Taking Turns in Conversation Social Story – Teach Turn-Taking the Visual Way

Struggling with conversation turn taking in your classroom or small group sessions? This Taking Turns in Conversation Social Story is a gentle, effective way to explicitly teach students how to take turns when speaking and listening.

Perfect for early years learners or students with additional support needs, this resource clearly explains how to participate in a respectful conversation—and why turn-taking matters in building friendships and communication skills.

How to Teach Turn Taking in Conversation with Visual Support

Using a calm, step-by-step narrative and conversation turn taking visuals, this social story helps children understand:

• When it’s their turn to talk
• When and how to listen while others are speaking
• Visual cues and body language during a conversation
• Why taking turns helps everyone feel heard and respected

Includes real photos to support understanding – These realistic images offer relatable scenarios that reinforce learning and make abstract social concepts more concrete for visual learners.

Build Better Social Communication with This Conversation Turn Taking Visual Story

• Supports students who need guidance in social settings
• Breaks down the back-and-forth nature of conversation into clear steps
• Ideal for use during morning meetings, SEL instruction, or social skills groups
• Great for one-on-one, small group, or classroom display
• A useful tool for speech therapists, special education teachers, and aides

Whether you’re looking for a simple way to teach conversation turn taking or need a conversation turn taking visual to guide your students through tricky social moments, this social story is a must-have.

Download this Taking Turns in Conversation Social Story Today

Download the Taking Turns in Conversation Social Story today and help your students build stronger, more respectful communication skills—one turn at a time.

Use the dropdown menu to download the easy to use PDF or the editable Google Slide version.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and a Teach Starter Collaborator.

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