Riding the bus: a free social story for kids (printable + read-aloud)
Some days I ride the bus.
The bus takes me to school.
The story
Page 1
Some days I ride the bus.
The bus takes me to school.
Page 2
I wait at the bus stop with a grown-up.
I stand back from the road while I wait.
Page 3
When the bus stops, I climb the steps.
I hold on to the rail.
Page 4
I sit down in my seat.
I stay in my seat while the bus is moving.
Page 5
If the bus has seatbelts, I buckle up.
Click!
Page 6
The bus can be loud.
I can wear my headphones or look out of the window.
Page 7
When the bus gets to school, I wait for it to stop.
Then I get off and walk inside.
Page 8
Riding the bus is part of my day.
I know what will happen.
When to use this story
Read it in the days before your child starts riding the bus, and again after a change like a new driver or route. Visiting the stop and watching the bus go by can help too.
Tips
- 1Add a photo of your child's real bus stop and, if you can, the bus or the driver.
- 2Ask whether your child can sit in the same seat each day.
- 3Pack headphones or a small comfort object for the ride.