**Losing a tooth is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel surprising, uncomfortable, or even a little scary for young children. **This Losing a Tooth Social Story helps elementary students understand what happens when a tooth becomes loose, falls out, and what to expect afterward, in a calm, reassuring, and child-friendly way.

Designed specifically for elementary students, this social story uses clear language and supportive visuals to explain the process of losing a tooth while promoting emotional regulation, confidence, and positive coping skills. It is ideal for classroom lessons, school counseling sessions, SEL instruction, or at-home support.

What This Social Story Covers:
What it means when a tooth becomes loose
What happens when a tooth falls out
Normal feelings children may experience (excitement, nervousness, curiosity)
Simple reassurance about bleeding, dental changes, and growing up
Optional traditions such as the Tooth Fairy
Encouraging language to build confidence and reduce anxiety

Perfect For:
Elementary classrooms (Grades K–3)
School counselors, psychologists, and social workers
SEL and social-emotional learning lessons
Students with anxiety or fear about dental changes
Autism, special education, and behavior support
Parents preparing children for losing a first tooth**

Why Teachers Love This Resource:
✔ Easy-to-understand, developmentally appropriate language
✔ Supports emotional awareness and coping skills
✔ Helps normalize a common childhood experience
✔ Great for whole-group, small-group, or individual instruction
✔ Printable and classroom-friendly

This Losing a Tooth Social Story supports children through a common life transition while encouraging calm thinking, self-confidence, and emotional understanding—making it a valuable addition to any SEL toolkit.

What You Will Receive:
1 high-quality colour PDF file
8.5"x11" in size
15 pages

How to Use:

1. After uploading product, save file to your device
2. Print either at home, or via local print provider or online print service
3. Bind, laminate, or place in duotang to use with your students
4. Alternatively, display the lesson electronically/on-screen by opening the PDF and choosing full-screen/presentation mode.

Personal Note:
Should you require a different file format or size, let us know and we can do this for you.

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