Communication Practice
What do you say when you want to ask for help with something?
Can you help me?
What did you do on Monday?
Look at your visual calendar!
If you’re feeling sad, what emoji would you pick?
Sad face.
What should you do first in a mindfulness breathing exercise?
Breathe in slowly.
What is one thing you want to add to your calendar for next week?
Share one thing.
If you want to play a game with a friend, what should you say?
Can I play with you?
What activity did we do last time that helped you relax?
Mindfulness breathing
If you’re feeling excited, what might you say?
I feel excited because ___.
When you are grounding with your senses, what do you look for first?
Look for five things you can see.
What would you like to do more of next week?
Share your own response.
What is a simple way to tell someone how you feel when you are happy?
I feel happy because ___.
What did you want to add to your calendar for next week?
How do you show you are feeling frustrated?
Show a gesture or say, “I feel frustrated because ___.
What can you touch to help you stay calm during mindfulness?
Something soft or smooth.
If you feel upset next week, what can you do?
I can practice my breathing” or “I can ask for help.
When you need a break, what would you say to your mom or dad?
I need a break.
Can you remember something we did a while ago that made you feel happy?
Try to remember something fun from past sessions.
If you are happy, what would you say to show it?
I feel happy because ___.
How long do we breathe in and out during mindfulness?
For 4 seconds in, 4 seconds hold, 4 seconds out.
What is something you want to try next week for mindfulness?
I want to try a new breathing exercise.
What can you say when you need something to drink?
Can I have some water, please?
What did you do last Thursday after school?
Look at your visual calendar!
Can you describe how you feel when you’re relaxed?
Calm, happy, peaceful
What should you say during a breathing exercise?
I am breathing in, I am breathing out.
What activity could you add that will make you feel happy?
Anything that brings joy, like drawing or playing with a pet.