Safety
You are walking with a group, and everyone starts crossing the street even though the crosswalk signal hasn’t changed yet.
What is the safest thing to do?
A. Follow the group so you don’t get left behind
B. Wait until the signal changes, even if you are alone
C. Walk halfway and then decide
Wait until the signal changes.
Reason:
Following others isn’t always safe
You think you know the answer, but you’re not sure how to explain it.
Which is the best thing you could say?
A. “I don’t know”
B. “I think I know, but I’m not sure how to explain it.”
C. Stay quiet
“I think I know, but I’m not sure how to explain it.”
Reason:
This communicates that you have an idea and need support expressing it.
Someone asks you to be the leader on something when you weren’t expecting to.
How do you think you might feel?
Examples:
You are working on something and notice yourself getting more and more frustrated.
Which strategy could help you in that moment?
A. Keep going without stopping
B. Pause and take a slow breath before continuing
C. Push the materials away
Pause and take a slow breath.
Reason:
Taking a breath helps calm your body so you can continue more calmly
A peer tells you that a teacher said it’s okay to do something that normally isn’t allowed, but you didn’t hear the teacher say it.
What is the safest choice?
A. Do it since they said the teacher allowed it
B. Check with the teacher or wait for confirmation
C. Do it quickly before anyone notices
Check with the teacher.
Reason:
It’s safer to confirm instructions with the teacher
You are thinking about your answer, but someone starts talking before you’re ready.
Which is the best thing you could say?
A. Let them talk and give up your answer
B. “Wait, I wasn’t done thinking yet.”
C. Say “Never mind”
“Hold on, I’m still thinking.”
Reason:
This lets the person know you’re working on it and need more time
Someone gives you feedback on something you did and suggests ways to improve.
How do you think you might feel?
Examples:
You feel yourself getting upset during a conversation.
Which strategy could help you stay in control?
A. Say what you feel immediately
B. Clench your hands tightly
C. Relax your body and slow your breathing before responding
Relax your body and slow your breathing.
Reason:
Relaxing your body helps reduce the intensity of anger.
You are in a place you’ve been many times, but today there is construction and new equipment around.
What should you do?
A. Pay closer attention to the new environment
B. Act the same as usual since you know the place
C. Ignore the changes and continue normally
Pay closer attention to the new environment
Reason:
A construction zone can be unsafe even if you know the area.
You understand the question, but you don’t know much about the topic.
Question:
Which is the best thing you could say?
Options:
A. “I don’t know anything about that yet.”
B. Say nothing
C. Guess an answer quickly
“I don’t know anything about that yet.”
Reason:
This is honest and lets the person know you may need more information or support.
You are asked to make a decision, and no one is available to help you.
How do you think you might feel?
Examples:
You notice your mind is racing and it’s hard to focus.
Which strategy could help you feel more grounded?
A. Ignore how you feel
B. Look around and name a few things you can see ✅
C. Keep doing the task quickly
Name things you can see.
Reason:
This grounding strategy brings your attention back to the moment
Someone drops something in a parking lot and asks you to quickly grab it while cars are nearby.
What is the safest response?
A. Help immediately so you are being nice
B. Run quickly to grab it
C. Wait until it is safe or ask them to move to a safer area before helping
Wait until it is safe.
Reason:
Helping others is important, but not if it's unsafe
Someone is explaining something, and you lose track of what they are saying.
Which is the best thing you could say?
A. Nod and pretend you understand
B. “Wait, I got lost—can you go back a little?”
C. Stay quiet
“Wait, I got lost—can you go back a little?”
Reason:
This helps you get back on track so you can understand the conversation.
You are waiting for something important, and it’s taking much longer than you thought it would.
How do you think you might feel?
Examples:
You make a mistake and start to feel sad.
Question:
Which strategy could help you feel better?
A. Tell yourself, “It’s okay to make mistakes. I can try again.”
B. Stop trying completely
C. Ignore everyone around you
Tell yourself, “It’s okay to make mistakes. I can try again.”
Reason:
Kind self-talk helps your brain feel safer and makes it easier to keep going.
You are in a hurry and receive an important message on your phone while walking through a busy area.
What should you do?
A. Keep walking and read the message at the same time
B. Stop in a safe place before checking your phone
C. Walk faster while reading
Stop in a safe place.
Reason:
Not paying attention in busy environments can cause accidents
You are asked a question and you don’t know how to start your answer.
Which is the best thing you could say?
A. “Can you give me an example?”
B. “I don’t know”
C. Look away and wait
“Can you give me an example?”
Reason:
This gives you support so you can better understand how to answer.
You are about to try something again that was difficult for you in the past.
How do you think you might feel?
Examples:
Question:
Which strategy could help you stay in control?
Options:
A. React immediately and say what you feel
B. Take a brief pause before responding so you can think clearly
C. Walk away without thinking
Take a brief pause before responding.
Reason:
Pausing helps you make a controlled choice instead of reacting impulsively.