You notice a swing at the park is broken and could hurt someone. What could you do to help fix the problem?
Tell a trusted adult or park staff member about it.
You see a lot of trash at the park near your house. What could you do to solve this problem?
You can bring gloves, a trash bag, and your parent to help clean up.
At the park, some kids start a game and don’t invite you. What can you do?
You can try saying, “Can I join?” If they say no, it’s okay to play nearby or ask someone else to play.
You notice a child at the library looking really sad and sitting alone. What are kind ways to help or support them?
Try asking, “Are you okay?” or just sitting near them to show you care. Sometimes just being kind makes a big difference.
Your screen freezes right in the middle of speech. What can you do?
Stay calm and tell your parent you need help.
You want to show your parent something, but they’re on the phone. What can you do?
Wait until they are off the phone. If it is taking a while, write it down so you don't forget.
You're trying to do a quiet activity, but there’s noise outside your room. What can you do to stay focused?
Try headphones, moving to a quieter room, or asking politely if people can be a little quieter.
You're trying to answer a question or share an idea, but someone keeps interrupting or talking over you. What could you say?
You can say, “Excuse me, I was still talking,” or raise your hand again.
You said something that made someone sad, and you didn’t mean to. What could you say?
Say, “I’m really sorry. I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings.”
You messaged someone to talk or play online, but they didn’t answer or left you on “read.” How does that make you feel?
It doesn’t always mean they’re mad. People can be busy. You can wait and check in later, or do something fun on your own for now.
A kid says your favorite show, game, or hobby is “weird”. What could you say?
Say, “It’s okay if you don’t like it. I think it’s really fun!”
You’re playing a game with other kids, and one of them keeps changing the rules so they can win. What could you say?
You can say, “I don’t think that’s fair. Can we all agree on the rules before we keep playing?”
You and another kid disagree about how to play something or what the rules are. What could you say?
Try saying, “Let’s look it up or make a rule together we both agree on.”
You tell a joke or try to be funny, but no one laughs. Someone says, “That wasn’t funny.” What could you say?
It’s okay! Say, “Guess that one didn’t land!” and laugh with them. Everyone tries jokes that don’t work sometimes. Just keep being yourself!
You’re doing a group activity or project, and one person keeps ignoring your ideas or not listening to you. What could you say?
Say calmly, “I’d like to share my idea too.” If it keeps happening, talk to an adult helping with the activity to make sure everyone gets a turn.
