Social Sam – Version 2

• Social Sam is an Australian-made resource designed to promote pragmatic language, self-regulation, and social understanding in young children aged approximately 4-7 years.

  With 42 illustrated social stories, this resource helps children develop:

  ✔ Social understanding – Considering others’ perspectives, observing consequences and outcomes of Sam’s behaviours, words and actions

  ✔ Self-regulation strategies – Learning about ways to manage emotions and behaviors

  ✔ Self-reflection – Connecting learning to real-life experiences

  ✔ Self-efficacy – Building confidence in navigating social situations

  What’s New in Version 2?

  Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach – Emphasizes social motivation and understanding rather than rigid “rules” (e.g., reduced focus on eye contact).

  More Inclusive & Engaging Stories – New characters and relatable scenarios.

  Flexible Format – Can be used on interactive whiteboards, tablets, laptops, Smart TVs, or printed as booklets.

  Adaptable for Individual & Group Learning – Suitable for whole-class teaching, small groups, or one-on-one sessions.

  Pragmatic Profiler Tool – Supports educators in setting individual social goals for students based on their unique abilities and comfort levels.

  Social Sam is ideal for teachers and therapists looking for an engaging, evidence-informed resource to support all children in developing essential social understanding whether in the classroom or therapy setting.

  Social Sam Version 2 includes:

  ✔ Pragmatic language skills – Understanding the language used in social exchanges

  • a manual
  • 42 illustrated “stories”
  • 24 cue cards to use in teaching and transfer
  • a social glossary
  • a pragmatic checklist and profiler to direct individual learning goals
  • cut-out characters
  • goal sheets
  • certificate template
  • video clips to use with the Becoming Calm strategy

The stories are arranged in sections:

FOUNDATIONS

1. What is a Friend?
2. Being Friendly
3. Favourite Things
4. Different From Me (Feeling, Liking, Knowing, Thinking)
5. How Would I Feel?
6. Noticing Feelings
7. Thinking and Saying (and sometimes not saying!)

PLAY SKILLS

1. Asking to Join Play
2. Taking Turns
3. Asking Someone to Play with Me
4. Being Bossy
5. Losing
6. Sharing (Toys)
7. Silly Play

RELATING TO OTHERS

1. Helping Others
2. When Someone is Upset
3. When Someone Annoys
4. When I Annoy Someone (Understanding Personal Boundaries)
5. Accidents Happen (When I Hurt Others)
6. Getting Hurt (by Accident)
7. I’m In Charge Of Me (Getting upset by others breaking rules)

SELF-HELP

1. Becoming Calm
2. Asking for Help
3. Trying
4. Needing Time Out
5. Not Understanding

SOCIAL NORMS

1. Getting Someone’s Attention
2. Saying Hello
3. Interrupting
4. Close and Far  – Distance
5. Soft and Loud –  Voice

SCHOOL SPECIFIC

1. Getting the teacher’s attention
2. Listening to the teacher
3. Show n Tell

CONVERSATIONS

1. Conversations
2. Introducing a Topic
3. Talking About Favourite Things
4. Including Important Information
5. I’m Not Interested!
6. Changing a Topic
7. Giving Others a Turn at Talking
8. Finishing a Conversation

BONUS

1. Birthdays

LICENSING AND COPYRIGHT

•A Single-User Licence ($125) permits one teacher or therapist to download and use the resource with their own clients or students in direct teaching or practice.

•A Whole Clinic/Whole School Licence ($325) allows up to five teachers or therapists working in the same geographical location to download and use the resource.

This resource is registered with Copyright Australia. Please respect copyright conditions—copying or forwarding the resource to an unregistered party is not permitted.

To register your purchase and gain access to Social Sam’s bonus materials, email Pelican Talk with your name, email address, and registration number.