 | I Use Crayons For Colouring | At School |
Goal :
 | To make the student aware that the crayons are used only for colouring. |
Objectives :
 | The student will: 1. learn to regulate themselves and choose a suitable alternative for chewing and biting; 2. remember to keep the crayons back in their place after using them; 3. learn to use others’ crayons with their permission; 4. learn to express their sensory needs appropriately; 5. be aware that biting crayons is harmful to health; 6. understand the right way of using crayons. |
Social Narrative – I use crayons for colouring
A social narrative is a tool used to help individuals with special needs, particularly those on the autism spectrum, better understand social situations and how to appropriately respond to them. Here is a social narrative about using crayons only for colouring. The student has the habit of putting crayons inside the mouth due to sensory issues.
To make the student understand that crayon is for colouring and he/she should not bite them, here are the narratives in different formats. Please click, download and print them to use them effectively. The video can be watched online.
1. The Social Narrative – I use crayons for colouring
2. Video with audio narration of the Social Narrative
3. Social Narrative with Indian Sign Language assistance
4. Cue Cards – Quick reminder easy to carry pocket size cards
5. Picture Cards – Images of key elements from the Social
6. Poster – Social Narrative in a Poster format
7. Power Scripts – Power Scripts in card and poster format
8. Power Voice – Downloadable and easy to use audio version of the Power Script
 | I always keep things in their place after using them – Click Here I am capable of using crayons safely – Click Here I can learn how to use my things properly – Click Here It is okay to ask my teacher for help getting things I can chew – Click Here It is okay to use others’ things only after getting their permission – Click Here When I am given a new object, I can learn how to use it in the right way to complete my task – Click Here Power Voice – Male I am capable of using crayons safely – Click Here I can learn how to use my things properly – Click Here It is okay to ask my teacher for help getting things I can chew – Click Here It is okay to use others’ things only after getting their permission – Click Here When I am given a new object, I can learn how to use it in the right way to complete my task(1) – Click Here When I am given a new object, I can learn how to use it in the right way to complete my task – Click Here |
9. K.I.S.S. Cards (Key and Important Simple Strategies cards) – Dos and Don’ts related to the Narrative
10. Communication Cards
11. SETUP Scripts (Self-Expression Through Use of Picture) – A story in the form of comic strip based on the narrative
12. Audiobook – Mobile/Tablet friendly audio narration of Social Narrative
| Source and Attribution of images All images used in the above Assets and Aids are originally created. |
| This digital material has been developed by the Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini Inclusive Education Project, a unit of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Prasanthi Nilayam, as a collaborative offering in the service of our nation. |