Using the Bathroom at Preschool
Aisha learns the steps for using the bathroom independently at preschool, with support from her teacher Ms. Rodriguez. This story helps her understand the routine and build confidence.
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My name is Aisha. I go to preschool with Ms. Rodriguez. Today, Ms. Rodriguez showed me something new. I can use the bathroom all by myself!
First, I need to pull down my pants. Ms. Rodriguez shows me how. I can do this part all by myself!
Next, I climb up on the step stool. The step stool helps me reach the toilet. I sit down carefully.
When I am done, I use toilet paper. I pull off a little bit of paper because using too much wastes it.
Now I flush the toilet. I push the button and listen to the water. The water goes down so the bathroom stays clean!
Next, I pull my pants back up. I step down from the step stool carefully. Ms. Rodriguez is right here to help if I need her.
Now I go to the sink. I stand on the step stool again so I can reach the water. I wash my hands with soap because soap removes germs that could make me sick!
I rub my hands together with the soap. I count slowly to 10, saying each number out loud while I wash. The bubbles help wash away the germs so my hands stay clean and healthy!
I rinse my hands under the water. All the bubbles wash away. Now my hands are clean! I dry them on the towel.
I did it! I used the bathroom all by myself. Ms. Rodriguez gives me a big smile. Now I can go back to play with my dinosaur toys!
Social Story Methodology
Why This Story Works
Bathroom independence at preschool combines a predictable sequence of discrete steps with sensory anchors—the step stool, the button to push, the sound of water—that help children with autism and sensory processing differences understand what comes next. Carol Gray's approach of pairing "I" statements with concrete, observable actions (pulling down pants, climbing the stool, pushing the button) gives children a clear internal script they can replay independently, reducing anxiety about an unfamiliar bathroom environment away from home.
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Ways to Use This Story
Visit the Preschool Bathroom Together First
Take Photos of Your Child's Bathroom at Home
Practice the Flush Sound Before School Starts
Celebrate the Step Stool as a Success Tool
Create a Checklist Your Child Can See at School
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