Choosing a coping strategy for the school day: practice sheet

Write, draw, or say your answer. You may pass.

An example

Casey has a noisy lunch period, a long afternoon assignment, and a late bus. One reset idea will not fit every setting. Casey needs options that follow school expectations and do not require special supplies.

Which coping choice fits this setting?

One possible response: In a noisy lunch space, ask about an available quieter place. During class, a brief stretch or help request may fit.

1. A long class task feels hard to begin. The student can stay seated and ask a question.

Which coping choice fits this setting?

2. The bus is late and the student does not know the updated plan.

Which coping choice fits this setting?

One sentence to keep

Choose one story above. Write the first thing the person could say or do.