Asking for Help
Say this if you don't understand your work
Can you help me?
If you feel sad, what can you say?
"I feel sad"
You can say this when you want something different:
"I choose___"
If you are tired, what might you need?
Rest or a break
You don't understand directions
Ask for help
Yes or No: Should you stay quiet if you need help?
No
True or False: It's okay to talk about your feelings
True
Yes or No: Can you ask for a different activity?
Yes
If it's too loud, what can you do?
Ask for quiet, ask for headphones, move
Someone takes your turn
Fill in the blank: "I need___"
Help/Assistance/Support
Which is better?
Yelling
Using your words
Using your words
Which is a good idea:
Grabbing something from someone without asking
Asking politely
Asking politely
True or False: Your needs are important
True
You feel overwhelmed
Ask for a break
What is a kind way to get a teacher's attention?
Raise hand/say "Excuse me"
Finish the sentence: "I feel___when_____"
"I feel_(any emotion)____when___(say what happened to make you feel that emotion)"
"No thank you" or "I don't like that"
Name one thing that helps you feel calm
Deep breaths, quiet space, fidgets
You need help, but feel shy
Raise hand/ask quietly/use a visual card
You are confused and the teacher is busy. What can you do?
Raise your hand and wait
Ask another adult
You feel really angry but don't want to hurt anyone. What can you say?
"I feel angry. I need help."
"I need a break."
You don't want to play a game your classmates chose. What is a good way to respond?
"No thank you."
"Can I choose something else?"
Your body feels wiggly and it's hard to sit still. What do you need?
A movement break, stretch, a fidget
Someone is being too loud and it's bothering you. What can you do?
Ask them to use a quiet voice
Move to a quieter space
Ask an adult for help