The story
Read it aloud together, one card at a time. Point to the pictures and let your child read the last card.
We are going on a trip by plane. First we go to the airport. It is big and busy.
Our big bags get a label. They travel under the plane, and we get them back at the end.
At security, my small bag goes through a machine. I walk through a special door and listen to the officer.
We wait at the gate. I can have a snack, use the toilet or play a quiet game.
On the plane, I find my seat and fasten my seatbelt. Click!
The engines get loud and the plane goes fast, then up into the sky.
My ears might feel funny. I can swallow, sip water or chew.
During the flight, I can watch, draw or listen with headphones. Sometimes it feels a bit bumpy, like a car on a bumpy road.
When we land, we wait for our turn to get off and collect our bags. We are there!
My calm plan
Pick one or two before the day, and practise them at home.
- 🎧 Headphones on
- 💧 Sip and swallow
- 🧸 Hold my toy
- 🗺️ Check the map
Free printable social story from calalunakids.com/social-stories/going-on-a-plane/