School Changes
Your teacher changes the seating chart. What should you do?
Accept the new seat and get ready to learn.
Your supervisor gives you a different job to do. What should you do?
Listen and ask questions if you need help.
Your plans with a friend get canceled. What can you do?
Feel disappointed, then choose another activity.
Name one healthy way to calm down when plans change.
Take deep breaths, count slowly, or use another calming strategy.
What does it mean to be flexible?
Being willing to adjust when plans or situations change.
Your class has a substitute teacher. What is a helpful response?
Listen to the substitute and follow directions.
You are asked to work with a different coworker. How should you respond?
Be respectful and work cooperatively.
Your favorite snack is not available. What is a flexible response?
Choose a different snack.
You feel angry because something changed. What should you do before reacting?
Pause, breathe, and think before speaking or acting.
True or false: Every change is bad.
False. Some changes can lead to new opportunities.
Your favorite activity is canceled. What can you do?
Use a coping strategy and try the new activity.
Your work schedule changes. What can you do?
Check the new schedule and ask for clarification.
It starts raining when you planned to go outside. What should you do?
Find an indoor activity or make a new plan.
You feel overwhelmed by an unexpected change. What can you say?
“I feel overwhelmed. Can you explain what is happening?”
Your first plan does not work. What should you do?
Think of another solution.
A group project partner is absent. What should you do?
Ask the teacher how to adjust the plan.
You make a mistake while learning a new task. What should you do?
Stay calm, ask for help, and try again.
The store is out of an item you need. What can you do?
Look for an alternative or try another store.
You are stuck thinking, “This is not fair!” What is a more helpful thought?
“I do not like this change, but I can work through it.”
Why is it helpful to ask questions when something changes?
Questions help you understand what to expect and what to do next.
A test is moved to an earlier day. How can you handle this change?
Stay calm, ask questions, and make a new study plan.
Your supervisor changes your usual routine during a busy shift. How can you handle it professionally?
Listen to the new directions, prioritize tasks, and ask what to do first if needed.
Your ride home is delayed. How can you handle this safely?
Stay in a safe place, contact a trusted person, and make a new plan.
You are so frustrated that you might yell or leave. What steps should you take?
Pause, use a coping strategy, ask for a break appropriately, and return when ready.
Your plans change at school, work, and home in the same week. What is a good strategy for handling all three?
Recognize your feelings, use coping tools, make a new plan, and ask for help when needed.