a 5 year old boy with medium skin tone and brown curly hair and brown eyes. Finn talks to his friend Honey (a golden cocker spaniel puppy) about starting school soon, what to expect, the types of things he will be learning to do when he goes to school like writing and sport and playing and making friends. He talks to Honey the dog about practicing all of these things at home so that he will be ready when he starts school in a few weeks.  Honey listens and is cute and cheeky throughout. Write it as a social story for helping children with disabilities prepare for what to expect at school.

Honey and Finn - Starting school adventure

Finn sitting on the floor, talking to Honey, a golden retriever puppy, with a school bag in the background

Finn was a little boy who was very excited. He had a best friend named Honey, a playful puppy. They did everything together. Soon, Finn would be starting school. He wanted to talk to Honey about it.

Meeting Honey and Finn

Honey wagging her tail happily while Finn talks to her in a sunny backyard

One sunny morning, Finn sat down with Honey. 'Honey, I'm going to school soon,' he said. Honey wagged her tail happily. 'I will learn so many new things!' Finn continued. Honey barked in agreement.

Talking About School

Finn writing his name on paper with Honey watching closely, head tilted to one side

Finn picked up a pencil and some paper. 'Let's practice writing, Honey,' he said. He carefully wrote his name. Honey watched closely, her head tilted to one side. 'I'm getting better!' Finn exclaimed.

Learning to Write

Finn kicking a ball while Honey chases it in a yard, both looking joyful

Finn and Honey went outside to play. 'We'll have sports at school too,' Finn told Honey. He kicked a ball and Honey chased it. They ran around the yard, laughing and barking. 'This is so much fun!' said Finn.

Playing Sports

Finn laughing as Honey licks his face, both sitting in a garden

'I'll make new friends at school,' Finn said to Honey. Honey licked Finn's face, making him giggle. 'I hope they're as nice as you,' Finn added. Honey barked happily. Finn felt excited about meeting new friends.

Making Friends

Finn reading a book out loud with Honey sitting beside him, wagging her tail

Finn sat down with a book. 'We need to practice listening, Honey,' he said. He read the story out loud while Honey listened. 'Good job, Honey!' Finn praised. Honey wagged her tail in delight.

Practicing Listening

Finn packing a small backpack while Honey sniffs it curiously

Finn and Honey packed a small backpack. 'I'll take my lunch and some books,' Finn said. Honey sniffed the backpack curiously. 'And I'll bring a picture of you,' Finn added. Honey barked excitedly.

Getting Ready

Finn hugging Honey tightly with a school in the background

The big day arrived. Finn hugged Honey tightly. 'I'll miss you, but I'll tell you everything when I get home,' he promised. Honey licked his face with a happy bark. Finn walked to school, feeling brave and ready.