Everyday Problems
You forgot your lunch at home. What could you do?
Contact a parent or ask school staff for help getting food.
Your friend is talking too quietly. What could you say?
Could you speak a little louder, please?
You forget to bring your homework to school. What could happen?
You may get a bad grade or lose points.
You cannot find a pencil. What could you do?
Borrow one or ask your teacher for one.
You are on the school bus, and someone is playing music too loudly near you. What could you say?
Could you turn the volume down? It's a little too loud for me.
Someone borrows your phone without asking. What could you say?
Please ask me before using my phone
You yell at your friend during an argument. What could happen?
Your friend may become upset
You miss the school bus. What could you do?
Contact a parent or trusted adult to arrange transportation.
You spill water on your shirt before leaving the house. What could you do?
Change your shirt or dry the wet area.
You are at a restaurant, and your order is incorrect. What could you say to the worker?
Excuse me, I think I received the wrong order. Could you help me?
You wait until the last minute to study for a test. What could happen?
You may not have enough time to prepare.
Your laptop stops working while you are doing homework. What could you do?
Use another device or ask your teacher for another way to complete the assignment.
You are at lunch, and someone sits in your usual seat. What could you say?
Hey I usually sit here. Is this other seat taken?
You are feeling overwhelmed and need a break. What could you say?
I'm feeling overwhelmed. Could I take a short break?
You forget to set an alarm before going to bed. What could happen?
You might oversleep and be late.
Your friend cancels your plans. What else could you do?
Reschedule or make different plans.
Someone keeps talking over you when you try to share an idea. What could you say?
Can I have a turn to speak?
You disagree with a classmate's idea.What could you say?
That's a good idea, but I have a different suggestion.
You leave your water bottle open inside your backpack. What could happen?
Water could spill and get your books or belongings wet.
You accidentally damage something that belongs to your friend. What could you do?
Tell your friend what happened; apologize; offer to repair or replace it.