied by simple boardmaker illustration. It is can be used for Yom Kippur or any time during the year. This document accompanies our social...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#How-to-Accept-an-Apology
How to Apologize
This document presents three steps of making an apology accompanied by simple boardmaker illustration. It is can be used for Yom Kippur or any time during the year. This document accompanies our social story...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#How-to-Apologize
How People Pray
This story describes the different ways people say prayers: standing up, sitting down, singing, talking, whispering. It also reassures children that the Rabbi will usually give instructions about how to say a...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#How-People-Pray
Blowing the Shofar
This story explains what the shofar is and describes the different kinds of shofar blasts. This story is helpful for children who are anxious about going to temple because it lets them know what to expect. It...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#Blowing-the-Shofar
We Go To Temple on Yom Kippur
This story briefly introduces the holiday of Yom Kippur and explains that people go to temple on Yom Kippur. This can be used as an introduction to almost any of the Yom Kippur Social Stories.
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#We-Go-To-Temple-on-Yom-Kippur
My Parents May Fast on Yom Kippur
This story describes what fasting means and why people fast on Yom Kippur. It also explains that people who fast might be tired and need a chance to rest. This story is helpful for children who are anxious...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#My-Parents-May-Fast-on-Yom-Kippur
Children Do Not Fast on Yom Kippur
This story explains why children do not fast on Yom Kippur and gives suggestions about other ways children can observe the holiday. This story is useful for children who might want to fast like their...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#Children-Do-Not-Fast-on-Yom-Kippur
People Wear Special Clothes on Yom Kippur
This story describes the nice clothes that people wear to temple. It also describes some of the special clothes that they may see people wearing on Yom Kippur, such as kittels and sneakers. This story will be...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#People-Wear-Special-Clothes-on-Yom-Kippur
How People Behave in Temple
This story briefly explains that people in temple need to stay in their seats and have quiet voices. Clearly outlining the behavior that is expected in temple is helpful to children with disabilities. In...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#How-People-Behave-in-Temple
What are Prayers?
This story explains that we talk to God by praying and explains why some prayers are in Hebrew. By explaining why we pray, this story may make saying prayers a more meaningful activity for children....
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#What-are-Prayers-
How People Pray
This story describes the different ways people say prayers: standing up, sitting down, singing, talking, whispering. It also reassures children that the Rabbi will usually give instructions about how to say a...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#How-People-Pray
The Torah Service
This story describes the Torah service. This story can be used to prepare children to participate by touching the Torah during the procession. This story is helpful for children who are anxious about going to...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#The-Torah-Service
Things I Can Do During a Long Service
Sitting through High Holiday services can be a challenge for anyone! This story suggests some appropriate activities to keep children from becoming bored during a long service. Fill-in-the-blanks encourage...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#Things-I-Can-Do-During-a-Long-Service
Things I Can Do During a Long Service
Sitting through High Holiday services can be a challenge for anyone! This story suggests some appropriate activities to keep children from becoming bored during a long service. Fill-in-the-blanks encourage...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#Things-I-Can-Do-During-a-Long-Service
We Go To Temple on Rosh Hashanah
This story briefly introduces the holiday of Rosh Hashanah and explains that people go to temple on Rosh Hashanah. This can be used as an introduction to almost any of the Rosh Hashanah Social...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#We-Go-To-Temple-on-Rosh-Hashanah
People Wear Special Clothes to Temple
This story describes the nice clothes that people wear to temple. It also explains that people in temple wear kippot and tallitot. This story will be helpful for children who may be anxious about a change in...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#People-Wear-Special-Clothes-to-Temple
How People Behave in Temple
This story briefly explains that people in temple need to stay in their seats and have quiet voices. Clearly outlining the behavior that is expected in temple is helpful to children with disabilities. In...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#How-People-Behave-in-Temple
What are Prayers?
This story explains that we talk to God by praying and explains why some prayers are in Hebrew. By explaining why we pray, this story may make saying prayers a more meaningful activity for children.
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#What-are-Prayers-
What "Breaking the Fast" Means
This story explains the meaning of the phrase "breaking the fast." This story is helpful for children on the autism spectrum who sometimes have trouble understanding figurative language.
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#What--Breaking-the-Fast--Means
What to Think and Do If the Shofar Sounds Too Loud
Many children with disabilities are sensitive to loud noises. This story reassures children that loud noises are safe. It also gives children useful suggestions about what to do if the noise makes them feel...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#What-to-Think-and-Do-If-the-Shofar-Sounds-Too-Loud
People Say Shanah Tovah on Rosh Hashanah
This story describes how people greet each other at temple and explains the meaning of the Hebrew phrase "Shanah Tovah," which means "have a good year." This story is useful for children who want to practice...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#People-Say-Shanah-Tovah-on-Rosh-Hashanah
The Torah Service
This story describes the Torah service. This story can be used to prepare children to participate by touching the Torah during the procession. This story is helpful for children who are anxious about going to...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#The-Torah-Service
People Say Have an Easy Fast on Yom Kippur
This story describes how people greet each other at temple and explains why people often greet each other with the phrase: "Have an easy fast." This story is useful for children who want to practice their...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#People-Say-Have-an-Easy-Fast-on-Yom-Kippur
Thanksgiving Mad Libs
Fill in the blanks with your own words or with the choices provided to create a funny version of the Thanksgiving story. There is an option to either write in the words or cut and paste. An explanation of why...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/Thanksgivukkah#Thanksgiving-Mad-Libs
Hanukkah Story Mad Lib
Fill in the blanks with your own words or withthe choices provided for a funny version fo the Hanukkah story. There is an option to either write in the words or cut and paste them. An explanation of why it is...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/Thanksgivukkah#Hanukkah-Story-Mad-Lib
The Passover Story
The Passover story presented in simple, kid-friendly language.
The Passover Story in Boardmaker Symbols
The Passover story presented in simple, kid-friendly language with clear visual supports.
https://jgateways.org/Resources/Passover#The-Passover-Story-in-Boardmaker-Symbols
The Passover Story in Boardmaker Symbols (Abridged)
The abridged version of the Passover story presented in simple, kid-friendly language with clear visual supports....
https://jgateways.org/Resources/Passover#The-Passover-Story-in-Boardmaker-Symbols--Abridged-
The Purim Story
Download Gateways' version of the Purim Story, written for young children.
"This is Esther and her Uncle Mordechai. Esther and Mordechai are Jewish. They lived in a land called Persia many many years...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/Purim-Resources#The-Purim-Story
The Purim Story (simplified language)
Download Gateways' version of the Purim story, written for young children in simplified language.
"Long ago, Esther and Mordechai lived in Persia. Esther and Mordechai were Jewish.
King Achashverosh was king...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/Purim-Resources#The-Purim-Story--simplified-language-
The First Bat Mitzvah in America
Read the story of Judith Kaplan, the first woman to have a Bat-Mitzvah in America! This story emphasizes themes of bravery and pride. It also highlights the differences between the first Bat-Mitzvah and...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/Bnei_Mitzvah#The-First-Bat-Mitzvah-in-America
The First Bat Mitzvah in America Worksheet
This reading comprehension packet accompanies our story of the first Bat-Mitzvah in America. Students are prompted to review the main points of the story through illustrated multiple-choice questions. This...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/Bnei_Mitzvah#The-First-Bat-Mitzvah-in-America-Worksheet
We Use Birthday Candles and Hanukkah Candles in Different Ways
Children can sometimes confuse Hanukkah candles and birthday candles. We put birthday candles in a cake, sing "Happy Birthday," and then blow the candles out. But Hanukkah candles go in a menorah, then we...
The Temple Book
Let's go to temple! This story helps prepare children for a trip to temple by telling them what events to expect, naming the people and items they will see, and explaining what behavior is expected of them....
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#The-Temple-Book
The Temple Book
Let's go to temple! This story helps prepare children for a trip to temple by telling them what events to expect, naming the people and items they will see, and explaining what behavior is expected of them....
Gateways' Seven Strategies for a Successful Seder for All Learners
Category: Educational Practices
https://jgateways.org/Blog/Gateways-Seven-Strategies-for-a-Successful-Seder-for-All-Learners
How to Make Your Seder More Inclusive
https://jgateways.org/Blog/How-to-Make-Your-Seder-More-Inclusive
I Am Nessa
Category: Reflections & Perspectives
https://jgateways.org/Blog/I-Am-Nessa-Part-1-Introducing-Nessa
Investing in Disability Awareness Education
https://jgateways.org/Blog/Investing-in-Disability-Awareness-Education
The Impact of Ambassadors for Inclusion in Boston-Area Day Schools
https://jgateways.org/Blog/The-Impact-of-Ambassadors-for-Inclusion-in-the-Day-Schools
The Education of Gateways' Arlene Remz
https://jgateways.org/Blog/The-Education-of-Gateways-Arlene-Remz
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