Self-Advocacy
You didn’t hear the teacher’s directions the first time.
What could you say?
"Can you repeat that please?"
A classmate accidentally bumps into you in the hallway. What's the BEST first reaction?
Stay calm and move on/ say "It's okay"
You forgot your homework at home. What should you do first?
Tell the teacher honestly.
Your friend keeps talking while you're trying to work. What could you say respectfully?
Can we talk later so I can focus?
You can't remember your locker combination. What should you do?
Ask staff/ teacher for help.
You are confused about homework instructions. What should you do?
Ask the teacher for clarification/help.
Someone cuts in front of you in line. What could you say respectfully?
"I think I was next."
You feel overwhelmed by assignments. Who can help you at school?
Teacher, counselor, trusted adult
Your friend interrupts you often during conversations. What's a respectful way to handle it?
"Can I finish what I was saying?"
You walk into the wrong classroom by accident. What should you do?
Leave and find the correct room.
You need extra time to answer in class. What's an appropriate way to communicate that?
"I need more time please" or "I'm thinking on it"
Your group disagrees with your idea. What’s a respectful response?
Listen to others, explain your idea calmly, and come to a compromise.
Your teacher talks very fast during notes. What's an appropriate solution?
Ask to slow down/ repeat what was said. Or ask a friend to barrow notes.
Your friend wants you to break a school rule with them. What should you do?
Say no and make a safe choice.
Your laptop stops working during class. What's the best response?
Tell the teacher immediately.
A classmate keeps interrupting you during a group project. What could you say respectfully?
"Can I finish my idea first?"
Someone spreads a rumor about you that isn't true. What should you do?
Stay calm, talk to a trusted adult, avoid spreading drama.
You disagree with a grade you received. What's the BEST way to handle it?
Speak respectfully and ask questions calmly.
A friend copies everything you do, and it starts bothering you. What could you do?
Talk calmly and honestly about your feelings.
Two friends are arguing and want you to pick sides. What's a mature way to respond?
Stay neutral and avoid drama.
You're nervous to ask for help because others might hear or you're afraid they might laugh at you. What's another solution?
You get angry during disagreement and feel like yelling. What's a better strategy before responding?
A teacher asks, “Do you understand?” but you actually don’t. What should you say?
"Can you explain it another way?"
You need to introduce yourself to a new group. What are 2 good conversation starters?
"What classes do you have"/ "What do you like to do?"
You're feeling stressed and overwhelmed during the school day. What are 2 healthy coping strategies?
Ask for help/ short break, positive self-talk, organization strategies.