It’s Fun to Go on

Vacation!!!

Sensory/Social Stories For Enjoyment Of Life Events

And Activities

K.I.D.S. Therapy Associates, Inc.

It’s fun to go on vacation!!!

When I go on vacation, first I have to pack a suitcase with

my clothes, shoes, and toothbrush.

Sometimes I bring a few of my favorite toys.

Sometimes when I go on vacation we go far away.

When we go far away sometimes we fly in an airplane.

Airplanes can be very loud, but when I wear ear plugs or

ear phones my ears don’t hurt. It is fun to look out the

windows to see the clouds and the water below.

Sometimes when I go on vacation, my family drives in a

car for a long time. My family makes regular stops so we

can stretch our legs, use the bathroom, and get a snack.

I like to bring games and toys in the car to help the time

go by. One game that I like to play with my family is “I

Spy”.

Sometimes when I go on vacation I ride in a train. Trains

can feel shaky when they go over train tracks so I take

my favorite toy with me to feel better. I also like to walk

up and down the aisles to look out the windows.

Sometimes trains go by water, through mountains, and

through the woods.

Sometimes when I go on vacation my family rides on a

cruise ship. Cruise ships can feel bumpy at times if there

are waves in the ocean. Sometimes the ship stops at a

dock and I can get off to look around the town. When

the cruise ship is ready to leave the driver blows a horn.

When I go on vacation sometimes I sleep in a bed or on a

couch that turns into a bed. Sometimes the bed feels

different from my bed at home. If I have room in my

suitcase I bring my own small blanket or pillow to help

me feel comfortable like in my bed at home.

When I am on vacation I eat at many restaurants. My

family and I like to try new foods. If the food looks

different I can smell it or touch it to see if I want to taste

it.

If don’t like the food, I am expected to keep the food on

my plate and eat something I do like. It is expected that I

wait for my family to finish eating before I get up.

One thing that helps me practice my handwriting when I

am on vacation is writing in a journal. I like to write about

all the adventures my family goes on so I can read it

when I get home and remember exactly what we did and

what I liked the best!

When I go on vacation, I am usually allowed to find one

or two souvenirs to bring home with me. These are

special things that remind me of the vacation when I get

home. Sometimes I like to buy T-shirts with a picture of

the place we visited, and sometimes I like to buy a small

toy that has a special meaning to the place we visited.

Some vacations are short and some are long. I like going

on vacation and spending time with my family and

friends. It is fun to see new places, try new activities, and

new foods! When I get home, sometimes I think about

where we should go on our next vacation! It’s fun to go

on vacation!

Sensory Story by Karyn Johnson-Fernandez, MOT, OTR/L, K.I.D.S Therapy Associates, Inc