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You wanted to eat pizza for dinner tonight, but Mom made spaghetti. What are two solutions to this problem?
A) Eat the spaghetti. B) Ask if you can have pizza another night this week.
You want your favorite cereal for breakfast, but there isn't any left. What are two solutions?
A) Choose another cereal. B) Eat something else you like for breakfast.
You are in the middle of a game when Mom says it is time to turn off the tablet. What are two solutions?
A) Turn it off and choose another activity. B) Ask if you can finish the level and then turn it off.
You planned to sit in your favorite spot on the couch, but your cousin is sitting there. What are two solutions?
A) Sit somewhere else. B) Ask your cousin if you can have the spot after they are finished.
Your family planned to go to the park, but it starts raining. What are two solutions?
A) Play an indoor game instead. B) Ask to go to the park another day.
You want to keep playing, but your parent says it is time to clean up your toys. What are two solutions?
A) Clean up and then choose another activity. B) Ask if you can finish one small part of your game before cleaning up.
You want to watch your favorite movie, but your family chooses a different movie. What are two solutions?
A) Watch the family movie. B) Ask to watch your movie another time.
You want to do an activity in therapy, but your SLP chooses a different task. What are two solutions?
A) Try the new activity, B) Ask to do the activity you want after completing the first activity
You were planning to read two books before bed, but you are running late. What are two solutions?
A) Read one book tonight and save the other for tomorrow. B) Ask someone to read a shorter book with you.
Your teacher said the class would go outside, but then says everyone needs to stay inside because of the weather. What are two solutions?
A) Participate in the indoor activity. B) Ask what you can do inside that is similar to playing outside
You were waiting to be the next person in line, but another student gets in front of you. What are two solutions?
A) Stay in line and wait for your turn. B) Politely tell the student that you were waiting there.
You wanted to play soccer at recess, but there aren't enough kids to make teams. What are two solutions?
A) Play a different game. B) Play a smaller version of soccer with the kids who are there.
You want to use a classroom item, but your teacher says you need to wait. What are two solutions?
A) Wait and do something else while you wait. B) Ask when you will be able to use it.
You want to play tag, but your friend wants to play hide-and-seek. What are two solutions?
A) Play hide-and-seek this time. B) Take turns choosing the game.
You have an idea for a game, but your friends don't want to play it. What are two solutions?
A) Try the game they suggest. B) Combine your ideas to create a new game.
