Teach perseverance, flexible thinking, and “I can do hard things” with these structured perseverance activities for kids, designed for autism, special education, and early learners.

This flexible thinking social story helps students learn to try, keep trying, and ask for help using simple language, clear examples, and interactive supports. Ideal for social emotional learning activities autism classrooms, behavior support, and daily SEL instruction.

⭐ What’s Included:

Digital Versions

• Boom Cards™
• Google Slides™
• TpT Easel™
• YouTube read-aloud

Print (135-page PDF)

• 3 social story versions:
  • Rhyming (simple + repetitive)
  • Main teaching story (explicit instruction)
  • Three Little Pigs connection
• Color, black & white, and mini take-home books

Supports & Activities

• 2 token boards
• “I Can Do Hard Things” badge
• 8 coloring pages
• 3 pages Boardmaker™ communication icons

⭐ Skills Targeted:

• Perseverance (trying hard, not giving up)
• Flexible thinking
• Asking for help appropriately
• Learning from mistakes
• Independence and confidence

This resource supports IEP goals, behavior plans, and pairs well with self control worksheets, social skills instruction, and other SEL resources.

⭐ Perfect For:

• Social skills small group
• Autism classrooms
• Special education settings
• ABA therapy and early intervention
• Preschool and kindergarten

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❗ This is a digital download product only. No physical media will be sent to you. Remember, please don’t share these links with anyone! Thanks for respecting my work!

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For Boom™ products

To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge). Apps are available for modern Android, iPads, iPhones, and Kindle Fires. For security and privacy, adults must have an account to use and assign Boom Cards. You will be able to assign the Boom Cards you are buying with “Fast Pins,” (a form of play that gives instant feedback to students for self-grading Boom Cards). For assignment options that report student progress back to you, you will need to purchase a subscription. If you are new to Boom, you will be offered a free trial. Read here for details: http://bit.ly/BoomTrial.

For Google™ products

• You’ll need a Google account to access these resources. Your students will need accounts as well if you’re assigning activities.
• After clicking the link, select “Make a copy” to add the file to your Google Drive.
• If your school restricts access, use a personal Google account to access the file and share it with your school account.

⚠️️IMPORTANT  :   The purchase of this resource gives the buyer permission to download and copy for single classroom or family use only. Electronic distribution is also limited to single use. Copying for other parents, teachers, school-wide use, or for school systems is only allowed with the purchase of additional licenses. Contact me at audra@abainschool.com for additional licenses at a discounted rate. Thank you for respecting my work.

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