Speaking Up
You feel cold in the classroom because the air conditioning is on too high. What could you say to the teacher?
ex. Can I put on my jacket, or could the air conditioning be turned down?
You forgot your homework at home, but it's due today. What should you do?
Tell the teacher what happened and ask if you can bring it tomorrow
You’re at the park, and you see someone fall off the swing and get hurt. Who should you tell?
A nearby adult, like a parent
You are in the middle of class but you are feeling hungry. What can you say?
A friend keeps asking to borrow your pencil, but you don’t want to lend it again. What could you say?
I’m sorry, but I need to keep my pencil with me today.
You don't understand the instructions for your math assignment. What could you do to get help?
ex. Raise my hand and ask the teacher to explain the instructions again
You’re sitting next to someone in class who keeps talking to you, and it’s distracting. What could you do?
Ask them politely to stop or raise your hand and let the teacher know
You’re in a store and can’t find your family. Who can you ask for help?
A store employee or security guard
You don’t understand a question on your assignmentand want help from your teacher. What could you say?
I’m having trouble with this question. Could you please explain it to me?
Someone in class keeps tapping your shoulder to get your attention, and it’s distracting. What could you say to let them know how you feel?
Please stop tapping me. It’s hard for me to focus.
Your friends are talking loudly while you're trying to do your work. What could you say to them?
Could you please talk more quietly? I'm trying to focus
Your lunchbox is missing, and you think you left it on your ride. What is the best way to solve this problem?
Tell a teacher
Someone is teasing you during recess, and it’s making you upset. Who can you talk to?
A teacher
A friend keeps interrupting you when you’re trying to work with your teacher. What could you say to them?
Can you I talk to you after I finish my work?
A classmate keeps trying to copy your work. How could you respond?
I don't like you copying my work. You should ask the teacher for help if you don't get it.
You’re having trouble with your computer during class, and your teacher seems busy helping other students. What’s the best way to speak up?
ex. Wait until the teacher is free and say, 'Excuse me, I need help.
A classmate takes your seat during a group activity. What could you do?
Politely ask them to move or find a different seat
You don’t understand a math problem on your homework. Who could help you?
Your teacher
You forgot to bring your lunch and need to ask someone for help. What could you say to a teacher?
I forgot my lunch today. Can you help me figure out what to do?
You built a giant Lego tower that took you a long time. Your friend comes in and says he's going to knock it over. What can you say?
Please don't knock it over. I worked really hard on this.
Your teacher asks a question during book club and you know the answer. How could you let your teacher know without shouting out?
Raise your hand
Ask for help or ask for a modification
You’re at a community event, like a fair or festival, and get separated from your group. Who should you ask for help?
An event staff member, a security guard, or a police officer
It is time for class but you feel like you still have a lot of energy. What can you say?
Can I have some extra time outside to get my energy out?
A friend keeps pressuring you to play a game at recess that you don’t like. What could you say to stick to your choice?
I don’t want to play that game today. Let’s do something else, or I’ll find another activity.