My Body/My Needs
You feel thirsty. What can you do or say?
"Can I get some water, please?"
You cannot open your lunch box or bag. What should you say?
Can you help me open this, please?"
Someone is standing too close to you and touching your shoulder. What can you say?
"Please step back" or "I need space."
It is break time. You can choose to listen to music or draw. Who picks what you do?
You pick!
True or False: It is okay to walk out of the classroom or job site without asking an adult first.
False! Always ask an adult before leaving the area.
Your stomach hurts and you feel sick. Who should you tell?
Tell a teacher, staff member, or nurse.
You dropped your container and spilled your food. What should you do?
A) Run away and hide
B) Tell an adult and ask for paper towels to clean it up
B) Tell an adult and ask for help cleaning it up.
A classmate takes your marker without asking. What can you say?
"Please ask first." "I was using that"
Your teacher asks if you want to work on a puzzle or draw a picture. How do you show what you want?
Point to the item, use a picture card, or say "I want the puzzle" / "I want to draw."
What should you do with your food trash or empty cup when you finish eating?
A) Leave it on the table or floor
B) Throw it away in the trash can
B) Throw it away in the trash can.
The room is too noisy and your head hurts. What can you ask for?
A) Headphones or a quiet break
You are doing a cooking task and you don't know what step comes next. What can you say?
"What do I do next?" or "Can you show me?"
Someone is playing music very loud next to you and it bugs you. What can you say?
"Please turn that down" or ask an adult to help.
You are feeling mad. Which choice helps you calm down?
A) Taking 3 big deep breaths
B) Yelling at your neighbor
A) Taking 3 big deep breaths.
You just finished your job or worksheet. What should you ask your teacher or boss?
I am finished! What should I do next?"
You are tired and your brain feels full. What is a good way to ask for a break?
"I need a break, please"
You need to use the restroom during work time. What do you do?
Ask "May I go to the bathroom?"
True or False: If a classmate asks you to hug them and you don't want to, you can say "No thanks."
True! You do not have to hug anyone if you don't want to.
True or False: You are allowed to pick which jacket or shirt you want to wear to school.
True!
Where should your phone stay during work or lesson time?
In your pocket, backpack, or locker
You are cold in class. What can you ask for or do?
Put on a jacket/sweatshirt or ask "Can I put my jacket on?"
The teacher gives you a paper that is too hard to read. Should you tear it up, or ask "Can you help me read this?"
Ask "Can you help me read this?"
What can you do with your hands or body if you want someone to move back?
Put your hand out in front of you (like a stop sign)
You don't like apple juice, but someone gives you an apple juice box. What can you say politely?
"No thank you"
Your boss or teacher is giving directions to the group. What should your eyes and ears be doing?
A) Looking at your phone and talking to friends
B) Looking at the teacher and listening quietly
B) Looking at the teacher and listening quietly