Problem: You have an argument with a friend.
Stop talking to them forever.
Use “I” statements to explain your feelings and listen to th
Bring other friends into the argument.
You couldn’t finish a major assignment because of a family issue.
Explain the situation honestly and request an extension respectfully.
Problem: A friend made a joke that hurt your feelings.
Tell them calmly how the comment made you feel.
Get revenge by making a mean joke back.
Ignore the friend completely.
You disagree with a project grade.
Ask the teacher to review the rubric and explain how you can improve.
A group member dominates discussions.
Speak up with, “I have an idea to share,” and suggest turn-taking; involve the teacher if needed.
Two teammates keep arguing during a group project.
Suggest dividing tasks or finding a compromise, and ask the teacher for help if the arguing stops progress.
Problem: You feel nervous about presenting in front of the class.
Skip class that day.
Read from the slides with your head down.
Practice your presentation ahead of time and use note cards.
Someone keeps taking your seat in the cafeteria.
Start a loud argument.
Tell them kindly that you usually sit there and ask if you c
Take their seat next time on purpose.
A teammate corrects you in a harsh tone.
Tell them privately that you appreciate the help but prefer a calmer way of giving feedback.
Friends want to do something you’re not comfortable with.
Say no clearly and offer an alternative activity.
Problem: You need help in class but feel embarrassed to ask.
Sit quietly and hope no one notices.
Guess your way through everything.
Ask privately after class or email your teacher.
You overhear two classmates talking negatively about your close friend, and your friend doesn’t know.
Calmly tell them the comments weren’t kind and encourage them to talk to your friend directly. Check in with your friend privately.
Problem: You’re overwhelmed with too much homework.
Panic and scroll TikTok.
Stay up until 3 a.m.
Make a to-do list and break it into smaller chunks.
You accidentally offended someone while joking.
Apologize sincerely and acknowledge their feelings.
You feel overwhelmed with school and responsibilities.
Break tasks into smaller steps and talk to an adult about adjusting your workload.
Your best friend seems distant or annoyed.
Ask if something has changed and listen calmly to their perspective.
Problem: You forgot your locker combination.
Borrow other people’s supplies for the rest of the year.
Ask the office or custodian for help.
Keep spinning the dial until it somehow opens.
Problem: Someone in your group keeps interrupting you.
Say politely, “I’d like a turn to share my ideas.”
Interrupt them back.
Stop participating altogether.
A student’s sarcastic comments feel unclear or hurtful.
Ask privately whether they’re joking and let them know the comments feel confusing or harsh.
Problem: You’re distracted by your phone during homework.
Put your phone in another room or use “Do Not Disturb.”
Check notifications every 30 seconds.
Do homework while watching YouTube shorts.
A misunderstanding over text caused tension.
Ask to talk in person and explain that the messages came across differently than you intended.
You studied but did poorly on a test.
Review your mistakes and ask the teacher how to improve your study strategies.
A classmate is repeatedly excluded from groups.
Invite them into your group and bring the issue to the teacher if it continues.
You procrastinated on a long assignment.
Break it into steps, start with a short timer, and focus on the most important parts first.
You want to join a new club but feel nervous.
Attend one meeting, introduce yourself to one person, or bring a friend for support.
You have a group project, but one group member isn’t doing anything.
Tell the teacher immediately without trying to solve it firs
Do all the work yourself.
Talk to the person kindly and divide tasks clearly.
You feel your teacher doesn’t notice your effort.
Explain that you’re trying hard and ask for feedback or strategies.
Your friend laughs off teasing but seems hurt.
Check in privately and offer to help them speak up or get support.
You want to participate more but feel anxious.
Plan one small comment, volunteer early, and build confidence gradually.
Problem: You don’t understand the math lesson.
Copy a friend’s work.
Ask the teacher for help or stay for extra help.
Give up and stop trying.
Problem: You missed school due to illness and now feel behind.
Copy someone’s work.
Pretend the assignments don’t exist.
Check Google Classroom and email teachers for missed work.
A rumor about you spreads online.
Stay calm, tell a trusted adult, and correct misinformation without escalating.