Know the steps
What should you ask yourself before asking an adult for help?
Can I do it alone?
You are standing in the lunchline with your class. You want to ask a friend if he will come to your birthday party on Saturday.
yes
You can't remember what page the class is on. What could you ask?
What page are we on, please?
You shout out a question while your teacher is talking. Is this a good way to ask?
No. Raise your hand and wait your turn.
Show us how to raise your hand and wait to be called on.
Student raises a hand and waits quietly.
What should you do if you need to ask your teacher a question during a lesson?
Raise your hand.
You don't understand the instructions and cannot start your work. Ask now or later?
Ask now by raising your hand and waiting.
You finished your work but don't know where to put it. What could you ask?
Where should I put my finished work?
You say, 'Excuse me, could you please help me?' Is this a good way to ask?
Yes. It is calm and polite.
Pretend you want a snack while your parent is making supper.
Could I please have a snack?
What should you do after raising your hand?
Wait quietly to be called on.
You want to tell your teacher about your new toy while they're helping someone. Ask now or later?
Later, when the teacher is available.
You want to invite a friend over to play. What could you ask your parent?
Can my friend come over to play, please?
You keep saying your parent's name while they are talking on the phone. What could you do differently?
Wait patiently until the phone call is finished, unless it is urgent.
Pretend you don't know what to do next in class. Show us the 5 steps.
Think first, is it a good time, raise your hand, wait, and ask politely what to do next.
How should you use your voice when asking a question?
Use a calm, polite voice.
You feel sick while your teacher is talking. Ask now or later?
Now. Tell your teacher because it is important.
Your sibling is playing with a toy you want. What could you ask?
Can I have a turn when you're finished, please?
You can't find your favourite toy, so you look for it before asking for help. Is that a good choice?
Yes. You tried to solve the problem independently first.
Your parent is talking to another adult, and you want to go outside. Act out what you should do.
Wait for a pause, then politely ask if you can go outside.
Name all 5 steps for asking a question.
1 Can I figure this out on my own?
2. Choose a good time
3. Raise your hand
4. Wait quietly to be called on
5. Ask your question
Your teacher is explaining a math problem, but you don't understand. What should you do?
Raise your hand, wait to be called on, and politely ask for another explanation.
You want to join a group of students playing a game. What could you ask?
Can I play with you?
Your parent says no to more screen time, and you keep asking the same question. What should you do instead?
Accept the answer calmly.
You need help with homework, but your parent is busy. Show us what you could do.
Try what you can by yourself, wait for a good moment, and politely ask for help.