Using the potty: a free social story for kids (printable + read-aloud)
When I need a wee or a poo, I go to the potty.
My body tells me when it is time.
The story
Page 1
When I need a wee or a poo, I go to the potty.
My body tells me when it is time.
Page 2
I pull my pants down.
A grown-up can help me if I need help.
Page 3
I sit on the potty.
I can sit and wait. It is okay if it takes a little while.
Page 4
The wee or poo goes in the potty.
That is where it goes.
Page 5
I wipe with toilet paper.
Then the paper goes in the toilet.
Page 6
I pull my pants up and flush.
The flush can be loud. I can cover my ears if I want to.
Page 7
I wash my hands with soap and water.
Then I dry them on the towel.
Page 8
I used the potty!
Sometimes accidents happen. That is okay. Next time I can try again.
When to use this story
Read it daily while your child is learning to use the potty, at a calm time such as after breakfast. It describes each step in order, so the routine becomes familiar before it's needed.
Tips
- 1Use your family's words: change potty to toilet, or wee to pee, so the story matches what your child hears.
- 2Add a photo of your own bathroom and your child's potty on the first page.
- 3Pair it with the potty visual schedule by the toilet, so the story and the steps match.