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Chores Social Story & Activities Packet for Daily Life Skills and Autism
$8
Helping children learn responsibility and independence at home or in the classroom can feel overwhelming. This Chores Social Story and Companion Activity Pack teaches children how to complete everyday household tasks while building confidence, independence, and life skills. Throughout the story, Ava and Eli learn that chores help keep their home clean and organized while also discovering that big tasks can be completed by breaking them into smaller steps.
Children also learn that it is okay to ask for help, take breaks, and work together to finish their responsibilities.
This resource was created by a former special educator and autism parent and is designed specifically for students who benefit from clear language, predictable routines, and visual supports.
What’s Included
1️⃣ Social Story Book
33 Pages
A gentle, easy-to-understand social story that teaches:
• What chores are
• Why chores are important
• How chores help families and classrooms
• How to complete tasks step-by-step
• How to ask for help when needed
• How to manage feelings of frustration or overwhelm
The story follows siblings Ava and Eli as they complete chores like:
• Cleaning up toys
• Carrying laundry
• Feeding pets
• Taking out the trash
• Clearing the table
Students also learn that working together makes chores easier and builds pride and independence.
2️⃣ Companion Activity Pack (found at the end of the social story)
18 Pages
The companion pack helps students apply the lessons from the story through engaging activities.
Activities include:
• Parent/Teacher guide
• My Chore Chart
• Weekly Chore Tracker
• Feelings reflection worksheet
• Chore identification activity
• Matching maze
• I Spy chores activity
• Chores vocabulary word search
• Coloring pages
• Reflection worksheet: “How I Help at Home”
• Chore Champion Award certificate
These activities reinforce:
• responsibility
• independence
• routine building
• emotional reflection
• task completion skills
Skills Addressed
This resource helps students develop:
• Life skills
• Daily living skills
• Responsibility
• Following directions
• Task completion
• Social emotional awareness
• Routine building
• Independence
IEP Goals This Resource May Support Life Skills Goals
Student will independently complete age-appropriate household or classroom tasks.
Functional Life Skills
Student will demonstrate responsibility for assigned daily routines.
Executive Function
Student will follow multi-step directions related to daily living tasks.
Social Skills
Student will demonstrate cooperative helping behaviors.
Emotional Regulation
Student will identify and express feelings related to completing tasks.
Communication
Student will answer comprehension questions related to daily routines.
Who This Resource Is For
Perfect for:
• Autism classrooms
• Special education classrooms
• Life skills classrooms
• Occupational therapy sessions
• Speech therapy sessions
• Early elementary classrooms
• Home routines
This resource is especially helpful for students who benefit from:
• visual supports
• structured routines
• step-by-step instruction
File Type
This is a digital download.
You will receive COMBINED:
• Printable Social Story PDF (33 pages)
• Printable Activity Pack PDF (18 pages)
Teachers often place the pages into:
• life skills binders
• social skills centers
• independent work stations
• classroom calm corners
Copyright
Adventures of Ava & Eli series © AvaHasAutism
All rights reserved.
This resource includes symbols from Boardmaker® Picture Communication Symbols (PCS).
Boardmaker PCS © Tobii Dynavox, LLC. Used with permission.
Format
PDF
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Ava Has Autism was built from lived experience, professional training, and a deep belief that every child deserves to be understood.
When my daughter Ava needed tools that truly supported her communication, emotional growth, and daily independence, I began creating structured visual supports, social stories, and communication systems that worked in our real life — not just on paper.
As a former special education educator and autism mom, I design resources that are clear, step-by-step, and emotionally supportive for children with autism and diverse learning needs. Every tool is created with both the child and the adult in mind — helping children communicate, build confidence, and gain independence, while giving parents and teachers practical, easy-to-use support.
Today, Ava Has Autism has grown into more than just a store. It is a complete support system for families and educators, including:
• Practical communication boards and visual supports• Social stories and activity-based learning tools• Published children’s books available on Amazon• Educational blog content designed to guide and empower
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