Sam is working on a science task about gravity. He has lots of great ideas in his head and is thinking about how to type his answer. His EA keeps telling him "hurry up" because recess is about to start.
I need more time.
Carmen is sitting on the mat listening to news. She starts to feel uncomfortable sitting in a crossed leg position.
Can I sit in a different way? or I need to move.
Liam had a terrible sleep last night. He is feeling tired and can't focus on the worksheet he has bee given.
I'm feeling sleepy/tired and finding it hard to focus.
Joe is feeling sad about an argument he had with his mum that morning. He would like to talk to his EA about it, but he doesn't want the other kids to hear.
I'm feeling sad/worried and want to talk in private. Don't want everyone to hear.
Leah is sitting at her desk listening to the teacher explain the next class activity. Her hands and body are feeling fidgety and she can't focus on what the teacher is saying.
I need to move, I need my fidgets, I need a break.
Its Monday and Jamie's brain is feeling slow and tired today. He is trying to talk with a friend but finding it hard to keep up with the conversation.
My brain feels extra slow today.
Lachy doesn't understand the Maths task the teacher gave him. It makes no sense!
Confused - I don't get it. Need some help.
Eddie's brain feels overloaded and he needs a break outside.
I need a break.
Gemma is playing netball at recess with some other girls from her class when they start telling her she can't play very well and is off the team. She starts to feel a combination of anger, upset and worried. She needs help from an adult.
I need an adult to take me somewhere safe.
Chris was finding the lights in the classroom too bright. They were hurting his head.
My body doesn't feel good. Can we turn some on the lights off or down?
The teacher gave Amy a long story to read. Amy is dyslexic and finds reading tiring. She would rather listen to the story.
Can I learn this in a different way (audiobook, text to speech on my iPad/laptop)?
Sarah is working on her English task but her EA keeps telling her what to do next and asking if she is okay. Sarah doesn't need any help at this time.
I don't need any help.