I Can Handle Loud Noises Social Skills Story Narrative Coping Skills

⭐ Perfect for sensitive listeners, autism, preschool, kindergarten, and special education classrooms.

Help students who struggle with loud sounds feel safe, calm, and prepared with this hearing loud noises social skills story. This easy-to-understand resource teaches coping strategies step-by-step using simple language and clear visuals, just like the examples shown in the preview (see pages 7–12 in the included PDF).

Whether it’s fire drills, school bells, cafeteria noise, or unexpected loud sounds, this story supports children who feel startled, scared, or overwhelmed.

This noise sensitivity story helps students understand what loud noises are, why they happen, and what they can do to stay regulated. Each page walks them through real-life school scenarios, including covering their ears, using headphones, taking deep breaths, asking for help, and returning to their activity once the noise has stopped (shown on pages 9–12).

What’s Included

✔ A full-color version of the social skills story

✔ A black-and-white student version for printing or coloring

✔ Calm visuals showing students listening, covering ears, using headphones, and self-regulation (pages 7–12)

✔ Easy, predictable text perfect for early readers

✔ Ideal for whole-group lessons, morning meetings, counseling groups, SEL time, or individual support plans

How This Social Skills Story Helps

This resource is designed for learners who experience:

• noise sensitivity

• anxiety around loud sounds

• startle responses during fire drills

• difficulty staying calm when the environment gets noisy

• auditory overwhelm in hallways, assemblies, lunchrooms, buses, or playgrounds

Students learn:

• Loud noises are temporary

• Many people feel startled

• They can use coping tools like covering ears, breathing deeply, or using headphones

• They can ask an adult for help when needed

• They can return to their activity when it becomes quiet again

Perfect For:

✓ Autism support

✓ Special education

✓ Preschool and kindergarten

✓ Emotional regulation

✓ Counseling sessions

✓ Classroom behavior plans

✓ Calm-down corner

✓ Fire drill preparation

✓ Sensory processing goals