“Lily’s First Loose Tooth” is a free, printable children’s social story that helps young children understand and cope with life changes in a calm, positive way. When Lily discovers her first loose tooth, she feels worried and unsure — but with her mum’s reassurance and a magical visit from the Tooth Fairy, she learns that growing up can be exciting, not scary.
This heart-warming story supports emotional development, resilience, and reassurance for children who experience anxiety or fear around new or unfamiliar situations. Through Lily’s gentle journey, children learn that change is a natural part of growing and that support and love help make it easier.
Why this resource is helpful:
Offers a child-friendly way to talk about growing up and facing small changes
Supports emotional literacy by exploring feelings like worry, curiosity, and pride
Encourages positive coping skills for dealing with change and uncertainty
Ideal as part of direct work with children in social work, therapy, or early years settings
Helps adults open up conversations about feelings, growth, and new experiences
Perfect for use in:
Social work visits and life story work – supporting the voice of the child
Classrooms and early years settings – PSHE or emotional wellbeing lessons
Therapy and counselling – exploring worries and transitions through story
At home – helping parents reassure and comfort children during developmental changes
Beautifully written and illustrated, this downloadable story promotes understanding, empathy, and emotional confidence, showing children that even when things change, they can handle it — with support, love, and a little bit of magic.
This is a gentle and reassuring social story for children about change, growing up, and finding confidence through life’s small transitions. Perfect for parents, teachers, therapists, and social workers.
